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Download on Google Play- Deal 18 cards in three overlapping 4-row pyramids.
- Bottom 10 cards face-up, upper 8 face-down.
- Remaining cards form the stock.
- Remove any exposed card that is one rank higher or lower than the waste pile top.
- Kings and Aces wrap around (King to Ace or Ace to King).
- Chain multiple plays in sequence for bonus points.
- Draw from the stock when no plays are available.
- Win by clearing all three peaks.
- Longer unbroken chains score more points.
- Win rate is about 90% with optimal play.
Rules
TriPeaks is an addictive solitaire game where three overlapping pyramids must be cleared by playing cards one rank higher or lower than the current top card. Its streak-based scoring and fast gameplay make it ideal for quick sessions.
Objective
Clear all three peaks by removing cards that are one rank higher or lower than the current waste pile card.
Setup
- Players: 1 player.
- Deck: Standard 52-card deck.
- Peaks: Deal 18 cards in three 4-row pyramids, overlapping at the base. Bottom 10 cards face-up, upper 8 face-down.
- Tableau: 10 face-up cards in the bottom row across all three peaks.
- Stock: Remaining 24 cards plus 10 base cards.
Gameplay
- Playing Cards: Remove any exposed card that is exactly one rank higher or lower than the top of the waste pile. Suit does not matter.
- Wrapping: Kings and Aces connect (King→Ace or Ace→King).
- Chains: Keep playing as long as you can chain cards in sequence.
- Drawing: When stuck, draw from the stock to the waste pile and try again.
- Exposing Cards: When lower cards are removed, face-down cards above them become exposed and flipped face-up.
Tips and Strategies
- Build long chains for maximum points — momentum is key.
- Plan which peak to attack first based on which has the most accessible sequences.
- Save stock cards for when you truly cannot continue from the peaks.
Tips & Strategy
Long unbroken chains are the key to high scores. Sometimes it is better to break a chain to reposition for an even longer one.
Sometimes deliberately ending a short chain to set up a much longer one from a different peak is the optimal play.
Trivia & Fun Facts
TriPeaks has an estimated win rate of about 90% with optimal play, making it one of the more forgiving solitaire games.
In TriPeaks, do Kings and Aces connect (wrap around)?
History & Culture
TriPeaks was invented by Robert Hogue in 1989 and became widely known through its inclusion in Microsoft Solitaire Collection.
TriPeaks has become one of the most popular mobile card games, with millions of daily players across various app implementations.
Variations & House Rules
Some versions add wild cards or bonus rounds. Speed TriPeaks adds a timer for competitive scoring.
For a harder challenge, deal all cards face-down and only reveal them as they become exposed.
