About TriPeaks Solitaire
TriPeaks Solitaire lays out 28 cards as three overlapping peaks. Play any uncovered card that is one rank higher or lower than the card on the waste pile, and keep the run going as long as you can, because every card in a run is worth one point more than the last. When nothing fits, turn a card from the stock and start a new run. Clearing the top of a peak earns a bonus, and clearing all three earns more for every card left in the stock.
How to play TriPeaks Solitaire
- Play any face-up card that is one rank higher or lower than the waste card; suits do not matter.
- A card turns face up when both cards covering it are gone. Tap the stock for a new waste card when you are stuck.
- Each card in a run scores one point more than the one before; a stock card starts a new run. Clearing a peak scores a bonus.
- The game ends when the peaks are clear, or when the stock is empty and no card can be played. Most points wins, then the fastest time.
Tips & strategy
- Look before you play: the first card of a run decides which cards come next, so pick the one that keeps the longest run going.
- Uncover the peaks evenly; a card turns over only when both cards on top of it are gone.
- Kings and aces join up on easy and medium days, which often saves a run. On hard days they do not.
- Every card left in the stock when the peaks are clear is worth two points, so do not turn the stock until you must.
TriPeaks Solitaire: questions and answers
How is the score worked out?
The first card of a run scores 1, the next 2, then 3 and so on, so a run of five scores 15. Turning a stock card starts a new run. Each peak top is worth 10 more, and clearing everything adds 25 plus 2 for each card still in the stock.
Can every deal be cleared?
No, and it does not need to be: TriPeaks is scored by points, so every deal is played to the end and the best score wins.
How is TriPeaks ranked?
By the most points, with the faster time breaking ties. Only a member’s first game of the day counts on the leaderboard.
What changes with the difficulty?
Easy days show every card face up, medium days hide the covered cards, and hard days also stop kings and aces from joining up.