TriPeaks Solitaire (Three Peaks) – Play Free Online

Clear three peaks of cards by playing cards one rank higher or lower than the waste card. Ace and King wrap around. Build long runs, use the stock wisely, and undo whenever you like.

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Tap or click an uncovered card one rank above or below the waste card (A and K wrap). Tap the stock when you are stuck. Keyboard: Tab to a card and press Enter.

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How to Play TriPeaks Solitaire

Last reviewed on 2026-10-03

TriPeaks uses one 52-card deck. Twenty-eight cards form three overlapping peaks in four rows (3, 6, 9 and 10 cards); only the ten cards of the bottom row start face up. One card from the remaining 24 is turned up to start the waste pile, and the other 23 form the stock.

Rules

  1. Play up or down. Tap an uncovered face-up peak card that is exactly one rank higher or lower than the top waste card, in any suit. It becomes the new waste card.
  2. Wrap-around: Ace and King are next to each other, so a K can follow an A and vice versa.
  3. Uncover cards. A peak card turns face up when both cards overlapping it are gone.
  4. Stuck? Use the stock. Tap the stock to turn a new waste card. You go through the stock only once, and turning a card ends your current run.
  5. Win by clearing all three peaks (all 28 cards).

TriPeaks Strategy

  1. Look for the longest chain. Before playing, trace possible sequences (for example 7–8–9–8–7). Pick the order that plays the most cards.
  2. Prefer cards that uncover face-down cards. If two cards both fit, play the one that turns over a new card; more face-up cards means more options for the next play.
  3. Keep the peaks even. Each peak’s top card is the hardest to reach. Opening all three peaks steadily avoids ending with one tall, blocked peak.
  4. Hold on to flexible cards. When you can choose, keep a card on the table that connects to many others (a middle rank with several neighbours visible) for later.
  5. Turn the stock only when necessary. Every stock card is precious because there is no second pass.

History

TriPeaks is a modern solitaire game, credited to Robert Hogue in 1989. It borrows the “one higher or lower” play from the older game Golf and adds the three-peak layout. Its quick, satisfying chains made it a favourite in computer and mobile solitaire collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TriPeaks the same as Three Peaks Solitaire?

Yes. TriPeaks, Tri-Peaks, Tri Peaks and Three Peaks are names for the same game: three overlapping pyramids of cards that you clear by playing cards one higher or one lower than the waste card.

Can I play a King on an Ace in TriPeaks?

Yes. In this version ranks wrap around, so a King can go on an Ace and an Ace on a King (as well as on a 2 or a Queen respectively). Some versions do not allow wrapping, which makes the game harder.

How many times can I go through the stock?

Once. When the stock is empty and no peak card can be played on the waste, the game is over.

What is the run counter?

The run counter shows how many peak cards you have played in a row without turning a stock card. Long runs are the key to TriPeaks: the longer your chains, the fewer stock cards you need.

Is every TriPeaks deal winnable?

No. Some deals cannot be cleared because the cards you need arrive too late in the stock. Good choices about which card to play next win many more games than playing the first card you see.

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