Play TriPeaks Solitaire for free
TriPeaks is a quick, cheerful patience game for one player. Clear three peaks of cards by playing them one higher or one lower onto the pile. Here on Kitchen Table Cards you can play it free in your browser with large cards, unlimited Undo and hints. There is nothing to download and you do not need an account.
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How to play TriPeaks Solitaire
Twenty-eight cards are dealt in three overlapping peaks, like three mountains side by side. Only the bottom row of ten cards is face up. The other 24 cards form the stock, and one of them is turned up to start the pile (also called the waste pile).
Play a face-up card from the peaks onto the pile if it is one higher or one lower than the pile’s top card. The suit does not matter. If the pile shows an 8, you can play a 7 or a 9; then on that card, the next one up or down, and so on. When you can’t play any card, turn over the next card from the stock. Clear all three peaks to win.
TriPeaks rules at a glance
- One up or one down: a card goes on the pile if it is one higher or one lower, in any suit.
- Round the corner: a King and an Ace count as next to each other (you can switch this off under Settings).
- Uncovered cards only: you can only play a card with nothing lying on it. A face-down card turns over when both cards on it are gone.
- The stock: turn over one card at a time. You go through it only once.
- Winning: clear every card from the three peaks.
How to play on this site
| Click or tap a card | It goes on the pile if it fits. If it doesn’t, the game tells you which numbers would. |
|---|---|
| Drag a card | Drop it on the pile below the peaks. |
| Stock | Click it to turn over the next card. The number left is shown at the top. |
| Run | How many cards you have played in a row since you last turned a card from the stock. |
| Undo | Takes back your last move. You can undo as many times as you like. |
| Hint | Looks ahead and suggests the card that lets you play the most cards after it. |
| Restart | Deals the exact same cards again. |
Tips for winning at TriPeaks
- Look before you play. If two cards fit, pick the one that lets the next card follow, so your run keeps going.
- Turn over face-down cards. Every hidden card you uncover gives you more choices later. Cards high up in the peaks are the hardest to reach.
- Don’t rush to the stock. Only turn a new card when nothing on the peaks fits; each stock card is precious.
- Think up and down. A run can go 5, 6, 5, 4: you don’t have to keep going the same way.
- Use Undo to explore. There is no penalty, so try a line of play and take it back if it leaves you stuck.
If you enjoy TriPeaks, try Pyramid Solitaire, where cards are paired to make 13, or classic Solitaire.
TriPeaks Solitaire questions and answers
Is this TriPeaks Solitaire game free?
Yes. TriPeaks Solitaire on Kitchen Table Cards is completely free. There is no download, no sign-up and nothing to buy.
How do you play TriPeaks?
Play cards from the three peaks onto the pile below them. A card can go on the pile if it is one higher or one lower than the top card, in any suit: a 7 or a 9 on an 8. When nothing fits, turn over the next card from the stock. Clear all three peaks to win.
Does the suit matter in TriPeaks?
No. Only the number counts. The 6 of Hearts can go on the 7 of Spades, the 7 of Hearts or any other 7.
Can you play a King on an Ace in TriPeaks?
Usually yes: in most versions, including this one, the cards go "round the corner", so a King can go on an Ace and an Ace on a King. If you prefer the stricter rule, you can switch it off under Settings.
Can you go through the stock more than once?
No. In TriPeaks the stock is turned over once, one card at a time. Once it is used up, the game is over if nothing else fits.
What is a run in TriPeaks?
A run is how many peak cards you play in a row without turning over a card from the stock. Long runs are the key to winning, and this game keeps track of your longest one.
Can every game of TriPeaks be won?
No, but many can. With careful play, and the odd look at Undo, you will win a good share of games. Restart lets you try the same cards again.
Is TriPeaks the same as Golf Solitaire?
They are close cousins. Both are about playing cards one higher or one lower onto a pile. In Golf the cards are laid out in seven columns; in TriPeaks they form three overlapping peaks, with face-down cards that turn over as you uncover them.
Does the game save my progress?
Yes. Your current game is saved automatically on your device. If you close the page and come back later, you can carry on where you left off.
Can I play TriPeaks on a tablet or phone?
Yes. Tap a card to play it, or drag it onto the pile. Turning your phone sideways gives you bigger cards.
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