Rules
How to play TriPeaks Solitaire
Uncover three overlapping peaks by extending a one-rank-up-or-down waste sequence.
A tableau card is exposed only when both cards covering it have been removed.
Play an exposed card one rank higher or lower than the waste top, regardless of suit.
This version does not wrap between ace and king.
Draw from stock when you choose to end the current run.
How to win
Remove all 28 cards from the three peaks.
Physical deck
Set up the table
Use the steps below to play this rules version with ordinary cards and no screen.
- Deal 28 cards into three overlapping peaks: three peak cards, two cards beneath each peak, a connected middle row, and ten cards across the bottom.
- Only the ten bottom-row cards begin face up.
- Turn one of the remaining 24 cards up as the waste and keep 23 face down as stock.
TriPeaks Solitaire opening deal
These counts summarize the opening table; follow the numbered steps above for exact placement and overlap.
- Stock
- 1 pile23 cards · 0 face up
- Waste
- 1 pile1 card · 1 face up
- Three peaks
- 28 piles28 cards · 10 face up
Strategy
Strategy for TriPeaks Solitaire
Compare both branches before removing a shared blocker.
Save stock cards while a tableau run is available.
Prefer moves that expose two new cards.
Common mistakes
- Treating a visually high card as exposed while it is still covered.
- Drawing too early.
- Assuming king and ace connect.
Sources & variant
The chosen rules, documented
This playable beta uses rules version 1.0.0. The references below support this version; other tables may use different redeal, wrapping, movement, or scoring rules. A saved deal always keeps the rules it began with.