About TriPeaks Solitaire
TriPeaks is a fast, cheerful solitaire game where the goal is to clear three pyramids of cards. It is a favorite in many popular solitaire apps because each round takes only a couple of minutes.
Every game has three deals, and your score carries across all of them.
TriPeaks Solitaire at a glance
| Genre | Card game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Tap |
| Typical game length | 5 to 10 minutes for 3 deals |
| Lives | None |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play TriPeaks Solitaire
- Tap a free card. It must be one higher or one lower than the pile card, in any suit.
- Kings and Aces connect. A King goes on an Ace and an Ace on a King.
- Build a streak. Each card in a row scores more.
- Tap the deck when stuck. It turns a new pile card but ends your streak.
Rules
- A card is free when no card overlaps it from below.
- The round ends when the peaks are cleared or no moves are left.
Levels and difficulty
Three deals per game.
Scoring
Each card scores 10 times your current streak, peak cards give a bonus, and clearing all peaks earns a bonus plus points for each card left in the deck. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for TriPeaks Solitaire
- Look for the longest possible chain before tapping.
- Prefer cards that uncover others.
- Use the deck only when you have no move.
History of the game
TriPeaks was devised by Robert Hogue in 1989 and became widely known through the Microsoft Entertainment Pack.
How we built and tested TriPeaks Solitaire
We verified the peak layout so that each card is freed exactly when both cards covering it are cleared.
Frequently asked questions
Do suits matter?
No, only the rank matters.
How many deals are there?
Three per game.