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TriPeaks Solitaire: learn through an example

Try a more deliberate round

Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What the game asks you to do

Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. A clear plan starts with the current position.

Start here and follow along

  1. Take an exposed card one rank above or below the waste top. Ace and king connect in this edition.
  2. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above.
  3. Draw when useful.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Using the playing area

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Begin with the objective.

Follow the example

Waste 7 accepts exposed 6 or 8. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

A common point of confusion

A clear plan starts with the current position. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Questions about this game

What is the aim?

Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

How do I use the controls?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. A clear plan starts with the current position. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which format is available?

Three-peak covered layout with a single-pass draw stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

Waste 7 accepts exposed 6 or 8. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

Three-peak covered layout with a single-pass draw stock. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What completes a round?

Remove all three peaks from the tableau. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.