No. Only rank: a card plays if it is one higher or one lower than the foundation card, whatever the suit.

Can I go from a king to an ace?

Yes. In TriPeaks the ranks go round the corner, so an ace plays on a king and a king on an ace. (Golf Solitaire, its cousin, does not allow that.)

How does scoring work?

Each card in a run scores one more than the one before it, so long runs are worth far more than short ones. Turning the stock starts a new run. The top card of each peak is worth 15 more, and a win scores 5 for every stock card you did not need.

Can every deal be won?

No, but TriPeaks is one of the friendlier solitaires. A deal that runs out of plays ends on its own, and Play Again deals the next one.

Do I need an account?

No. Type a name and play — no signup, no download, nothing to install. Making an account is optional and only exists to keep your stats, nickname and preferences across devices.

Yes, all of it. Every game on Board Game Universe is free to play, with no premium tier holding anything back.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes. It runs in a mobile browser on phones and tablets as well as on a desktop — there is no app to download.

How do I play with my friends?

Start a table and send your friends the link. They open it, type a name, and sit down. Moves and table chat happen in real time.

Can I play against the computer?

Yes. Add a bot to any table and it plays a proper game — useful for filling a seat while you wait for a fourth.

Play TriPeaks Solitaire Online Free

TriPeaks is the solitaire of long runs: twenty-eight cards in three overlapping peaks, one card on the foundation, and every play a card one rank higher or lower than the last, kings and aces counting as neighbours. Each card turns face up as the cards over it go. Chain a run as long as you can, turn the stock when you run dry, and clear all three peaks to win. Free in your browser, with a clock, a score that rewards long runs, and chat at every table so friends can watch. No download and no account.

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How to play TriPeaks Solitaire

Twenty-eight cards are dealt in three overlapping peaks. Only the ten cards along the bottom start face up; a card turns face up the moment both cards overlapping it are gone. One card starts the foundation and the other twenty-three are the stock.
Play any face-up peak card that is ONE rank higher or ONE rank lower than the foundation card. Suit does not matter. Tap a lit card to play it.
The ranks go round the corner: a king or a two may go on an ace, and an ace or a queen on a king.
Keep the run going: each card played becomes the new foundation card, so 6, 7, 8, 7, 6 is five plays in a row.
When nothing plays, tap the stock to turn its next card onto the foundation. That ends the run and starts a new one from the new card. There is one pass through the stock.
Clear all three peaks to win. Score: each card in a run scores one more than the card before it (a run of five scores 1+2+3+4+5), the top card of each peak scores 15 more, and on a win every stock card left over scores 5.
When the stock is empty and nothing plays, the deal is over. Play Again deals a fresh one on the same seat.

TriPeaks Solitaire strategy

The basics that turn knowing the rules into winning games — what to do first, what to keep, what to avoid.

Long runs are where the points are: before each play, look for the card that keeps the chain going AFTER this one.
When two cards both play, take the one that turns over a face-down card. A new face is a new option; a card that uncovers nothing can wait.
Work the peaks evenly. A face-down card in the second row needs two cards gone from under it, and one stubborn base card can hold a whole peak shut.
Remember the corner: kings and aces are neighbours here, so a king is not the end of a run.
Count the stock. Twenty-three cards is not many; turn one only when no play is left.

TriPeaks Solitaire FAQ

Does suit matter?: No. Only rank: a card plays if it is one higher or one lower than the foundation card, whatever the suit.
Can I go from a king to an ace?: Yes. In TriPeaks the ranks go round the corner, so an ace plays on a king and a king on an ace. (Golf Solitaire, its cousin, does not allow that.)
How does scoring work?: Each card in a run scores one more than the one before it, so long runs are worth far more than short ones. Turning the stock starts a new run. The top card of each peak is worth 15 more, and a win scores 5 for every stock card you did not need.
Can every deal be won?: No, but TriPeaks is one of the friendlier solitaires. A deal that runs out of plays ends on its own, and Play Again deals the next one.
Do I need an account?: No. Type a name and play — no signup, no download, nothing to install. Making an account is optional and only exists to keep your stats, nickname and preferences across devices.
Is it really free?: Yes, all of it. Every game on Board Game Universe is free to play, with no premium tier holding anything back.
Can I play on my phone?: Yes. It runs in a mobile browser on phones and tablets as well as on a desktop — there is no app to download.
How do I play with my friends?: Start a table and send your friends the link. They open it, type a name, and sit down. Moves and table chat happen in real time.
Can I play against the computer?: Yes. Add a bot to any table and it plays a proper game — useful for filling a seat while you wait for a fourth.