THE PLAYBOOK · HEY172
An introduction to playing TriPeaks Solitaire
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of TriPeaks Solitaire. Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Three-peak covered layout with a single-pass draw stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
Bring this focus to a round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Start here and follow along
- Take an exposed card one rank above or below the waste top. Ace and king connect in this edition.
- Click an exposed card or eligible pair to remove it.
- Draw when useful.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A closer look at one example
Waste 7 accepts exposed 6 or 8. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.
Notice this detail
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Answers about the rules and controls
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of TriPeaks Solitaire?
Remove all three peaks from the tableau.
For this browser game, how do I control TriPeaks Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain TriPeaks Solitaire?
Waste 7 accepts exposed 6 or 8.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in TriPeaks Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
When I return, what format does TriPeaks Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Three-peak covered layout with a single-pass draw stock. Free solo play, no wagering.
For this browser game, which play mode does TriPeaks Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
