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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play TriPeaks Solitaire

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TriPeaks Solitaire: learn through an example

Begin with the objective. Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take an exposed card one rank above or below the waste top. Ace and king connect in this edition. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Three-peak covered layout with a single-pass draw stock. Free solo play, no wagering.

Try a more deliberate round

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Tap exposed cards that satisfy the removal rule shown above. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What counts as success

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.

How to proceed

  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.

Keyboard and screen controls

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

An example to follow

Waste 7 accepts exposed 6 or 8. Use another round to revisit a decision.

A mistake to avoid

Use the rule sheet as a reference. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Clarifying the way this game works

What is the aim?

Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which format is available?

Three-peak covered layout with a single-pass draw stock. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

Can you give an example?

Waste 7 accepts exposed 6 or 8. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Remove all three peaks from the tableau. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which version is played here?

Three-peak covered layout with a single-pass draw stock. Free solo play, no wagering. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Remove all three peaks from the tableau. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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