🎯 Game Objective
The goal of Tripeaks Solitaire is to clear all cards from the three pyramid peaks by removing cards that are one rank higher or lower than the foundation card. Score points by creating long sequences and clearing entire rows!
🏗️ Game Setup
The Pyramid
28 cards are dealt face-up in a pyramid formation with 4 rows. Cards in the bottom row are fully exposed, while upper cards are partially covered.
Foundation Pile
One card is placed face-up to start the foundation pile. This is your target card for matching.
Stock Pile
The remaining 23 cards form the face-down stock pile, used when no moves are available in the pyramid.
🎮 How to Play
1. Match Cards
Click on any exposed pyramid card that is one rank higher or lower than the foundation card. Aces can match with Kings or 2s.
2. Card Sequences
Build sequences by continuously matching cards. For example: 5→6→7→6→5→4→3. Longer sequences = higher scores!
3. Use Stock Cards
When stuck, click the stock pile to reveal the next card. This becomes your new foundation card to match against.
4. Expose Hidden Cards
Removing cards from the pyramid exposes the cards beneath them, creating new matching opportunities.
🏆 Scoring System
| Action | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Single Card Match | 5 points | Base score for each card removed |
| Sequence Bonus | 5× length | Bonus points for consecutive matches |
| Peak Cleared (Top) | 500 points | Clearing the top row of any peak |
| Row 2 Cleared | 250 points | Clearing the second row completely |
| Row 3 Cleared | 150 points | Clearing the third row completely |
| Bottom Row Cleared | 100 points | Clearing the bottom row completely |
| Perfect Game | Bonus | Extra points for clearing all cards |
💡 Winning Strategies
Pro Tips for Success:
- Always look for the longest possible sequences before making a move
- Prioritize uncovering cards that will expose multiple new options
- Try to work on all three peaks simultaneously for maximum flexibility
- Save stock cards for when you're truly stuck - they're limited!
- Focus on clearing entire rows for massive bonus points
- Kings and Aces are tricky - plan their use carefully since they have fewer matches
- Sometimes it's better to break a sequence to uncover more important cards
- Count your remaining stock cards and plan accordingly
🎯 Winning Conditions
Victory: Clear all 28 cards from the pyramid peaks. You win when no cards remain on the table, regardless of how many stock cards are left.
Game Over: The game ends when you cannot make any more moves and have used all stock cards. Try to achieve the highest score possible!