Learn to Play Tri Peaks: Rules & Tips

Players 1 Player
Difficulty 3/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Solitaire
Playing the card game Tri Peaks
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Tri Peaks Game Overview

Tri Peaks is a solitaire game that is both fun and challenging. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and requires players to strategically move cards from the tableau to the foundation piles. The objective of the game is to clear all the cards from the tableau and move them to the foundation piles.

Tri Peaks is a game that requires both strategy and skill. It is a great game for players who enjoy solitaire and want to try something new and exciting.

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Objective of the Game

The object of the game is to clear all the cards from the tableau and move them to the foundation piles. The game is won when all the cards have been moved to the foundation piles.

The game is lost when there are no more moves available and the player cannot clear any more cards from the tableau.

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Materials Needed for Playing Tri Peaks

  • Standard deck of 52 playing cards

Cards Used

A standard deck of 52 playing cards is used to play Tri Peaks.

Other Supplies Needed

  • None

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How To Play Tri Peaks

  1. Shuffle the deck of cards and deal 18 cards face down in a pyramid shape on the tableau.
  2. Turn over the top card of the remaining deck and place it face up next to the deck. This card is the foundation card.
  3. Look for a card on the tableau that is one rank higher or lower than the foundation card. Move that card to the foundation pile.
  4. If there are no more moves available, turn over the next card from the deck and place it next to the foundation card.
  5. Continue to look for cards on the tableau that are one rank higher or lower than the foundation card and move them to the foundation pile.
  6. If there are no more moves available and all the cards have not been moved to the foundation piles, the game is lost.
  7. If all the cards have been moved to the foundation piles, the game is won.

Keeping Score

Tri Peaks is a solitaire game and does not require scorekeeping.

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