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Tri Peaks variant

Tri Peaks (Strict) Solitaire

Three peaks of cards. Sweep them with a rolling sequence.

Tri Peaks Strict removes the Ace-King wrap from standard Tri Peaks. Sequences run strictly K → Q → J → 10 → ... → 2 → A and stop there - Aces no longer chain back to Kings. The reduced flexibility roughly halves the win rate, from ~50% in standard Tri Peaks down to ~22%.

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Easy 22% win rate
Tri Peaks (Strict) solitaire opening layout
Opening deal of Tri Peaks (Strict) - Tri Peaks family

How to play Tri Peaks (Strict)

Goal - Move all the cards to the Foundation

Decks

  • A standard deck (52 cards)

Redeals

  • No

Foundation

  • Built up or down by rank
  • ***Kings cannot be played on Aces and Aces cannot be played on kings

Tableau

  • The top card of each pile is available for move

Stock

  • Press to deal one card to the Foundation

What makes Tri Peaks (Strict) different

  • Strict rules - auto-help, undo or rule-bending shortcuts present in the standard variant are removed.

Strategy & tips

  • Plan chains in one direction. Without Ace-King wrap, you can't 'reset' the rolling sequence - every chain is finite.
  • Hunt for the longest possible chain before tapping the stock - every card you skip in a chain is points lost.

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