Comparison
Klondike (Draw Three) vs TriPeaks
| Klondike (Draw Three) | TriPeaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 12 min | 6 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Easy |
| How much skill matters | High | Low |
| How much the shuffle matters | Medium | High |
| Family | Klondike family | TriPeaks family |
| Good for beginners | No | Yes |
We have not written a verdict for this pairing. The comparison above is drawn from each game's own recorded facts — follow either link for its full rules and strategy.
Klondike (Draw Three)
The stricter Klondike variant: the stock deals three cards at a time, and only the top card is playable.
Everything is standard Klondike — seven columns of ascending length, build down in alternating colours, four foundations up by suit, Kings into empty columns. The one change is the stock: it turns three cards at a time and only the topmost of the three is playable.
TriPeaks
Clear three overlapping card peaks by playing cards one rank higher or lower than the current waste card.
Twenty-eight cards form three overlapping peaks with a row of ten along the bottom, and only cards with nothing overlapping them can be played. Move an available card to the waste pile whenever it is one rank higher or lower than the current waste card, suit ignored, and clearing a card may uncover others behind it.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Klondike (Draw Three) or TriPeaks?
- Klondike (Draw Three) is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while TriPeaks is rated easy — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.