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Comparison

TriPeaks vs Aces Up

TriPeaks compared with Aces Up
 TriPeaksAces Up
DecksOne deckOne deck
Suits44
Typical length6 min5 min
DifficultyEasyEasy
How much skill mattersLowLow
How much the shuffle mattersHighHigh
FamilyTriPeaks familyStandalone
Good for beginnersYesYes

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.

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.

Aces Up

Discard cards that rank below another card of the same suit across four piles, aiming to end with only the four Aces left.

Four cards are dealt face up, one to each of four piles. Whenever two or more visible cards share a suit, all but the highest-ranked of them are discarded — and Aces count high, so an Ace beats a King.

Frequently asked questions

Which is harder, TriPeaks or Aces Up?
TriPeaks is generally rated easy difficulty, while Aces Up is rated easy — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.