Comparison
TriPeaks vs Yukon
| TriPeaks | Yukon | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 6 min | 15 min |
| Difficulty | Easy | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | Low | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | High | Medium |
| Family | TriPeaks family | Yukon family |
| Good for beginners | Yes | No |
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.
Yukon
No stock at all, and any face-up card moves together with everything piled on top of it, however disordered.
All 52 cards are dealt at the start into seven columns of uneven length, with the top five cards of each column face up. There is no stock and no waste — everything you will ever have is on the table from the first move.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, TriPeaks or Yukon?
- TriPeaks is generally rated easy difficulty, while Yukon is rated intermediate — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.