Easy difficulty
TriPeaks (Double)
TriPeaks scaled up to two decks and a wider set of peaks for a longer round.
Also published as Double Tri Peaks, Six Peaks.
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| Decks | 2 decks |
|---|---|
| Suits | 4 |
| Typical length | 10 min |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| How much skill matters | Low |
| How much the shuffle matters | High |
| Family | TriPeaks family |
| Good for beginners | Yes |
There is no playable version of TriPeaks (Double) on this site yet — this page covers its rules and strategy. The game suits a touchscreen well, so it is a good candidate once a build exists.
About TriPeaks (Double)
Double TriPeaks is standard TriPeaks with a second full tableau beside the first — six peaks, two decks, and one extra strategic idea: chains can cross from one side to the other.
That cross-tableau pivot is what makes it more than just a longer game. In single TriPeaks a chain ends when nothing on the board continues it; here you have two boards to look at, so long runs are both more available and easier to fumble by taking the wrong branch. Expect roughly double the length and a slightly lower win rate than the original.
How to play
Two full three-peak tableaux side by side — six peaks, 104 cards — and otherwise exactly standard TriPeaks. Only uncovered cards are available; move one to the waste when it is a rank above or below the current waste card, suit ignored; turn a stock card when nothing will go. The one strategic addition is that you can pivot between the two tableaux mid-chain, since a card from either side continues the same sequence.
Strategy
Being able to cross between tableaux is the whole reason to play this over standard TriPeaks: a chain that dies on one side can often continue on the other, so scan both before spending a stock card. That also means twice as many candidate cards at each step, which raises the odds of finding a link but makes it easier to take the wrong one — check what each option uncovers. With twice the cards to clear the win rate is somewhat lower than standard TriPeaks, and a round takes roughly twice as long.
What works
- Chains can cross between the two tableaux, which single TriPeaks cannot do
- Twice the board means more chances to find a linking rank
- Nothing new to learn if you know TriPeaks
What to know
- Roughly twice as long a round
- Somewhat lower win rate than standard TriPeaks
- Six peaks make for a large layout on a small screen
Frequently asked questions
- How many decks does TriPeaks (Double) use?
- TriPeaks (Double) is played with two standard decks shuffled together.
- Is TriPeaks (Double) good for beginners?
- Yes — TriPeaks (Double) has straightforward rules and is a reasonable game to learn early on.
- Is TriPeaks (Double) based more on luck or strategy?
- TriPeaks (Double) is largely determined by how the cards fall — there's limited room for strategy to change the outcome.
Others in this family
- TriPeaks
Clear three overlapping card peaks by playing cards one rank higher or lower than the current waste card.