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INTRODUCTION
A simple one player game where players connect cards and try to
clear the three pyramids.
HOW TO PLAY TRI PEAKS
Create three pyramids of cards face down. Each pyramid starts with one card and has six cards in total. Add ten cards face up that connect the pyramids. Turn over a card from the deck to form a pile, e.g. J.
Select a face up card that is one higher or lower than the card on the pile and place it on the top of the pile e.g. 10 .
When a face down card from the pyramid is exposed on both sides, it can be turned over e.g. 3♠️.
The A can be played as a high or low card, e.g. after playing a 2 or K there is the option to play an A.
Continue playing until all cards from the pyramid have been collected or the deck is empty.
THE DEAL
Create three pyramids of cards face down. Each pyramid starts with one card and has six cards in total. Add ten cards face up that connect the pyramids. Turn over a card from the deck to form a pile, e.g. J.
HOW TO WIN
Clear all the cards to win the game. Use the scoring system to count points and keep a running total.
THE PLAY
Select a face up card that is one higher or lower than the card on the pile and place it on the top of the pile e.g. 10 . Repeat this process with one card higher or lower than the top card of the pile e.g. 9.
CLIMBING THE PYRAMIDS
When a face down card from the pyramid is exposed on both sides, it can be turned over e.g. 3♠️. If there are no cards that can be played then another card is turned over from the deck. This can be repeated until a card can be played onto the pile.
ACES CONNECTS
The A can be played as a high or low card, e.g. after playing a 2 or K there is the option to play an A.
WINNING
Continue playing until all cards from the pyramid have been collected or the deck is empty.
– Score fifteen points for each pyramid cleared
– Thirty points extra for clearing all pyramids
– Lose ten points for each card remaining
VIDEO OF HOW TO PLAY TRI PEAKS
TIPS
Remove duplicate cards first to increase the chances of a longer run.
EXTRAS
Record scores and keep a running total.
STRATEGY
When using the advanced scoring you may want to leave a card for later.
ADVANCED SCORING
Also score points for each card you play. Score one point for the first card you play then an additional point for every subsequent card e.g. the first card is one point, the second is two points, and the third, three to get six points in total. Lose five points for each card you take from the deck.
SIMILAR GAMES
- Solitaire
- Klondike
- Pyramids
FAQ
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