Golf vs TriPeaks: Do Ace and King Connect?
Golf and TriPeaks share one idea: play a card that is one rank above or below the card on the waste. The details differ, and one of them, whether Ace and King connect, changes a lot. Here is how they compare.
Rules compared
| Feature | Golf | TriPeaks |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Seven columns of five, all face up | Three peaks of 28 cards, covered cards turn over |
| Which cards are playable | The bottom card of each column | Any free card |
| Ace and King | Not neighbours | Neighbours |
| Stock | Turned once, no redeal | Turned once, no redeal |
| You win when | All seven columns are empty | All 28 peak cards are gone |
What the Ace and King rule changes
In Golf a run stops at a King going up and at an Ace going down, so you must plan which direction to take. In TriPeaks a run can go on through the King and the Ace, so long runs are easier. These are the settings used on Solitaire Play, and other sites may set them differently.
In both games, save the stock until nothing fits. Try Golf or TriPeaks, and read the Golf guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ace and King connect in Golf Solitaire?
Not in Solitaire Play. A King cannot be followed by an Ace, so a run stops there.
Do Ace and King connect in TriPeaks?
Yes. Ace and King count as neighbours, so you can go from King to Ace or from Ace to King.
Can I redeal the stock in Golf or TriPeaks?
No. In both games each stock card is turned over once.