Triple Solitaire — Turn 1
How to Play Triple Solitaire (Turn 1) — Quick Guide
Goal:
Sort all cards into twelve foundation piles by suit (three piles per suit). Build up cards in ascending order from A to K. For example, a 6 can be placed on a 5 .
Tableau Columns:
Arrange cards in the 13 columns in descending order, alternating colors. For example, a J can be placed on a Q or Q.
Moving Cards:
Move cards individually or in pre-sorted groups that follow the rules.
Empty Columns:
Only a K can start a new column.
Stockpile and Waste Pile:
Click the stockpile to flip cards to the waste pile one by one.
The top waste card is playable.
What is Triple Solitaire (Turn 1)?
Triple Solitaire is a game for those who prefer a deliberate pace and deep immersion. With three decks of cards, it becomes a meditative experience that requires patience and focus. Every move becomes a thoughtful gesture, and the act of arranging cards turns into a calming ritual. This version challenges you to embrace the journey, step by step, blending strategy with the quiet joy of unraveling order from chaos.
More than a puzzle, Triple Solitaire is a chance to pause and reflect. Perfect for escaping the noise of everyday life, it invites you to mindfully arrange cards into foundations and watch order emerge from chaos, piece by piece.
Triple Solitaire (Turn 1) Rules — Step-by-Step
Triple Solitaire (Turn 1) uses 3 standard decks of 52 cards (156 cards total).
Piles and layout
- Contains 65 cards.
- Click on the stockpile to flip the top card one at a time to the waste pile.
- Holds cards flipped from the stockpile.
- Only the top card is available for play.
- Goal: Build up all cards into 12 foundation piles by suit, 3 piles per suit.
- Start with an A, then add cards sequentially: 2, 3, ..., K.
- 13 columns of cards: 1st column — 1 card. 2nd column — 2 cards, …, 13th column — 13 cards.
- The topmost card of each column is face up. All other cards are face down.
- Build down in descending order, alternating colors. For example: Q, J, 10.
How to Move Cards in Triple Solitaire (Turn 1)
- Cards can only be placed in descending order (J, 10, 9, etc.).
- Alternate suit colors. Example: A J can be placed on a Q or Q.
- You can move individual cards or pre-sorted groups that follow the rules.
- Only a K can start a new column.
- Start with an A and build up in ascending order within the same suit. Example: A, 2, 3.
- You can move a card from the foundation back to the tableau if needed.
- Click the stockpile to flip cards to the waste pile one at a time.
- The top card of the waste pile can be moved to the tableau or foundations.
- Customize the number of passes through the stockpile and difficulty:
- 1 pass: challenging;
- 3 passes: classic;
- unlimited passes: relaxed play;
Keyboard Shortcuts
Navigate – Left Arrow Key, Up Arrow Key, Down Arrow Key, Right Arrow Key
Take/Place Card – Space Bar
Undo – Z
Use Deck – F
Hint – H
Pause Game – P
Triple Solitaire (Turn 1) Strategies — Tips & Tricks
A few insider secrets from seasoned Solitaire players to help you win more often.
- Aces and Deuces. Move A and 2 to foundations as soon as they’re revealed. In Triple Solitaire, it's more risky to block columns with low cards because there are more cards to manage, and space is limited.
- Uncover hidden cards. With more columns in Triple Solitaire, many cards start out face down. Prioritize turning over hidden cards to unlock more moves and strategic flexibility.
- Balance your progress. Avoid letting one suit get ahead. If you’ve built up to 10 but are stuck at 3, you risk hitting a dead end. Keep weaker suits in check, even if it slows you down.
- Plan backup routes. Before moving a card to the foundations, check if duplicates exist in other columns. Always leave a spare copy—it might save you later if a column gets blocked.
- Kings: mind the colors. Don’t fill empty columns with Kings of the same color. If you already have 3 red Kings () and no black ones (), skip placing another red King. It’s better to wait for a black King than to lock the game.
More Big Solitaire Games
Triple Solitaire is a big-table game with more cards and a larger layout. If you enjoy larger games on a big screen, try Lincoln Greens, Double FreeCell, and Double Pyramid. Lincoln Greens uses 4 decks, Double FreeCell adds extra free cells and more cards to manage, and Double Pyramid uses two decks.