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Scorpion Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Take a moment to read the table. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Move a face-up card with its tail onto the next higher same-suit rank. Kings fill empty columns. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Your objective
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. Before making a move, check the cards in view.
Follow these playing steps
- Move a face-up card with its tail onto the next higher same-suit rank. Kings fill empty columns.
- Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
- Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How your actions work
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
A closer look at one example
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Watch out for this
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the aim?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
How do I use the controls?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which format is available?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Can you give an example?
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which controls should I use?
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
