Game guide · YCKJ360
The Scorpion Solitaire playbook
Keep the active rule in mind. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Use another round to revisit a decision. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Move a face-up card with its tail onto the next higher same-suit rank. Kings fill empty columns. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Build familiarity through play
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What counts as success
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. Work at your own pace.
Start here and follow along
- 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 to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
See how the rules apply
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A useful caution
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Further help with the game
What is the aim?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which format is available?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Can you give an example?
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Begin with the objective. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which version is played here?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.