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Your guide to Scorpion Solitaire

Build familiarity through play

Work at your own pace. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Aim for this result

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. For a calm first round, focus on one decision.

The order of play

  1. Move a face-up card with its tail onto the next higher same-suit rank. Kings fill empty columns.
  2. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot.
  3. Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
  4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Using the playing area

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

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.

An important reminder

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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Game-specific help

What is the aim?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Can you give an example?

The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Check the relevant controls before continuing.