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Rules, controls and help for Scorpion Solitaire
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. 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.
A focus for your next round
Take a moment to read the table. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What the game asks you to do
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
Learn from a sample situation
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Where a round can go wrong
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Which version is played here?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
