Game guide · HBYDMS
Making your first moves in Scorpion Solitaire
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. 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. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Try a more deliberate round
Keep the active rule in mind. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Aim for this result
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Begin with the objective.
One way to understand the rules
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Keep this in mind
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. 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. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Work at your own pace. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
