Game guide · HNSZDS
Read before your next round of Scorpion Solitaire
A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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.
Give this approach a try
For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Your goal
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
Step by step
- 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.
Keyboard and screen 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding.
Put the rules into context
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Avoid this misunderstanding
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.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the active rule in mind. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. 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. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Take a moment to read the table. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
