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How to Play Scorpion Solitaire

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How to play 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. Keep the active rule in mind. Move a face-up card with its tail onto the next higher same-suit rank. Kings fill empty columns. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

What you need to achieve

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.

A walkthrough of the rules

  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.

Making selections and moves

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. Take a moment to read the table.

A closer look at one example

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.

A common point of confusion

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.

Common questions

What is the aim?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. 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. Begin with the objective. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

What completes a round?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

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. Work at your own pace. 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. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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