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Scorpion Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Take a moment with Scorpion Solitaire before moving to another game. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
Take a closer look while playing
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. The example below illustrates a decision.
The order of play
- 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.
- Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
- Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.
How to use the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
Learn from a sample situation
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
A useful caution
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Questions about this game
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Scorpion Solitaire?
For clarity: Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs.
While learning, how do I control Scorpion Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Scorpion Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Scorpion Solitaire?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy.
For my first round, what format does Scorpion Solitaire offer?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
For my first round, which play mode does Scorpion Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
