Scorpion Solitaire

THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB

Scorpion Solitaire: learn through an example

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Scorpion Solitaire. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Look at what changes after your first action.

Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.

Practice beyond the first move

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.

The purpose of your moves

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

How a round unfolds

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. Use foundations where available; full Spider or Scorpion runs clear automatically.
4. Undo reverses a choice. New deal shuffles again.

Getting comfortable with 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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.

See how the rules apply

The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Verify the rule before continuing.

One detail worth checking

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.

Further help with the game