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How to Play Scorpion Solitaire

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Understand the basics of 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. Use another round to revisit a decision. 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.

A focus for your next round

Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What you are aiming for

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Look at the complete hand before deciding.

How to proceed

  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.

Your inputs

Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Keep the active rule in mind.

Try this example

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.

One detail worth checking

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. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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. Take a moment to read the table. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take a moment to read the table. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Use another round to revisit a decision.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

What completes a round?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

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