THE PLAYBOOK · LOCTITECN
An introduction to playing Scorpion Solitaire
Try Scorpion Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Check the rules when you are unsure.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Work through an example
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Further help with the game
While learning, what is the goal of Scorpion Solitaire?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs.
For this browser game, how do I control Scorpion Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown.
Before I begin, 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.
While learning, what format does Scorpion Solitaire offer?
For clarity: Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
As a new player, which play mode does Scorpion Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
