Game guide · CTCPX
Scorpion Solitaire: a guide for your next round
Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
The objective of a round
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Use the rule sheet as a reference.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
- Complete same-suit king-to-ace runs to clear them from the tableau.
- 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. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear. Begin with the objective.
One way to understand the rules
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Pay attention to this rule
Keep the active rule in mind. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Which format is available?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. A clear plan starts with the current position. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Which version is played here?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.