Game guide · MIBDF
Find your footing in Scorpion Solitaire
Work at your own pace. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Work at your own pace. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Use the rule sheet as a reference. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Understand the aim
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
How to proceed
- 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.
How your actions work
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position.
An example before you play
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
A useful caution
Begin with the objective. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Answers about the rules and controls
What is the aim?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Can you give an example?
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. 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. Before making a move, check the cards in view. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Work at your own pace. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
