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How to Play Scorpion Solitaire

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Making your first moves in Scorpion Solitaire

For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Take the next action only when the current step is clear. Keep the active rule in mind. Move a face-up card with its tail onto the next higher same-suit rank. Kings fill empty columns. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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

A small practice goal

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What counts as success

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use another round to revisit a decision. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

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.

How to interact with the game

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. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.

Follow the example

The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Check this before moving on

Look at the complete hand before deciding. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Use another round to revisit a decision.

A few questions answered

What is the aim?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.

Which format is available?

Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Look at the complete hand before deciding. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What should I check before a move?

Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Look at the complete hand before deciding. Check the relevant controls before continuing.

Can you give an example?

The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Keep the active rule in mind. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.

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. Keep the active rule in mind. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

Which version is played here?

Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Take a moment to read the table. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.

What completes a round?

Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule. Use another round to revisit a decision.

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