Game guide · ZBHQK
Rules, controls and help for Scorpion Solitaire
Begin with the objective. Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Select cards directly on the tableau and work through a full solo deal. Check the relevant controls before continuing. A clear plan starts with the current position. Move a face-up card with its tail onto the next higher same-suit rank. Kings fill empty columns. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
One thing to notice as you play
Before making a move, check the cards in view. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
Aim for this result
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Check the relevant controls before continuing. Work at your own pace.
From the start of a round
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap cards and piles. Wide tableaus scroll inside the game; use Undo, Hint and New deal where shown. Use another round to revisit a decision. A clear plan starts with the current position.
Learn from a sample situation
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Use another round to revisit a decision.
A common point of confusion
Work at your own pace. Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
A few questions answered
What is the aim?
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.
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. Look at the complete hand before deciding. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. 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. 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. Use the rule sheet as a reference. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Use another round to revisit a decision.
