Game guide · LYFPL
The Scorpion Solitaire playbook
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. 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. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering.
A focus for your next round
Begin with the objective. Select a face-up card and then the destination pile or Empty slot. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
Your goal
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Treat this as a chance to practise one rule.
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.
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. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer. Take a moment to read the table.
See the idea in action
The trailing cards may be unordered, but the destination suit and rank must match. Take the next action only when the current step is clear.
A common point of confusion
Take a moment to read the table. 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.
If you are unsure
What is the aim?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Use the rule sheet as a reference. 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. 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. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
What should I check before a move?
Random deals are not guaranteed solvable. A hint is a legal move, not a winning strategy. Take a moment to read the table. 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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
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.
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. A clear plan starts with the current position. Return to the explanation when a decision is unclear.
Which version is played here?
Seven columns; three stock cards dealt once to the first three columns. Free solo play, no wagering. Begin with the objective. Use another round to revisit a decision.
Does play involve an account or cash?
No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes. For a calm first round, focus on one decision. Check the relevant controls before continuing.
What completes a round?
Complete four same-suit king-to-ace runs. Before making a move, check the cards in view. The same rule applies on a phone and on a computer.