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What is Scorpion Solitaire?
Scorpion Solitaire (often called Scorpion Patience Solitaire) is a brilliant mashup of two of the most popular Solitaire variations: Spider and Yukon. From Spider, it borrows the objective of building complete sequences from King to Ace directly on the tableau. From Yukon, it borrows the famous “Super Move” rule, allowing you to grab any face-up card regardless of the cards stacked on top of it.
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How to Play Scorpion Solitaire
Understanding the Playing Area
The board layout of Scorpion Solitaire features 49 cards distributed into 7 columns. As shown in the layout screenshot, the bottom-most 3 cards in the first four columns are dealt face-down, while the rest are dealt face-up, and the 3-card reserve stock pile is kept in the corner.
A game of Scorpion Solitaire is played with a single standard 52-card deck. The layout resembles Yukon: seven columns are dealt, with all cards distributed onto the board except for a tiny three-card reserve stock.
Familiarise yourself with the layout and divisions:
- 1. The Tableau: 49 cards dealt into 7 columns (7 cards per column). In the first 4 columns on the left, the bottom-most 3 cards are dealt face-down, while all other cards are face-up.
- 2. The Stock: The remaining 3 cards are placed face-down in the reserve stock pile, to be dealt later.
The Rules of Movement
Moving cards in the tableau. As shown in the move illustration, you can move any face-up card regardless of how many cards are stacked on top of it (the Yukon-style “Super Move”). Stacking is strictly by matching suit and descending rank (e.g. placing a Spades 6 onto a Spades 7).
If you are learning how to play scorpion solitaire game, understanding the scorpion solitaire rules for moving cards is highly important:
- The “Super Move”: You can click and drag any face-up card in the tableau. The entire stack of cards sitting on top of it moves with it, regardless of their numerical order or sequence.
- Same-Suit Building: Unlike Klondike or Yukon, you can only place a card on another card if the receiving card is of the exact same suit and exactly one rank higher (for example, a 6 of Diamonds can only be placed on a 7 of Diamonds).
- Empty Columns: When a column is completely cleared of cards, only a King (or a stack of cards led by a King) can be moved into the empty space.
- Using the Stock: When you are completely out of moves on the board, click the stock pile to deal the final 3 cards. They are dealt face-up to the first 3 columns.
Winning the Game
Four completed same-suit sequences cleared in Scorpion Solitaire. As shown in the clear illustration, once you form a complete suit run from King down to Ace, it is swept away, freeing up space to manoeuvre other cards.
In Scorpion Solitaire, you do not build foundation piles in the corner of the screen. Instead, you build and clear sequences directly within the tableau columns:
- To clear cards, you must assemble an unbroken, same-suit sequence from King down to Ace (K-Q-J-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-A).
- Once a full sequence is completed, it is swept from the tableau. You win the game by clearing all four suits.
Scorpion Solitaire vs. Classic Solitaire
To see how Scorpion Solitaire compares to Classic Klondike Solitaire, check this comparison table:
| Feature | Scorpion Solitaire | Classic Solitaire (Klondike) |
|---|---|---|
| Decks Used | 1 Deck (52 cards) | 1 Deck (52 cards) |
| Suits in Play | 4 Suits (♠️♥️♦️♣️) | 4 Suits (♠️♥️♦️♣️) |
| Layout Structure | 7 Tableau columns | 7 Tableau columns |
| Tableau Building | Descending order (same suit only) | Descending order, alternating colours |
| Moving Sequences | Any face-up card (and cards on top) can be moved | Only alternating colour sequences can be moved |
| Foundation Piles | Built directly on the Tableau, then cleared | Built separately from Ace to King by suit |
| Estimated Win Rate | ~10% - 15% with skilled play | ~30% average |
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Learn Winning StrategiesTips for Success
Scorpion can sting if you aren’t careful! Keep these strategies in mind:
- Expose Face-Down Cards First: Your primary goal at the start of the game is to flip the 12 face-down cards in the first four columns. Prioritise any move that helps uncover them.
- Save the Stock for an Emergency: Do not click the stock pile until you are absolutely certain there are no more valid moves on the board. Dealing those 3 random cards can instantly block a sequence you were working on.
- Manage Your Kings: Kings cannot be moved onto any other card—they can only go into empty columns. Therefore, an empty column is highly valuable. Don’t waste it on a King unless that King is currently blocking a face-down card.