Scorpion Solitaire
Build four King-to-Ace runs in the same suit, moving any card together with everything stacked on it.
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How to play Scorpion Solitaire
Scorpion is Spider's meaner cousin on a single deck. You build down in suit inside the tableau itself, and you may drag any face-up card along with the whole pile on top of it — so a single move can rearrange half the board, for better or worse. Three cards wait in the stock for the moment you run out of ideas.
Rules
- Forty-nine cards are dealt into seven columns of seven; the first four columns start with three face-down cards.
- Build down in the same suit inside the columns — the 9 of hearts goes on the 10 of hearts.
- You may move any face-up card together with every card on top of it, in any order.
- Only a King may be moved into an empty column.
- Three cards are left in the stock; dealing them places one on each of the first three columns.
- Finish four complete King-to-Ace runs in suit to win.
Tips to win more often
- Free the face-down cards in the first four columns as early as you can.
- Think before you drag a long pile — whatever you carry lands on top of your target and may bury it.
- Try to keep one column short so you can empty it for a King.
- Save the three stock cards until you are genuinely stuck; they are your only reset.
- Scorpion punishes speed. Use undo and test a line before you commit to it.
Scorpion Solitaire at a glance
| Deck | 1 deck (52 cards) |
|---|---|
| Layout | 7 columns of 7 + 3 stock cards |
| Build | Down in the same suit, inside the tableau |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Winnable deals | Around 1 deal in 3 |
Playing on a phone or Chromebook
The board resizes to whatever screen you are on. Drag a card with your finger, or simply tap it and it moves to the first place it legally fits. On a keyboard, N starts a new game, U undoes, H gives a hint and Space draws from the stock.
More free solitaire games
Klondike Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, FreeCell Solitaire, Pyramid Solitaire, TriPeaks Solitaire, Golf Solitaire — or see all twelve on the solitaire hub.
Frequently asked questions
How is Scorpion different from Spider?
Scorpion uses one deck, builds only in suit, and lets you move any card together with the unordered pile on top of it.
What happens to a finished run?
A complete King-to-Ace run in one suit is lifted off the board automatically. Clear four of them and you have won.
When should I use the three stock cards?
Only when you have no useful move left. They drop onto the first three columns and can easily block a card you still need.
Can I move a pile that is out of order?
Yes, that is the defining rule of Scorpion — but everything you carry stays on top of where you drop it.
Is Scorpion solitaire winnable?
About a third of deals are, which puts it among the harder single-deck games.
Does an empty column accept any card?
No, only a King, which is why emptying a column is such a strong move.