Scorpion Solitaire FAQ
Scorpion Solitaire FAQ
Answers to common questions about Scorpion Solitaire rules and strategy.
What is Scorpion Solitaire?
Scorpion Solitaire is a one-deck solitaire game related to Spider and Yukon. You move face-up cards with all cards below them and try to build four same-suit sequences from King down to Ace.
How is Scorpion Solitaire set up?
Seven columns of seven cards are dealt. The first four columns begin with three face-down cards and four face-up cards, while the last three columns are fully face up. The remaining three cards form the stock.
How do you move cards in Scorpion?
You can move any face-up card, along with every card below it. The leading card must be placed on a card one rank higher of the same suit.
Can I move an unordered stack?
Yes. Like Yukon, Scorpion lets you move a face-up card with all cards below it even if that stack is not perfectly ordered. Only the leading card has to fit the destination.
What can go into an empty column?
Only a King or a stack led by a King can be moved into an empty column. Empty columns are powerful because they help reorganize long stacks.
How does the stock work?
The stock contains three cards. When clicked, those cards are dealt face up to the first three columns. There is no redeal.
How do I win Scorpion Solitaire?
You win by forming four complete same-suit runs from King down to Ace. The completed runs stay in the tableau.
Is Scorpion harder than Yukon?
Usually, yes. Scorpion has Yukon-style stack movement, but same-suit building and King-only empty columns make it more restrictive.
Is Scorpion related to Spider Solitaire?
Yes. Scorpion is part of the Spider family because the goal is to build full same-suit descending runs, but the movement rules feel closer to Yukon.
What is the best first strategy?
Focus on exposing face-down cards and preserving empty columns for Kings. Avoid burying low cards under stacks that cannot move later.
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