Double Scorpion
Double Scorpion Solitaire puts 104 cards on one tableau. Build same-suit sequences, uncover hidden cards, and plan around duplicate cards.
Double Scorpion Solitaire: A Bigger Test Of Strategy
Double Scorpion Solitaire takes the classic Scorpion-style layout and doubles the deck. With 104 cards across ten tableau columns, there is no stock pile to draw from, so every useful move has to come from the cards already on the board. The two-deck setup also means every card appears twice. That extra layer of information changes how you plan sequences, uncover hidden cards, and decide which stack is worth moving first.
What Makes Double Scorpion Different?
The objective is to build eight complete suit sequences from King to Ace. Cards must stay within the same suit when building downward, while any face-up card can carry the cards above it as a single stack.
- Two Full Decks: All 104 cards are dealt onto the tableau
- Same-Suit Building: Place a card onto the next higher rank of the same suit.
- Free Stack Movement: Move a face-up card together with every card above it.
- No Stock Pile: There is no draw deck, so the entire puzzle is contained on the tableau.
- King-Only Columns: Only a King or a King-led stack can fill an empty column.
How To Play
Your main goal is to uncover the hidden cards and organize the tableau into complete suit sequences. Since there is no stock to rely on, each move can affect several later possibilities.
- Expose Hidden Cards: Move the top cards of the covered columns to reveal what is underneath.
- Build by Suit: Arrange cards downward while keeping every sequence within the same suit.
- Move Large Stacks: Use face-up cards as anchors for moving groups of cards together.
- Create Empty Columns: Clear a column when it gives you a useful space for a King-led stack.
- Complete Eight Sequences: Build every suit from King to Ace to clear the tableau.
Smart Ways To Approach The Board
With two copies of every card, it can be tempting to move the first matching option you see. Instead, compare your choices and consider which one exposes more information or creates better space for future moves.
A few habits can make the larger layout easier to manage
- Reveal Hidden Cards Early: More visible cards mean more options to work with.
- Compare Duplicate Cards: Check both copies before committing to a sequence.
- Protect Empty Columns: Keep open spaces available for useful King moves.
- Think Several Moves Ahead: A convenient move now may block a stronger sequence later.
- Use Undo Freely: Try different arrangements and rewind when a line of play stops working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are used in Double Scorpion Solitaire?
The game uses two standard 52-card decks, giving you 104 cards in total.
Is there a stock pile?
No. All 104 cards are dealt onto the tableau, so there is no draw deck.
How are cards built?
Cards are arranged downward by rank within the same suit.
Can I move an entire stack?
Yes. Any face-up card can be moved together with every card positioned above it.
What can fill an empty column?
Only a King or a stack beginning with a King can be placed in an empty column.