Easy Scorpion
Easy Scorpion Solitaire uses fewer hidden cards and a one-time three-card stock. Build same-suit stacks and clear every suit with less guesswork.
Easy Scorpion Solitaire: A More Forgiving Scorpion Challenge
Easy Scorpion Solitaire keeps the satisfying stack-moving mechanics of Scorpion while making the board easier to read. With fewer hidden cards and a small three-card stock, you get more information and one extra chance to open up a difficult position.
What Makes Easy Scorpion Different?
The goal is still to build four complete suit sequences from King to Ace, but the layout gives you more room to work with. Only the first three columns contain face-down cards, while the remaining four columns start fully visible.
- Fewer Hidden Cards: Only three columns contain face-down cards.
- Same-Suit Building: Arrange cards downward within the same suit.
- Free Stack Movement: Move any face-up card together with every card above it.
- King-Only Columns: Empty spaces can only be filled by a King or a King-led stack.
- Four Foundations: Complete four K-to-A suit sequences to clear the game.
How To Play
Start by opening the hidden cards and arranging the tableau into useful same-suit sequences. Every move can reveal new options, so focus on creating space while working toward the four completed suits.
- Expose Hidden Cards: Work through the first three columns to reveal their face-down cards.
- Build by Suit: Place each card onto the next higher card of the same suit.
- Move Full Stacks: Select any face-up card to move the cards above it as one group.
- Open a Column: Clear a column when possible to create space for a King.
- Complete the Suits: Build all four sequences from King down to Ace.
Use The 3-Card Stock Wisely
The small stock at the top left is one of the game's key differences. It contains exactly three cards, and clicking it deals one card to each of the first three columns. Once used, the stock cannot be dealt again. That makes it more than a regular draw pile. Save the one-time deal for a position where those extra cards can actually open new moves or help free a blocked column.
Smart Tips For Easier Progress
The more open layout gives you plenty of information, but good timing still matters.
- Reveal the Hidden Cards: Prioritize the first three columns to uncover what is underneath.
- Protect Empty Columns: Keep open spaces available for useful King moves.
- Plan Before Building: Avoid creating long sequences that block cards you still need.
- Save the Stock: Use the three extra cards when your available moves start running low.
- Use Undo: Try different stack arrangements without committing to every move.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in the Easy Scorpion stock?
The stock contains exactly three cards and can only be used once.
Where are the three stock cards dealt?
When activated, one card is dealt to each of the first three tableau columns.
How many columns have hidden cards?
Only the first three columns contain face-down cards. The other four columns begin fully face up.
Can I move complete stacks?
Yes. Any face-up card can be moved together with all cards positioned above it.
What can be placed in an empty column?
Only a King or a stack beginning with a King can fill an empty column.