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Scorpion II

Goal

Move all cards to the foundations.

At a glance

Like Scorpion, but only three of the tableau piles contain face-down cards.

Base game rules: Scorpion

Goal

Group all the cards in sets of 13 cards in descending sequence by suit from King to Ace and move such sets to the foundations.

At a glance

Object is like in Spiderette, but the cards can be moved like in Russian Solitaire.

How to play

The object is to group the cards in sets of 13 cards, from King to Ace of the same suit. Such groups can be moved to the foundations.

Cards are dealt to seven piles of seven cards each, with three face-down cards at the bottom of four piles, and all cards face-up in the other three. The remaining three cards remain in the talon.

Cards in tableau are built down by suit. Groups of cards can be moved regardless of sequence. An empty pile in the tableau can be filled with a King or a group of cards with a King on the bottom.

When no more moves are possible, select the talon. Three more cards will be dealt.

Base game rules: Spiderette

Goal

Group all the cards in sets of 13 cards in descending sequence by suit from King to Ace and move such sets to the foundations.

At a glance

Like Spider, but with one deck and 7 piles. Very hard.

Base game rules: Russian Solitaire

Goal

Move all cards to the foundations.

At a glance

Like Yukon, but piles build down by suit.

How to play

Cards in tableau are built down by suit. Groups of cards can be moved regardless of sequence. An empty pile in the tableau can be filled with a King or a group of cards with a King on the bottom.

Foundations are built up in suit from Ace to King. Cards in foundations are no longer in play.

New to solitaire? A few useful terms
Tableau
The main playing area, usually arranged in columns or piles.
Foundation
A destination where cards are collected in the order required by the game.
Stock / talon
Cards waiting to be dealt. A game may allow one pass or several.
Waste
A pile receiving cards turned over from the stock.
Reserve / cell
A holding area. Its capacity and movement rules depend on the game.
Redeal
Another pass through the stock or a redistribution of cards, as specified in that game’s rules.

Game-rule reference adapted from PySolFC documentation, licensed under GPL v3 or later. References describe the game’s mechanics.