Comparison
FreeCell vs Scorpion
| FreeCell | Scorpion | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 15 min | 15 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Hard |
| How much skill matters | High | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | Low | Low |
| Family | FreeCell family | Standalone |
| Good for beginners | No | No |
We have not written a verdict for this pairing. The comparison above is drawn from each game's own recorded facts — follow either link for its full rules and strategy.
FreeCell
Nearly every deal is winnable with the right plan — four free cells give just enough room to maneuver every card into place.
All 52 cards are dealt face up into eight columns — four of seven cards, four of six — so nothing is hidden from the first move. Four free cells sit alongside, each holding exactly one card.
Scorpion
Move any card onto any other regardless of sequence, then untangle same-suit runs across seven columns.
Seven columns of seven, with some cards face down in the first four. Columns build down by suit, and the rule that defines the game is which cards you may take: any face-up card, from anywhere in a column, along with every card stacked on top of it — however disordered those are.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, FreeCell or Scorpion?
- FreeCell is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Scorpion is rated hard — so most players find one noticeably harder than the other.