How to play Wasp solitaire
Wasp is the friendlier cousin of Scorpion. You build each suit from King down to Ace right in the columns, and you can move any face-up card with the cards on top of it. The difference: any card can go into an empty column, not just a King.
The layout
- Seven columns of seven cards. In the first four columns, the top three cards are face down.
- Three cards are held back (top left). Tap them once to deal one onto each of the first three columns.
- Completed suits go to the four spaces at the top right.
The rules
- Build down in the same suit: the 6♥ goes only on the 7♥.
- You may move any face-up card together with all the cards on top of it, as long as that card fits where it lands.
- When you uncover a face-down card, it turns face up.
- Any card (with anything on top of it) can go into an empty column.
- When a column holds a whole suit from King down to Ace, it’s removed. Complete all four suits to win.
How to play here
- Tap any face-up card and it moves, with everything on top of it, to where it fits.
- Tap the three held-back cards when you’re ready to deal them. You can only do this once.
- Undo as often as you like, and tap Hint when you’re stuck.
Tips
- Uncover the face-down cards in the first four columns early.
- An empty column can take any card, so use it to free a buried card rather than just parking a King.
- Hold off on dealing the three held-back cards until you need them.
Questions
How is Wasp different from Scorpion?
Only one rule changes: in Scorpion only a King can fill an empty column, in Wasp any card can. That makes Wasp easier to win.
Can every deal be won?
No, some can’t. So by default, the computer checks each new deal and only gives you one it has found a way to win. You can turn this off in the Menu.
Is it free? Will my game be saved?
Yes and yes: it’s free with no sign-up, and your game is saved in this browser after every move.