Baker's Game

The Strategist's Choice • Suit-Based Sequences • 100% Logic
Baker's Game Solitaire

Before FreeCell, there was Baker's Game. Challenge yourself with a solitaire variant where building by suit makes every move a critical decision.

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How to Play

1

Full Visibility

All 52 cards are dealt face-up into 8 columns. There are no hidden cards, making this a pure game of perfect information.

2

Build by Suit

Unlike FreeCell, sequences in Baker's Game must be built down in the same suit (e.g., a 9 of Hearts only goes on a 10 of Hearts).

3

Utilize Free Cells

Use the 4 "Free Cells" at the top-left as temporary storage for cards that are blocking your progress in the columns.

4

Foundation Goal

Move all cards to the 4 foundation piles at the top-right, starting from Ace and ending with King for each suit.

Common Questions

Is every game winnable?
While more difficult than FreeCell, the vast majority of Baker's Game deals are solvable with the right logic. It is considered one of the highest skill-cap solitaire games.

Why is it called Baker's Game?
It was named after C.L. Baker, who introduced the game to the mathematical community. It later served as the direct inspiration for the famous Windows game, FreeCell.