Baker's Game Solitaire
FreeCell's harder sibling — same rules, but you must stack cards in the same suit.
How to play
Baker's Game was invented by R. W. Baker and is the direct ancestor of FreeCell. The rules are identical to FreeCell with one critical change: tableau columns build down in the same suit rather than alternating colors. This seemingly small change dramatically increases difficulty — sequences that span multiple suits are impossible, making deep planning and efficient use of free cells essential.
The setup
Eight tableau columns hold all 52 cards face-up (4 columns get 7 cards, 4 get 6). Four free cells and four foundation piles sit in the top row.
Moving to foundations
Move aces to the foundations, then build each pile up in suit from Ace to King. Double-click a card to auto-send it to the correct foundation.
Tableau sequences
Stack cards in descending rank and same suit (a 6♥ on a 7♥). Unlike FreeCell, alternating colors are not allowed — only same-suit sequences are valid.
Free cells
Each free cell holds exactly one card. Use them to temporarily park cards you can't place elsewhere. A free cell card can move to any valid tableau column or foundation.
Supermove
Move a multi-card same-suit sequence in one action as long as you have enough free cells and empty columns. The limit is (freeCells + 1) × 2^(emptyColumns).
Why it's harder than FreeCell
In FreeCell, a red 7 accepts black 6s of either black suit. In Baker's Game, a 7♥ only accepts a 6♥. This cuts your tableau-building options in half, making it much harder to create long sequences and clear columns. Many deals are not solvable — use Undo liberally.