Baker's Game Solitaire
Baker's Game predates FreeCell and only differs from it by building sequences by suit instead of alternating colors. As such it is more difficult than FreeCell.
Difficulty: Average
Rules provide a challenge.
Odds of winning: Low
Win about 3 in 10 games (30%).
Duration: Moderate
5 to 10 minutes per game.
Skill Level: Mostly Skill
Winning is mostly determined by skill. A small amount of luck is involved.
How to Play Baker's Game
Game Objective
Move all cards to the four foundations.
Foundation Rules
- There are four foundations.
- An Ace may move to an empty foundation.
- The foundations build up by the same suit.
- For example the 7♠ may move onto the 6♠ and the 7♦ may move onto the 6♦. Starting with the 7♥ the following sequence can build on top 8♥ 9♥ 10♥ J♥.
Cell Rules
- There are four cells.
- Any card may fill an empty space.
- The top card is movable.
Tableau Rules
- There are eight tableaus.
- Any card may fill an empty space.
- The tableaus build down by the same suit.
- For example the 8♠ may move onto the 9♠ and the 8♥ may move onto the 9♥. Starting with the 8♥ the following sequence can build on top 7♥ 6♥ 5♥ 4♥.
- Any card may move to an empty tableau.
- Sequences of cards built down by the same suit can move together as a group.
Strategy & Tips
Baker's Game has about a 3 in 10 chance of winning (30%). Improve your chances with these 2 tips:
- Keep the four free cells, free where possible. They are used to help move the large stacks of cards.
- An empty tableau doubles the number of cards you can move between tableaus.
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