Comparison
Baker's Game vs Seahaven Towers
| Baker's Game | Seahaven Towers | |
|---|---|---|
| Decks | One deck | One deck |
| Suits | 4 | 4 |
| Typical length | 15 min | 15 min |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| How much skill matters | High | High |
| How much the shuffle matters | Low | Low |
| Family | FreeCell family | FreeCell family |
| 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.
Baker's Game
The predecessor to FreeCell — identical rules, except tableau sequences must build by suit rather than alternating color.
The layout is FreeCell's exactly — 52 cards face up in eight columns, four of seven and four of six, with four single-card cells alongside and four foundations building up by suit from Ace. One rule differs: columns build down by the same suit rather than in alternating colours.
Seahaven Towers
A FreeCell relative played with ten tableau columns and only two free cells.
Ten columns of five cards are dealt face up, with two cells alongside for parking single cards. Columns build down in suit — the strict rule — and foundations build each suit up from Ace.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, Baker's Game or Seahaven Towers?
- Baker's Game is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Seahaven Towers is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.