Comparison
FreeCell vs Baker's Game
| FreeCell | Baker's Game | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
FreeCell
Nearly every deal is winnable with the right plan — four free cells give just enough room to maneuver every card into place.
All 52 cards are dealt face up into eight columns — four of seven cards, four of six — so nothing is hidden from the first move. Four free cells sit alongside, each holding exactly one card.
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is harder, FreeCell or Baker's Game?
- FreeCell is generally rated intermediate difficulty, while Baker's Game is rated intermediate — the two are broadly comparable in difficulty.