Baker’s Dozen deals four cards into each of thirteen columns and immediately moves every king to the bottom of its pile (under the other cards). You build down regardless of suit, but only one card moves at a time — no packed stacks.
Foundations still build ace through king in suit. Empty columns cannot receive cards on SolitaireFelt, so every move must work within the crowded tableau.
How to play Baker's Dozen
- Thirteen columns, four cards each; kings are moved to the bottom of their column at the deal.
- Tableau builds down regardless of suit.
- Only one card may move at a time — no multi-card runs.
- Empty columns cannot receive cards — unlike Forty Thieves or FreeCell, you cannot park cards in an empty slot.
- Foundations build in suit from ace to king.
- Win with all cards on foundations.
Strategy tips
- Kings sit at the bottom of each column — plan moves that uncover cards above them.
- With one-card moves, think two steps ahead: where does the card below land after this move?
- Do not rush aces to foundations if the deuce you need is still trapped under a king.
- Free buried cards by peeling from the top of a column before shuffling kings around.
- Thirteen columns look crowded — sequence planning beats speed.
Common questions
Can I move stacked sequences in Baker's Dozen?
No. Only one card at a time, which is the defining constraint of this variant.
