Classic variant

Baker's Dozen

All 52 cards are dealt face-up into 13 columns of 4. Before play begins, any Kings are automatically sunk to the bottom of their column. Only the top card of each column may move — onto a card one rank higher (suit and color don't matter) or to the foundations. Empty columns cannot be refilled. Build all four foundations from Ace to King to win.

Seed: 223813Moves: 0Timer: 00:00Status: In progress

Click a top card to select it, then click a destination to move it.

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What makes Baker's Dozen unique

Every card is visible from the beginning, but the game offers no stock, no waste, and no way to refill empty columns. That makes planning and order-of-operations the entire puzzle.

Rules overview

Build top cards onto ranks exactly one higher regardless of suit, send Aces upward to the foundations, and work toward full suit foundations from Ace through King.

Strategy tips

  • Since empty columns never come back, every move should improve access to future top cards.
  • Aces and low cards are especially valuable early because they unlock foundation progress and free space above them.
  • Plan across several columns at once rather than solving only the next visible move.

Need more detail? Read the Baker's Dozen strategy guide.