This luxury 12" Black Walnut Solitaire board comes complete with hand turned feet and includes a full set of 32 laser crystal glass playing marbles in an attractive carry bag. A challenging game for the fan of strategy and skill, perfect as a gift.
Popular in the court of Louis the XIV, the game was apparently invented by a nobleman incarcerated in the Bastille in France in the 17th century. Though little evidence can be found to support this tale, there can be no doubt that Solitaire became one of the more popular and challenging parlour games of the past few hundred years. The board consists of holes into which marbles are placed, with one hole left unoccupied in the middle of the board. The objective is simply to remove all but one of the marbles from the board by 'bunny hopping' one piece over another, similar to how pieces are taken in Draughts. However, the games simple aim belies its strategic complexity, and it takes a lot of careful thought and planning to clear the Luxury Solitaire board. Even when a player has managed to beat the game, there is always more challenge to be found in reducing the number of moves made - the minimum number of moves to win has been a popular subject in mathematical literature for many years. Jaques' mid-sized 12" Black Walnut Solitaire features a hand turned base constructed from solid American Walnut, complete with hand turned feet and includes a full set of 32 luxury laser crystal glass playing marbles in an attractive soft carry bag.
Dimensions: 30.5cm Diameter x 4.5cm Height
Marbles: 2.5cm Diameter
Suedette Bag for Marbles: 23.5cm x 14.5cm
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
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| Board material | Solid hand turned American Black Walnut | Printed or laminated surface over composite board |
| Base construction | Hand turned base and feet | Machine moulded or glued flat base, no turning |
| Playing pieces | 32 laser crystal glass marbles, 2.5cm each | Plastic or mixed size marbles, often incomplete sets |
| Marble storage | Dedicated suedette carry bag included | Loose marbles in a plastic bag or none at all |
Questions parents ask
What size is the 12 inch Solitaire board compared to other Jaques sizes
This board is 30.5cm across and 4.5cm high, Jaques' mid-sized option. It sits neatly on a table or sideboard without needing a full games table.
What is the Solitaire board made of
The base is hand turned from solid American Black Walnut, with hand turned feet. It is not a printed or veneered surface.
Are the marbles glass or plastic
They are laser crystal glass, 2.5cm in diameter, 32 to a set. That is a full set for standard Solitaire play, not a reduced count.
What age is Solitaire with marbles suitable for
It suits players from age 7 upwards. The rules are simple to learn but the strategy has enough depth to challenge adults too.
How do you play Solitaire with marbles
You jump one marble over another into an empty hole, removing the jumped marble, similar to how pieces are taken in Draughts. The aim is to clear the board down to a single marble.
What comes in the box with the Solitaire board
You get the walnut board with its 32 glass marbles, packed in a soft suedette carry bag measuring 23.5cm by 14.5cm. Nothing extra needs buying to start playing.
Is this a good gift for someone who likes strategy games
It works well as a gift since the rules take a minute to learn but the challenge of solving it in the fewest moves has occupied mathematicians for years. That depth is what keeps it played long after the first game.
How do you look after the glass marbles and carry bag
The marbles come in their own soft suedette bag, keeping them separate and protected when not in use. No specific cleaning steps are given for the walnut board.
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Solitaire With Marbles - 12" Solitaire Board Game
Was £279.99
£78.25 72% off
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