Solitaire With Marbles - 9" Wooden Solitaire Black Walnut Small Set (0+ Years)
- ⭐ 9 inch walnut board, hand turned feet stands steady always
- ⭐ For adults an evening's challenge, solved again and again
- ⭐ 32 crystal glass marbles, carry bag everything included, none missing
This luxury 9" Black Walnut Solitaire board comes complete with hand turned feet and a full set of 32 crystal glass playing marbles in an attractive carry bag. A challenging game for the fan of strategy and skill, perfect for play on the road.
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 the 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 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' smallest board in our premium range, the 9" 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: Diameter 23cm x 4.5cm Height
Marbles: 1.5cm Diameter
Suedette Bag for Marbles: 15cm x 12.5cm
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How it compares
| Other Retailers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Board material | Solid American Black Walnut | Printed or veneered cheap timber |
| Base construction | Hand turned base and feet | Machine moulded, no turned feet |
| Marbles | 32 laser crystal glass marbles, 1.5cm | Plastic or uneven glass marbles |
| Storage | Soft suedette carry bag included | Loose marbles, no dedicated bag |
Questions parents ask
Solitaire board with marbles size comparison, which one to get
This is Jaques' smallest board in the premium range, 23cm across. If you want a bigger playing surface, look at their larger solitaire boards, but for travel or a compact table this 9 inch size is the one.
What is the 9 inch 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, it is solid walnut throughout.
Are the marbles glass or plastic
They are laser crystal glass, 32 of them, each 1.5cm in diameter. They come with the board rather than needing to be bought separately.
How do you play solitaire with marbles
You start with every hole filled except the centre one, then jump one marble over another to remove it, the same capturing move as in draughts. The aim is to clear the board down to a single marble, and reducing your total number of moves is its own challenge.
How old was solitaire with marbles supposed to be invented
The game is said to date back to a nobleman imprisoned in the Bastille in 17th century France, though there is little firm evidence for the story. It was fashionable at the court of Louis XIV and has stayed a popular parlour game since.
What age is solitaire with marbles suitable for
It suits ages 6 and 7 and up. The single objective, removing marbles one jump at a time, makes it simple to explain even though the strategy underneath is deep.
Does the solitaire set come with a case for the marbles
Yes, the 32 marbles come in their own soft suedette carry bag, measuring 15cm by 12.5cm. It keeps the marbles together and makes the set easy to take with you.
How big is the 9 inch walnut solitaire board
The board is 23cm in diameter and 4.5cm high. It is compact enough for travel play but has solid hand turned feet so it sits steady on a table.
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Solitaire With Marbles - 9" Wooden Solitaire
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