This wooden playing board is the classic, perplexing game of skill and strategy that has baffled the best of minds for centuries, and is suitable for playing both Solitaire and Fox & Geese.
This high quality and beautiful set includes:
33 glass marbles
Velvet marbles storage bag
Sheesham wood playing board
Full playing instructions for both Solitaire and Fox & Geese
Details:
Play Solitaire (one player) or Fox & Geese (two players)
Board diameter: 220mm
Designed for 6+
Not suitable for children under the age of three due to small pieces.
The Timeless Traditional Game of Strategy and Skill
Marble solitaire is a classic board game full of rich history. The vintage game has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. It is still as appreciated today as it was when it was invented. It is a nostalgic game of strategy, patience and skill that tests the player’s ability to plan and make intentional moves to reach the goal of a single marble remaining on the board.
Legend has it that an imprisoned French nobleman in the Bastille invented the peg solitaire game in the 18th Century. Historically, Solitaire was really developed by a French mathematician to entertain King Louis XIV instead. It was this first depiction of the game where the description of the rules dates back to the 1600s!
The marble solitaire game consists of a board with holes and a set of marbles or pegs. The game’s basic premise is to move the marbles around the board one by one, eventually ending up with one marble remaining in the centre. The game seems simple enough in theory; however, the challenge becomes quite clear after just a brief time playing the game. For those that love puzzles and the art of problem-solving – it is an entertaining, exciting, and engaging game.
There are so many benefits to playing marble solitaire:
A strategic game that requires and stimulates logical thought – great for stretching young minds and developing concentration.
Teaches spatial reasoning.
An introduction to using and understanding algorithms.
Helps with pattern awareness and recognition in young minds.
Perfect for improving decision-making based on reason and careful thought.
