Solitaire is a game for one person. The origin of this game is not yet fully understood. There are vague sources that suggest that such games were found in Egyptian royal tombs. The ancient Roman poet Ovid is also said to have described a game that closely resembles the rules of solitaire.
As a reliable statement, it can be said that it was first played in France at the court of the Sun King Louis XIV (1638-1715).
The cross-shaped game board corresponds to that of the “siege game” or that of “Fox and Geese”. It was first mentioned in England in 1746. Because it became a very popular game in England during the Victorian era, it was produced in high-quality playing fields and a wide variety of forms. It later fell into obscurity and began to spread again in the 20th century.
This board game is often referred to in Switzerland as the “Amdener Tubbeli Spiel”. This is because carpenters in Amden used to make such board games.
The aim of the game is to get the playing pieces off the playing field by jumping over them. The ultimate goal is to place the last piece in the middle of the playing field.
Our board games are branded onto leather, making them long-lasting. And for transportation, the game packs itself almost by itself. The only thing you have to do is press the game lightly downwards with a finger in the middle of the playing field, then pull on the string and the game has packed itself. It should stay that way for transportation. So now all you have to do is push the bead up to the bag that has just formed and the game is ready to go. The games can be used in this way on hikes, on bike tours, in the car or even on long flights. The games are packed so small that the pocket of a jacket is enough to take this pleasant form of entertainment with you.
Languages: Instructions: DE, FR, IT, EN
Players: 1
Contents 1 leather playing field, 32 glass playing pieces + 1 replacement each,
Warning: Caution! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Small parts that may be swallowed.
Choking hazard!
Playing field size: 23 cm
