Marble Solitaire

Setup and Rules

• How do I set up the game?

  • Fill all holes on the board with marbles.

• What are the basic rules?

  • Start by removing one marble.

  • Jump one marble over an adjacent marble into an empty hole, removing the jumped marble.

  • Continue jumping until no more moves are possible.

  • The goal is to remove all but one marble.

• Can you jump diagonally?

  • Diagonal jumps are not allowed in the English or French soltiares but are allowed in the triangle version.

Strategies for Winning

• What strategies can help improve my game?

  • Focus on creating chains of jumps.

  • Keep marbles out of the corners, as they are harder to remove.

  • Plan moves ahead to avoid trapping marbles.

Board Styles and Variations

• What are the differences between board styles?

  • French solitaire has 37 holes. English solitaire has 33 holes. Both of these are usually round.

  • The triangle version has 15 holes.

  • Diamond Solitaire has 43 holes.