The Wood Solitaire with Glass Marbles dates back to 17th century France. According to legend, Solitaire was invented to entertain Louis XIV, the Sun King, whose long rule ran from 1643 to 1715. This humble game of strategy has challenged and stumped everyone from royalty to mathematicians over the years. Spend an afternoon (or an entire day) trying to win. This set includes a beautifully finished round wooden board with a 9-inch diameter and dazzling blue marbles. Let Solitaire captivate you! Wood Expressions For more than 30 years, Wood Expressions has been manufacturing, importing, and distributing games from around the world. Their specialty is chess, from traditional hand-carved, hand-polished designs to novelty sets like the Elvis Presley. With a variety of different games available, there is something for everyone. Wood Expressions is constantly scouring the globe for the best in board games