
About this product
A timeless solo card game of patience, planning and quiet little victories.
A curated Afrishon World pick for mindful solo play, traditional card-game lovers and elegant screen-free downtime.
Sort the deck by suit and value, build your foundation piles and see if you can outsmart chance.
Product Description
Solitaire is a classic single-player card game where you arrange cards by colour, suit and value to complete four foundation piles. This elegant edition is part of the Traditional Games from Around the World line and includes a beginner-friendly booklet with origins, rules, strategies and variants, created in collaboration with the French Playing Card Museum.
Why you’ll love it
- Perfect solo game — ideal when you want calm, thoughtful play on your own.
- Quick 5–10 minute rounds — easy to enjoy during a short break or quiet evening moment.
- Classic card challenge — move cards, reveal hidden cards and build each suit from Ace to King.
- Beautiful traditional-game edition — includes elegant card artwork and a booklet about the game’s history.
- Beginner-friendly rules — the booklet teaches the game step by step.
- Variants included — try different difficulty levels and the “Les Quatorze” variant for more variety.
Quick Details
- Players: 1 player
- Play time: 5–10 minutes
- Game type/category: Traditional solo card game / patience card game
- Mechanics: Card sorting, sequencing, solo puzzle, hand management, pattern planning
- Publisher: IELLO
- Illustrator: Oriane Dirler
- Line: Traditional Games
- Collaboration: Designed with the French Playing Card Museum
- Standalone or expansion: Standalone game
Good to Know
- This is a standalone game. No base game is required to play.
- Solitaire is played by one player.
- The main game uses 52 cards; the 2 Jokers are set aside.
- The goal is to complete 4 foundation piles, one for each suit, in ascending order.
- Cards are moved between columns in descending order while alternating colours.
- The rulebook includes quick strategy tips for avoiding blocked games.
- Difficulty variants are included, plus a “Les Quatorze” variant where players match cards that add up to 14.
What’s in the Box
- 54 illustrated playing cards
- Rulebook with origins, rules, strategies and variants
Care & Maintenance
Keep cards dry and store them safely in the box after play.
Avoid bending the cards and keep them away from very young children.