
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,338
- BGG rating
- 7.5
ROVE: Results-Oriented Versatile Explorer
- 1 player
- 15 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2021

1973
Rules assistance for Solotaire
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 1 player

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Solotaire is a board game released in 1973 for 1–2 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Pattern Recognition.
A version of poker where cards are placed in slots on a board. The idea must have been tried after someone realised the Edwardian mania for a game called Poker Patience could be brought up to date. And this does the job. Includes rules for several games such as Honeymoon, Quick-Draw and Mayhem. As Lucille says on the box "Caution! This game may be habit forming."
Solotaire supports 1–2 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Solotaire is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Solotaire for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Solotaire has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Solotaire belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game, and Pattern Recognition. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Solotaire as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.