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How to play Peg Solitaire
Read the aim of Peg Solitaire, then make your first move. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the example below to understand a decision. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
A useful comparison
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Step by step
- Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
- Jump horizontally or vertically over one peg, removing it.
- Plan so remaining pegs can still interact.
- Undo repairs a deadlock.
Controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
While learning, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
While reading the Guide, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.