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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Peg Solitaire: rules and examples

Read the aim of Peg Solitaire, then make your first move. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

Practice beyond the first move

After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your goal

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

The steps to play

  1. Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
  2. Jump horizontally or vertically over one peg, removing it.
  3. Plan so remaining pegs can still interact.
  4. Undo repairs a deadlock.

Your inputs

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. Look at the feedback after the action.

See the idea in action

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.

An important reminder

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

Clarifying the way this game works

For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

While learning, how do I control Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.

While learning, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: 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.

When I return, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

While learning, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?

The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

Before I begin, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

While reading the Guide, how can I find Peg Solitaire again?

Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

For this browser game, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.

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