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How to play Peg Solitaire
Choose a round of Peg Solitaire and settle into its rules. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Look at what changes after your first action.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. 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. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.
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. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
Before I begin, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.