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Getting started with Peg Solitaire
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Peg Solitaire. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
An idea for your next attempt
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
The challenge in front of you
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
The order of play
- 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.
Keyboard and screen controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
An example before you play
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
A useful caution
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.
Game-specific help
For this browser game, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
As a new player, 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.
On this playing page, 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.
For a quick reminder, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Before I begin, 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.
