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How to play Peg Solitaire
Peg Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
What should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
While learning, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For my first round, 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.