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A practical guide to 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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Take a closer look while playing
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
How to interact with the game
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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
An example before you play
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
A useful caution
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
On this playing page, 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For this browser game, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
While learning, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
