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How to play 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. 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.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.
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. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
On this playing page, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For this browser game, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
While learning, 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.
