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Peg Solitaire: rules and examples
Peg Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Practice beyond the first move
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Keep the objective visible.
What counts as success
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Start here and follow along
- 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 your actions work
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A closer look at one example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
Pay attention to this rule
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Questions that come up during play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
What should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
While reading the Guide, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
As a new player, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.