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How to play Peg Solitaire
Open Peg Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. 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.
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. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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.
Common questions
When I return, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
As a new player, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
While learning, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
As a new player, 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.