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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. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Build a steady rhythm
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.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. Check any mode label before starting.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
What is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For my first round, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
Before I begin, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
For clarity: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For my first round, 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.
