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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. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
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. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Common questions
On this playing page, 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?
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?
For clarity: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For my first round, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For my first round, 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.
