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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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How to play Peg Solitaire

Choose a round of Peg Solitaire and settle into its rules. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Look at what changes after your first action.

English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

A useful comparison

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.

Your goal

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

Step by step

  1. Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
  2. Jump horizontally or vertically over one peg, removing it.
  3. Plan so remaining pegs can still interact.
  4. 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. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

A useful example

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.

Watch out for this

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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

For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

For a quick reminder, how do I control Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.

While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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.

For a quick reminder, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

For clarity: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

When I return, 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.

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