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How to play Peg Solitaire
Take a moment with Peg Solitaire before moving to another game. 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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
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. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
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?
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.
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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.