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How to play Peg Solitaire
Try Peg Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep that objective in view throughout 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Check the rule before repeating the action. 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 my first round, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
As a new player, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
On this playing page, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.