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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Peg Solitaire: how a round works

Make Peg Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

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

Build familiarity through play

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. Keep the objective visible.

Your objective

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.

The order of play

  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.

The controls to know

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 closer look at one example

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.

A mistake to avoid

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

Read these answers for extra help

For my first round, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

When I return, how do I control Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.

What example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.

What should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.

On this playing page, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

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

Before I begin, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?

For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

As a new player, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

Before I begin, do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Peg Solitaire again?

The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

For this browser game, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.

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