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Getting started with Peg Solitaire
Peg Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Bring this focus to a round
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Refer to the controls when needed.
What you need to achieve
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
The controls to know
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
See how the rules apply
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
A common point of confusion
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
If you are unsure
For this browser game, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
While reading the Guide, 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
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.
While learning, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
While learning, 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.
Before I begin, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: 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 my first round, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.