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Peg Solitaire: a guide for your next round
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. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Give this approach a try
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Understand the aim
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The order of play
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the 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. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Work through an example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Check this before moving on
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
While learning, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
Before I begin, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
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 a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
On this playing page, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
On this playing page, 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.