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Peg Solitaire: instructions and practice
Read the aim of Peg Solitaire, then make your first move. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Look at what changes after your first action.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Practice with a purpose
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The goal to keep in mind
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.
From the start of a round
- 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.
How to use the controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Follow the example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Take a moment to compare.
A useful caution
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Helpful answers for players
What is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For this browser game, 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.
Before I begin, 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?
For clarity: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
When I return, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
For clarity: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
On this playing page, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.