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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Find your footing in Peg Solitaire

Try Peg Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

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.

What you need to achieve

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

The playing sequence

  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.

Keyboard and screen controls

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

Try this example

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.

Check this before moving on

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. 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.

Read these answers for extra help

While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

For a quick reminder, how do I control Peg Solitaire?

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.

For my first round, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

Before I begin, 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.

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