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Getting started with Peg Solitaire
Choose a round of Peg Solitaire and settle into its rules. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Use the example below to understand a decision.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
One thing to notice as you play
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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.
The controls to know
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Put the rules into context
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Check the rule before repeating the action. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Further help with the game
While learning, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
How do I control Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While learning, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For a quick reminder, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
As a new player, 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.
