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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Rules, controls and help for Peg Solitaire

Make Peg Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.

English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

An idea for your next attempt

After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.

What counts as success

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

The steps to play

  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.

How your actions work

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Check any mode label before starting.

Put the rules into context

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the controls nearby.

Pay attention to this rule

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

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

Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

On this playing page, 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.

For this browser game, 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?

Keep this in mind: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.

For a quick reminder, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

For clarity: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

As a new player, 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.

For a quick reminder, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

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.

On this playing page, how can I find Peg Solitaire again?

Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

While learning, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: 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.

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