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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Getting started with Peg Solitaire

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Peg Solitaire. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.

Something to practise

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.

The goal to keep in mind

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

Making your moves

  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. A new-round button replaces the current round.

See how the rules apply

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

Watch out for this

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.

Questions that come up during play

While reading the Guide, 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 learning, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.

As a new player, 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?

The key detail is this: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

For my first round, 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.

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