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Your guide to Peg Solitaire

Practice with a purpose

Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Refer to the controls when needed.

Your objective

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.

Work through the instructions

  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.

Getting comfortable with the 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.

An example to follow

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.

Watch out for this

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.

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.

When I return, how do I control Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.

As a new player, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.

When I return, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.

Before I begin, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

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

While learning, 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.

On this playing page, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

Do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

Before I begin, how can I find Peg Solitaire again?

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

For this browser game, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?

Keep this in mind: 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.