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Peg Solitaire

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Peg Solitaire: how a round works

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Peg Solitaire. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

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

Give this approach a try

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

Understand the aim

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.

A walkthrough of the rules

  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 to interact with the game

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

A closer look at one example

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.

One detail worth checking

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

Questions about this game

When I return, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: 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.

When I return, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

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

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?

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

What format does Peg Solitaire offer?

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

When I return, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?

The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

When I return, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

Before I begin, 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.

While reading the Guide, how can I find Peg Solitaire again?

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

Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?

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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