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Peg Solitaire: how a round works
Choose a round of Peg Solitaire and settle into its rules. 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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
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.
What the game asks you to do
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
How to interact with the game
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
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. Choose a deliberate next step.
Notice this detail
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Read these answers for extra help
What is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
What should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
While reading the Guide, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
For clarity: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Before I begin, 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.
While learning, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?
Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For a quick reminder, 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.
As a new player, 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.