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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Peg Solitaire: from controls to your first round

Open Peg Solitaire, check the instructions and begin a round. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

A focus for your next round

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.

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.

The playing sequence

  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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

See the idea in action

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Notice the change in the playing area.

Keep this in mind

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.

A few questions answered

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

Keep this in mind: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

While reading the Guide, 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.

What example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

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

For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.

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

Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

While reading the Guide, 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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