THE PLAYBOOK · CD12372
The essentials of playing Peg Solitaire
Read the aim of Peg Solitaire, then make your first move. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
A focus for your next round
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your objective
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Start with a deliberate move.
The order of play
- 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.
Controls
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. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Try this example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Questions that come up during play
For this browser game, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
Before I begin, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
While learning, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For a quick reminder, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
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.