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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Know the goal in Peg Solitaire

Start Peg Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

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

Bring this focus to a round

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. 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. Keep the controls in easy reach.

From the start of a round

  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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

An example before you play

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.

An important reminder

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

A few questions answered

What is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: 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.

What example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.

Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.

For my first round, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

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

For this browser game, 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.

As a new player, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

When I return, 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.

For my first round, 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?

For clarity: 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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