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How to Play Peg Solitaire

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Peg Solitaire: what to know before playing

Choose a round of Peg Solitaire and settle into its rules. 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.

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. Notice the feedback after each input.

What you need to achieve

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.

How a round unfolds

  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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. A new-round button replaces the current round.

An example to follow

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.

Where a round can go wrong

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 that come up during play

What is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

On this playing page, how do I control Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.

For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.

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.

As a new player, 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.

While learning, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

Do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: 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?

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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