THE PLAYBOOK · DJCFW
Understand the basics of Peg Solitaire
Read the aim of Peg Solitaire, then make your first move. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Use the example below to understand a decision.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Try a more deliberate 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. Keep the objective visible.
What counts as success
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Making your moves
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
See how the rules apply
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
Pay attention to this rule
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. 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.
More answers before you play
Before I begin, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For a quick reminder, 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: 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.
For this browser game, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
