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Peg Solitaire: from controls to your first round
Try Peg Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Practice beyond the first move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
What you are aiming for
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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.
How your actions work
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Learn from a sample situation
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Keep this in mind
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Helpful answers for players
While learning, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
As a new player, 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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For my first round, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
For clarity: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
On this playing page, 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.
