THE PLAYBOOK · SOLOHB
Learn the rules of Peg Solitaire
Peg Solitaire gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
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. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
The playing sequence
- 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
A few questions answered
Before I begin, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For my first round, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
On this playing page, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
On this playing page, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Before I begin, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.