THE PLAYBOOK · HBFLCG
Getting started with Peg Solitaire
Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Peg Solitaire. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Take a closer look while playing
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Read the matching step again.
Pay attention to this rule
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Clarifying the way this game works
On this playing page, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
For this browser game, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
While learning, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For a quick reminder, 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.