THE PLAYBOOK · ZHYCMS
Play Peg Solitaire with the rules at hand
Try Peg Solitaire at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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 small practice goal
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
The steps to 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.
Your inputs
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Look at the feedback after the action.
See the idea in action
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Choose a deliberate next step.
Where a round can go wrong
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Further help with the game
What is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
While learning, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
What example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
As a new player, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
For clarity: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Before I begin, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.