THE PLAYBOOK · SZQILUFENG
The Peg Solitaire playbook
Start Peg Solitaire by looking at the playing area and its controls. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
An idea for your next attempt
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
The goal to keep in mind
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
Using the playing area
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
See the idea in action
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
A useful caution
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions about this game
For this browser game, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
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.
While learning, 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.
While learning, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
Keep this in mind: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
While learning, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.