Skip to content
CSDJJY

RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Peg Solitaire

Play Peg Solitaire ↗

Game guide · CSDJJY

Learn the rules of Peg Solitaire

Make Peg Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Use the example below to understand a decision.

English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

One thing to notice as you play

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.

What counts as success

Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

Start here and follow along

  1. Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
  2. Jump horizontally or vertically over one peg, removing it.
  3. Plan so remaining pegs can still interact.
  4. Undo repairs a deadlock.

Using the playing area

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

An example before you play

Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Choose a deliberate next step.

Pay attention to this rule

Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round.

Clarifying the way this game works

As a new player, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.

While reading the Guide, how do I control Peg Solitaire?

Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.

For this browser game, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.

For my first round, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.

When I return, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?

The key detail is this: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.

As a new player, 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.

For this browser game, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?

Here is the relevant explanation: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.

Do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?

The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

When I return, how can I find Peg Solitaire again?

For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

While reading the Guide, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?

For clarity: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.

Choose a Card Game (opens in a new tab)