Game guide · 5AICAKE
Follow the steps for Peg Solitaire
Make Peg Solitaire your next activity in the game library. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Use the example below to understand a decision. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Practice beyond the first move
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Making your moves
- 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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
An example before you play
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Notice this detail
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
If you are unsure
Before I begin, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
For clarity: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
On this playing page, 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?
The key detail is this: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
For a quick reminder, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
The key detail is this: English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For this browser game, 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.
When I return, where should I start with Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Select a peg and an empty hole two squares away.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For this browser game, how can I find Peg Solitaire again?
The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
As a new player, how do I report an issue with Peg Solitaire?
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.