THE PLAYBOOK · ZCFYD
Making your first moves in Peg Solitaire
Read the aim of Peg Solitaire, then make your first move. Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Look at what changes after your first action. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
A small practice goal
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.
The challenge in front of you
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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.
Choosing and moving on screen
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Check any mode label before starting.
Learn from a sample situation
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed. Check the rule before repeating the action. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions that come up during play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Leave a single peg on the English cross board.
Before I begin, how do I control Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback.
When I return, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
What format does Peg Solitaire offer?
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.