THE PLAYBOOK · MEIBO0417
Peg Solitaire: rules and examples
Take a moment with Peg Solitaire before moving to another game. 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. Use the example below to understand a decision.
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
Something to practise
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Keep the objective visible.
The challenge in front of you
Leave a single peg on the English cross board. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Step by step
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap a piece and destination; use the turn indicator and legal-move feedback. Use the control method described here for this activity. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
One detail worth checking
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.
If you are unsure
For my first round, what is the goal of Peg Solitaire?
Keep this in mind: 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.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Peg Solitaire?
Here is the relevant explanation: Peg–peg–empty in one line permits one jump.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Peg Solitaire?
The key detail is this: Diagonal jumps and pulling are not allowed.
On this playing page, what format does Peg Solitaire offer?
English 33-hole cross; central starting gap; any final single peg wins.
For my first round, which play mode does Peg Solitaire use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.