Jump pegs over their neighbors into empty holes, removing the jumped peg each time, with the goal of finishing with a single peg left on the board. The classic cross board looks simple but demands careful ordering to avoid stranding pegs you can't reach.
How to play Peg Solitaire
- Start with the board full except for the center hole.
- Jump a peg horizontally or vertically over an adjacent peg into an empty hole.
- Remove the peg that was jumped over from the board.
- Keep jumping to clear pegs and aim to leave just one behind.
Tips & strategy
- Work toward the center so your final peg lands in the middle hole.
- Avoid isolating pegs in corners early, since they're hard to clear later.
- Think two or three jumps ahead so you don't leave gaps that can't be bridged.
Controls: Tap a peg, then tap the empty hole to jump it.
Peg Solitaire — FAQ
What's the goal of Peg Solitaire?
The classic goal is to clear the board down to a single remaining peg, ideally in the center.
Can I undo a bad jump?
Yes, you can undo moves or restart the board if you jump yourself into a dead end.
