Work from the outer arms toward the center.
English
One jump at a time
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Difficulty
English cross board
Pegs32Legal moves4
Select a peg, then an empty hole two spaces away.
Game introduction
What is Peg Solitaire?
Peg Solitaire is a one-player jumping puzzle on a cross-shaped board. A legal move jumps one peg over an adjacent peg into an empty hole, removing the jumped piece.
The familiar center opening is joined by alternate cross and diamond starts. Undo lets you explore a line without losing the whole attempt.
- Category
- Logic
- Difficulty
- Medium–Expert
- Typical game
- 5–15 min
How to play
How to play Peg Solitaire
- Select a peg that can jump over a neighboring peg.
- Choose the empty hole two spaces away in the same row or column.
- The jumped peg is removed automatically.
- Continue until one peg remains, ideally in the center.
A little help
Peg Solitaire tips
Avoid leaving an isolated peg with no possible jump.
Preserve routes that can bring a peg back into the center.
Use Undo to compare two branches from the same position.
Good to know
Peg Solitaire Frequently asked questions
Is Peg Solitaire free to play online?
Yes. You can play the full Peg Solitaire game free in your browser with no account, subscription or download.
Are diagonal jumps allowed?
No. Pegs jump exactly two holes horizontally or vertically.
What is the ideal finish?
The classic goal is one remaining peg in the center hole, though reaching any single peg is an excellent solve.
Can I play Peg Solitaire on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The game is designed for touch screens as well as mouse controls, with keyboard controls included where they suit the puzzle.