Question 1

What is the objective of Peg Solitaire?

Accepted Answer

Remove all but one peg from the board by jumping. The ultimate goal is to leave the final peg in the center.

Question 2

How do you set up Peg Solitaire?

Accepted Answer

The English board is cross-shaped with 33 holes. Start with 32 pegs filling all holes except the center. The European board is circular with 37 holes. Various other board shapes exist.

Question 3

How do you win at Peg Solitaire?

Accepted Answer

Solve by reducing to a single peg. The 'perfect' solution ends with the peg in the center. Any single-peg finish is a success; ending with multiple pegs means you're stuck.

Question 4

What are the basic rules of Peg Solitaire?

Accepted Answer

A peg jumps over an adjacent peg (horizontally or vertically) to an empty hole beyond. The jumped peg is removed from the board. Diagonal jumps are not allowed (in the standard game).

Question 5

What are some strategy tips for Peg Solitaire?

Accepted Answer

Work from the outside in - don't leave isolated pegs in corners early. Symmetry can help - try to maintain balanced positions. Learn patterns that clear sections efficiently.

Question 6

Are there different variants of Peg Solitaire?

Accepted Answer

English Board: 33-hole cross-shaped board (the standard). European Board: 37-hole circular/cross hybrid. Triangular Peg Solitaire: Triangle-shaped board, popular in restaurants. Different starting holes: Try starting with different positions empty.

Question 7

What is the history of Peg Solitaire?

Accepted Answer

Peg Solitaire became popular in France in the late 17th century. Legend credits its invention to a French prisoner in the Bastille, though its true origins are unknown.

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