Peg Solitaire

Play free online — no downloads, no installs.

About Peg Solitaire

Peg Solitaire (also called Brainvita) is a classic free online board puzzle. The cross-shaped board starts full except for the centre hole. Jump one peg over an adjacent peg into the empty hole beyond, removing the peg you jumped — and keep going. Clear as many pegs as you can; the perfect finish is a single peg left in the very centre. Easy to learn, genuinely tricky to solve, and playable on phone or desktop with no download and no sign-up.

How to play

Work toward the centre and avoid stranding lone pegs on the arms of the cross, where nothing can reach them. Think a couple of jumps ahead — a move that clears a peg now can cut off the only route to another. Keeping the board symmetrical for as long as you can makes the endgame far easier.

Frequently asked questions

Is Peg Solitaire free to play?
Yes — Peg Solitaire is completely free to play online in your browser, with no download, no installs and no sign-up.
How do you play Peg Solitaire?
Tap a peg to pick it up — the holes it can jump into light up. Tap a highlighted hole (two spaces away over a neighbour) to jump there. The peg you jumped over is removed from the board.
Can I play Peg Solitaire on my phone?
Yes — Peg Solitaire works on phones, tablets and computers. It runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install.
Any tips for Peg Solitaire?
Work toward the centre and avoid stranding lone pegs on the arms of the cross, where nothing can reach them. Think a couple of jumps ahead — a move that clears a peg now can cut off the only route to another. Keeping the board symmetrical for as long as you can makes the endgame far easier.