Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for puzzle lovers looking for a quick, relaxing mental challenge. Its strong point is the addictive simplicity.
Highlights
- Rules learned in seconds
- Genuine mental challenge
- Extremely portable and practical
- Huge satisfaction upon winning
Keep in mind
- Can be frustrating for beginners
- Lack of social interaction
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About the game
What you do in a play session
You know that classic challenge found on coffee tables or at your grandparents' house? We're talking about the famous Peg Solitaire! This game is the definition of elegant simplicity: you have a board filled with pegs and just one empty hole. The goal? Clear the area, leaving only a single peg in the center. But don't be fooled by the appearance, because the logic here is rigorous. To remove the pieces, you must jump one peg over another into an empty space, eliminating the piece that was 'jumped over'.
The game is a true exercise in patience and planning. Every move you make completely alters the possibilities for the next ones, and a mistake at the start can leave you stuck with three or four pegs scattered around, with no way out. There are famous variations, such as the 33-peg English cross or the 37-peg French octagon, but the essence is the same: it's you against the board's logic. It's the perfect kind of game to unplug from the world, exercise your brain, and try to beat your own efficiency record. There's no luck, no cards—just you and your ability to predict the sequence of jumps needed to reach the final result. If you enjoy mathematical puzzles and abstract strategy games, this classic is an essential starting point. It's fast, portable, and addictive, turning the frustration of 'almost getting it' into the fuel to try one more time.
The game is a true exercise in patience and planning. Every move you make completely alters the possibilities for the next ones, and a mistake at the start can leave you stuck with three or four pegs scattered around, with no way out. There are famous variations, such as the 33-peg English cross or the 37-peg French octagon, but the essence is the same: it's you against the board's logic. It's the perfect kind of game to unplug from the world, exercise your brain, and try to beat your own efficiency record. There's no luck, no cards—just you and your ability to predict the sequence of jumps needed to reach the final result. If you enjoy mathematical puzzles and abstract strategy games, this classic is an essential starting point. It's fast, portable, and addictive, turning the frustration of 'almost getting it' into the fuel to try one more time.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Families
Publisher
(Public Domain), (Self-Published), (Unknown), AB Sandbergs Sportspel, ABRA, De Agostini, Alga, Are-Jay Game Company, Bell, Berwick's Toy Co. Ltd., Boy's Own Paper, Built-Rite, Carlit, Cayro, The Games, Chad Valley Co Ltd., CHH Games, Co Ma, Codeg, Dal Negro, Dilemma Games, Dourios, Dujardin, Empire Plastics Corporation, Escho, Falcon Games (I), Gabriel, Gerhards Spiel und Design, Gerla Plastik, H. P. Gibson & Sons, HABA, Hausser, Hawkin's Bazaar, Horizon Group USA, House of Marbles, HS, Ilex, Inovac Rima SA, John Jaques of London, Jumbo, King International, Kohner Bros., Longfield Games, Lubbers & Bell Mfg Co, Merit, Montana, Nelospelit, Nelostuote Oy, Neroulia, New Entertainment Ltd, Noris Spiele, Oriental Trading Company, Original Pussy, Parris Manufacturing Company, Paul Lamond Games Ltd, Pentangle, Peri Spiele, Peter Pan Playthings, Piatnik, Pier 1 Imports, Pin International, Planet Finska, Pressman Toy Corp., The Purple Cow, Reiss Games, relo, Ruibal Hermanos S.A., Russimco Games, S.A. Derwik, Salco, Schmidt Spiele, Selchow & Righter, Sherms, Inc., Skjøde Skjern, Sladecolour Board Games, Smethport Specialty Co., Spear's Games, Sterling Innovation, Super Accord, Tactic, ThinkFun, Toltoys, Tryne, R Turner, U3, Unicorn Products, Verlag Junge Welt, VERO, Wm F. Drueke & Sons, Inc., Wood Expressions, Woodstock Spiele, Πέταλο (Petalo)
Designer
(Uncredited)
Artist
Nob Yoshigahara
Community
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2,122owners
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many people can play?
Just one! It's a strictly solo game, designed for you to challenge yourself.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! You'll learn the jumping rule in 10 seconds, but it will take hours (or days) to master the strategy.
How long does a game last?
Usually between 10 and 15 minutes, depending on how much you think before each jump.
Is the game complex?
The rule is simple, but the complexity lies in solving the puzzle. It's a game of pure abstract strategy.
Who do you recommend it for?
Anyone who enjoys Sudoku, Rubik's Cubes, or any logic challenge that requires planning.
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