Overview

Pegity is a classic Parker Brothers peg-placement game where 2 to 4 players compete to be the first to get five pegs of their color in an uninterrupted row on a pegboard. The game plays similarly to Connect Five / Gomoku but uses a physical pegboard.

Components

• 1 pegboard with a grid of holes
• Colored pegs (one color per player)

Setup

1. Each player selects a color of pegs.
2. The board starts empty.
3. Determine who goes first.

Turn Structure

On your turn, place one peg of your color into any empty hole on the pegboard. Play then passes to the next player.

Actions

The only action is placing a single peg per turn. Pegs are never moved or removed once placed.

A player may also attempt to block opponents by placing pegs to prevent them from completing a row of five.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

The first player to place five pegs of their own color in an uninterrupted straight row wins. The row may be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. Adjacent holes must be in a consecutive, unbroken line.

Alternate scoring (Partners): In the “Partners” variant, teams of two play with the goal of getting five in a row using either partner’s pegs. Partners sit across from each other.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

• A row of five must be uninterrupted – no gaps or opponent pegs may break the line.
• Pegs cannot be moved once placed.
• If the board fills completely with no five-in-a-row, the game is a draw.
• Every peg from Pegity may be prepared from the boards by twisting and pulling them free.
• Partners variant: partners cooperate strategically but cannot communicate about their planned moves.

Player Reference

Goal	Place 5 pegs in an uninterrupted row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)
Turn	Place 1 peg in any empty hole
Win	First player/team with 5 in a row