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How to Play Star Battle

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Know the goal in Star Battle

Try Star Battle at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the example below to understand a decision. Read the objective before making your first input. Use the example below to understand a decision.

Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.

Build familiarity through play

After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.

Understand the aim

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.

Step by step

  1. Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
  2. Respect fixed starter stars.
  3. Check rows, columns and coloured regions.
  4. Check puzzle verifies the final arrangement.

How to use the controls

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.

Follow the example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.

Pay attention to this rule

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.

Common questions

For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Star Battle?

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.

Before I begin, how do I control Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

When I return, what example helps explain Star Battle?

The key detail is this: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

As a new player, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?

Here is the relevant explanation: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.

As a new player, what format does Star Battle offer?

Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.

For my first round, which play mode does Star Battle use?

Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

On this playing page, where should I start with Star Battle?

For clarity: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.

On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Star Battle again?

Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

When I return, how do I report an issue with Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.

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