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Star Battle

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Understand the basics of 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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

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

A small practice goal

After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.

What you are aiming for

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. The example below illustrates a decision.

The playing sequence

  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.

Your inputs

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

Follow the example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Read the matching step again.

One detail worth checking

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.

Questions about this game

What is the goal of Star Battle?

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

When I return, how do I control Star Battle?

Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Star Battle?

For clarity: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

What should I watch out for in Star Battle?

The key detail is this: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.

For this browser game, what format does Star Battle offer?

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

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.

For my first round, where should I start with Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.

While learning, 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 my first round, how can I find Star Battle again?

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

Before I begin, how do I report an issue with Star Battle?

The key detail is this: 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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