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Star Battle: a guide for your next round
Open Star Battle, check the instructions and begin a round. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Look at what changes after your first action. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Look at what changes after your first action.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
Practice with a purpose
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
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.
How to proceed
- Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
- Respect fixed starter stars.
- Check rows, columns and coloured regions.
- Check puzzle verifies the final arrangement.
Getting comfortable with 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Try this example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.
A mistake to avoid
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Read these answers for extra help
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.
When I return, how do I control Star Battle?
The key detail is this: 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?
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
When I return, what format does Star Battle offer?
The key detail is this: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
For this browser game, which play mode does Star Battle use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.