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Star Battle: what to know before playing

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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.

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

Something to practise

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Refer to the controls when needed.

What the game asks you to do

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.

How a round unfolds

  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.

Using the playing area

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Check any mode label before starting.

Work through an example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Consider the next action carefully.

Pay attention to this rule

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.

Clarifying the way this game works

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

The key detail is this: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.

For this browser game, 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.

What example helps explain Star Battle?

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.

Before I begin, what format does Star Battle offer?

For clarity: 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?

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

Where should I start with Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: 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?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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?

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.

On this playing page, 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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