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How to Play Star Battle

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Star Battle: how a round works

Use a short break to learn the rhythm of Star Battle. 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. 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.

Build familiarity through play

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.

What the game asks you to do

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.

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.

Keyboard and screen controls

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

Follow the example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.

A useful caution

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

If you are unsure

As a new player, what is the goal of Star Battle?

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

For a quick reminder, 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.

On this playing page, what example helps explain Star Battle?

Here is the relevant explanation: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?

For clarity: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.

While reading the Guide, 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.

For this browser game, 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.

While reading the Guide, where should I start with Star Battle?

Here is the relevant explanation: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.

Before I begin, 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.

While reading the Guide, how can I find Star Battle again?

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

For my first round, how do I report an issue with Star Battle?

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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