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Your guide to Star Battle
Choose a round of Star Battle and settle into its rules. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
Try a more deliberate round
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.
Aim for this result
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. The example below illustrates a decision.
How a round unfolds
- 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.
How your actions work
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
Learn from a sample situation
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Avoid this misunderstanding
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Helpful answers for players
While learning, what is the goal of Star Battle?
For clarity: 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?
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.
What example helps explain Star Battle?
For clarity: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
While learning, 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.
As a new player, which play mode does Star Battle use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.