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How to play Star Battle
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. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Review a difficult moment
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.
Your goal
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Step by step
- 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.
Controls
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
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.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
While learning, 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.
As a new player, what example helps explain Star Battle?
The key detail is this: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
For clarity: 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.