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Star Battle: a guide for your next round

Read the aim of Star Battle, then make your first move. 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. Read the objective before making your first input. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

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

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.

The goal to keep in mind

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.

From the start of a round

  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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.

Work through an example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.

An important reminder

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

A few questions answered

On this playing page, what is the goal of Star Battle?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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.

As a new player, what example helps explain Star Battle?

For clarity: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.

For this browser game, 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.

While reading the Guide, 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.

As a new player, where should I start with Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.

For a quick reminder, 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 learning, how can I find Star Battle again?

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

While learning, 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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