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Star Battle: how a round works
Start Star Battle by looking at the playing area and its controls. 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. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. 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. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
Follow these playing steps
- 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 to use the 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. Use one clear input at a time.
Learn from a sample situation
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Look for the relevant detail.
A useful caution
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Questions that come up during play
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.
On this playing page, how do I control Star Battle?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Star Battle?
The key detail is this: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
For clarity: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
What format does Star Battle offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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 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?
For clarity: 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?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
How can I find Star Battle again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For this browser game, 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.
