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A practical guide to Star Battle
Make Star Battle your next activity in the game library. 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.
One thing to notice as you play
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Make the next step deliberately.
The challenge in front of you
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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.
Input guidance
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See how the rules apply
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A mistake to avoid
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Further help with the game
On this playing page, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Star Battle?
For clarity: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
When I return, 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 mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For my first round, where should I start with Star Battle?
For clarity: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
On this playing page, do I need an account or a payment for Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: 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?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
For a quick reminder, how do I report an issue with Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: 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.