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How to play Star Battle
Take a moment with Star Battle before moving to another game. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. 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. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
While learning, 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.
While learning, 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 my first round, what example helps explain Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
What should I watch out for in Star Battle?
For clarity: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
As a new player, 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.
For a quick reminder, 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.
