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Star Battle: a guide for your next round
Star Battle gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Your objective
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
How to proceed
- 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.
The controls to know
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See how the rules apply
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the controls nearby.
Notice this detail
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Further help with the game
When I return, 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.
Before I begin, 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.
While learning, what example helps explain Star Battle?
For clarity: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: 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.
As a new player, 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.
Where should I start with Star Battle?
The key detail is this: 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?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
When I return, how can I find Star Battle again?
Keep this in mind: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this playing page, how do I report an issue with Star Battle?
The key detail is this: 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.