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How to Play Star Battle

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Star Battle: instructions and practice

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. Use the example below to understand a decision. 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.

Bring this focus to a round

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Keep the objective visible.

What counts as success

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Keep the controls in easy reach.

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.

Using the playing area

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. A new-round button replaces the current round.

A closer look at one example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Check the stated objective.

Check this before moving on

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

If you are unsure

For this browser game, what is the goal of Star Battle?

For clarity: 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?

For clarity: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.

While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

When I return, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?

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.

On this playing page, which play mode does Star Battle use?

For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

For a quick reminder, where should I start with Star Battle?

For clarity: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.

For this browser game, 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.

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.

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.

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