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A practical guide to Star Battle

Build familiarity through play

Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.

The challenge in front of you

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Follow these playing steps

  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.

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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use one clear input at a time.

One way to understand the rules

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Notice the change in the playing area.

A common point of confusion

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.

Answers about the rules and controls

When I return, what is the goal of Star Battle?

The key detail is this: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.

When I return, how do I control Star Battle?

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

On this playing page, what example helps explain Star Battle?

The key detail is this: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?

For clarity: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.

While learning, what format does Star Battle offer?

The key detail is this: 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?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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?

Keep this in mind: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

While learning, how can I find Star Battle again?

The key detail is this: 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?

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.