THE PLAYBOOK · FQ12349
The essentials of playing Star Battle
Choose a round of Star Battle and settle into its rules. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the example below to understand a decision. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
A small practice goal
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Start with a deliberate move.
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.
How to interact with the game
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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
Work through an example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Keep this in mind
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Compare the situation with the worked example. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Clarifying the way this game works
Before I begin, what is the goal of Star Battle?
For clarity: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
On this playing page, how do I control Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Star Battle?
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
While reading the Guide, 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.
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.