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How to Play Star Battle

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Read before your next round of Star Battle

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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.

A small practice goal

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. Make the next step deliberately.

The challenge in front of you

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.

Start here and follow along

  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.

Making selections and moves

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.

A useful example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.

A common point of confusion

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. 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

For this browser game, 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.

For my first round, how do I control Star Battle?

The key detail is this: 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.

While learning, 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?

For clarity: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.

Before I begin, 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.

On this playing page, where should I start with Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.

Do I need an account or a payment for Star Battle?

For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

While reading the Guide, how can I find Star Battle again?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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?

Here is the relevant explanation: 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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