How to Play Star Battle

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How to play Star Battle

Try Star Battle at your own pace and keep its objective in view. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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 useful comparison

Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.

Your goal

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.

Step by step

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.

Controls

Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.

A useful example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.

Watch out for this

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.

Common questions