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How to play Star Battle
Read the aim of Star Battle, then make your first move. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Aim for this result
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
Start here and follow along
- 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.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
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. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
More answers before you play
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
While learning, how do I control Star Battle?
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
As a new player, what example helps explain Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
For my first round, 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.
As a new player, 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.