Game guide · 05MC
Find your footing in 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. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
Try a more deliberate round
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Keep the objective visible.
Understand the aim
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. Keep the controls in easy reach.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Using the playing area
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. Use one clear input at a time.
Follow the example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
A few questions answered
For my first round, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
When I return, 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
When I return, what format does Star Battle offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
While learning, which play mode does Star Battle use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Star Battle?
No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
On this playing page, how can I find Star Battle again?
For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
On this playing page, 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.
