How to Play Star Battle

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Star Battle: from controls to your first round

Bring your attention to one round of Star Battle. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the example below to understand a decision. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.

Build familiarity through play

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Refer to the controls when needed.

What you are aiming for

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.

The steps to play

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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use one clear input at a time.

See how the rules apply

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.

An important reminder

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.

A few questions answered