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Making your first moves in 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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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 focus for your next round
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
What the game asks you to do
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Follow the example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Look for the relevant detail.
Notice this detail
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Answers about the rules and controls
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.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: 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.
On this playing page, which play mode does Star Battle use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.