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Making your first moves in Star Battle

Open Star Battle, check the instructions and begin a round. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Read the objective before making your first input. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.

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

When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Understand the aim

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.

How to proceed

  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.

Getting comfortable with the controls

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. Look at the feedback after the action.

See the idea in action

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.

Keep this in mind

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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.

If you are unsure

For my first round, what is the goal of Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.

While reading the Guide, 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.

For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Star Battle?

Here is the relevant explanation: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

When I return, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?

For clarity: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.

When I return, what format does Star Battle offer?

Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.

When I return, which play mode does Star Battle use?

Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

For my first round, where should I start with Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.

When I return, 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.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Star Battle again?

The key detail is this: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

While learning, how do I report an issue with Star Battle?

Keep this in mind: 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.

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