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How to Play Star Battle

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Rules, controls and help for Star Battle

Make Star Battle your next activity in the game library. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.

The challenge in front of you

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. Review the board or playing area as it changes.

Work through the instructions

  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.

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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.

See the idea in action

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Read the matching step again.

A mistake to avoid

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.

Common questions

When I return, 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.

How do I control Star Battle?

For clarity: 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?

For clarity: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.

When I return, 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?

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.

While reading the Guide, which play mode does Star Battle use?

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

For this browser game, where should I start with Star Battle?

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?

For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

When I return, 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.

As a new player, 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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