How to Play Star Battle

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Rules, controls and help for Star Battle

Bring your attention to one round of Star Battle. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.

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

A small practice goal

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Refer to the controls when needed.

The purpose of your moves

Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.

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.

Your inputs

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. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.

Try this example

A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.

A mistake to avoid

Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Compare the situation with the worked example. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

Answers about the rules and controls