THE PLAYBOOK · SDYZ85
How to play Star Battle
Take a moment with Star Battle before moving to another game. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
Notice the feedback
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.
Your goal
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Check the rules when you are unsure.
Step by step
- 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.
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. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
While learning, how do I control Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
For clarity: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
While learning, what format does Star Battle offer?
For clarity: 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
