THE PLAYBOOK · DOORSL
Play Star Battle with the rules at hand
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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
Give this approach a try
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
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.
The steps to play
- 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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Learn from a sample situation
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Look for the relevant detail.
Where a round can go wrong
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Clarifying the way this game works
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?
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.
For my first round, what example helps explain Star Battle?
The key detail is this: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
For my first round, 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.
Before I begin, 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.