THE PLAYBOOK · NX12653
The Star Battle playbook
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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you are aiming for
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. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
How to proceed
- 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.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
Try this example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Check the stated objective.
A common point of confusion
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.
Questions about this game
What is the goal of Star Battle?
For clarity: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
When I return, 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.
While learning, what example helps explain Star Battle?
The key detail is this: 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.
For this browser game, 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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.