THE PLAYBOOK · SWEETTONG
How to play Star Battle
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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
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. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For this browser game, 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.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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?
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
The key detail is this: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
As a new player, 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?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.