THE PLAYBOOK · ADAMMBS
How to play Star Battle
Star Battle gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. 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. 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.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
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. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Read a button’s label before selecting it. 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. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
What is the goal of Star Battle?
For clarity: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
On this playing page, 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.
When I return, what example helps explain Star Battle?
Keep this in mind: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
While reading the Guide, 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
While learning, 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.
