THE PLAYBOOK · COEYSHOES
Getting started with Star Battle
Try Star Battle at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. 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.
Take a closer look while playing
Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.
Understand the aim
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. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
How your actions work
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
Try this 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.
Where a round can go wrong
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Questions about this game
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.
When I return, how do I control Star Battle?
The key detail is this: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Star Battle?
For clarity: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
For clarity: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
While reading the Guide, what format does Star Battle offer?
Keep this in mind: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
As a new player, 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.