THE PLAYBOOK · BXBZYS
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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
Practice with a purpose
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
Aim for this result
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. 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.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A closer look at one example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Check the stated objective.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Clarifying the way this game works
While learning, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
As a new player, 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 my first round, what example helps explain Star Battle?
The key detail is this: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
For a quick reminder, 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.
While learning, 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.