THE PLAYBOOK · 6CHROME
How to play Star Battle
Start Star Battle by looking at the playing area and its controls. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions. Check the rule that explains your first action. 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.
Keep the aim in sight
Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Choose a deliberate next step.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
When I return, how do I control Star Battle?
For clarity: 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?
Here is the relevant explanation: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
For my first round, 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.
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.
