THE PLAYBOOK · LINCANGCHU
How to play Star Battle
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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
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. 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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.
A useful example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
What is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
Before I begin, 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.
While learning, what example helps explain Star Battle?
The key detail is this: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
What should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
For this browser game, what format does Star Battle offer?
For clarity: Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
On this playing page, which play mode does Star Battle use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
