THE PLAYBOOK · QCYANGCHU
Understand the basics of Star Battle
Bring your attention to one round of Star Battle. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Use the example below to understand a decision. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. 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.
Something to practise
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your objective
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
Work through the instructions
- 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.
Making selections and moves
Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Work through an example
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
A useful caution
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
If you are unsure
When I return, what is the goal of Star Battle?
The key detail is this: 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 a quick reminder, what example helps explain Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
While learning, 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.
For this browser game, 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.
