Game guide · CQXINXING
Learn your way around 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. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. 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.
An idea for your next attempt
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. 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. Take a moment to understand the current position.
Follow these playing steps
- 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. 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. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Take a moment to compare.
Where a round can go wrong
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Check the rule before repeating the action. Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart.
Clarifying the way this game works
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.
While learning, how do I control Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Click or tap squares or graph edges. Number boards include a digit pad. Undo reverses the previous change; Check puzzle validates the solution.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Star Battle?
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares.
For my first round, what should I watch out for in Star Battle?
The key detail is this: Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal.
For my first round, what format does Star Battle offer?
The key detail is this: 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?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
While reading the Guide, where should I start with Star Battle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Tap to place a star, mark a cell or clear it.
When I return, do I need an account or a payment for Star Battle?
For clarity: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
Before I begin, how can I find Star Battle again?
Here is the relevant explanation: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
How do I report an issue with Star Battle?
Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.