THE PLAYBOOK · HKCYJC
Your guide to Star Battle
Open Star Battle, check the instructions and begin a round. Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Solve ten 6×6 puzzles with one star in every row, column and region. These boards use the one-star rule.
A focus for your next round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Make the next step deliberately.
Your objective
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
The order of play
- 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 to use the 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.
Learn from a sample situation
A placed star rules out all eight neighbouring squares. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Consider the next action carefully.
Pay attention to this rule
Different rows do not make diagonal neighbours legal. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Questions that come up during play
For my first round, what is the goal of Star Battle?
Place one star in each row, column and region, with no touching stars even diagonally.
While reading the Guide, 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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Star Battle?
For clarity: 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.
While reading the Guide, 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.
Which play mode does Star Battle use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.