Snappywords - Puzzles & Word Games - Battle Star
Star Battle is a logic puzzle where you place stars on a grid - following a set of clear rules. The goal: each row, each column, and each marked region must contain exactly a specific number of stars - usually one or two. No two stars may be adjacent to each other - not horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.

The game begins with an empty grid. Your task is to find the only valid star positions step by step, using logical reasoning and the process of elimination. As the puzzle progresses, the number of valid options becomes more limited - and the solution more apparent.

Whether you need to place one or two stars per area depends on the puzzle's difficulty level. Despite the simple rules, Star Battle demands sharp focus and strategic thinking.

5 Tips for Successful Star Battle Play

1. Start with safe spaces

If a region or row has only a few remaining options, you can often identify guaranteed star positions. Use these as starting points to narrow down the rest of the grid.

2. Think negatively

Sometimes it’s easier to identify where stars cannot go. Marking these spaces helps you focus on the possible placements that remain.

3. Mind the distance between stars

Stars can never touch - not even diagonally. Placing one star automatically rules out the eight surrounding cells. This exclusion effect is a powerful tool for solving the puzzle.

4. Focus on regions, not just rows and columns

Many players focus too heavily on rows and columns. Don’t forget the marked regions - each must also contain exactly the required number of stars.

5. Regularly check your Progress

A common mistake is overlooking contradictions until it’s too late. Pause now and then to make sure your current placements follow all the rules for rows, columns, and regions.

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