Star Battle - Logic puzzle challenge

Star Battle presents a stimulating logic-based challenge. You are tasked with placing two stars in every row, column, and designated area while ensuring that no two stars come into contact, even diagonally! Each puzzle has a unique solution that can be uncovered through logical deduction—no guessing is involved!

Although these logic puzzles may prove to be quite demanding, you can always verify your current solution and request a hint if you're feeling stuck.

Engage with these puzzles to test your skills, unwind, sharpen your mind, or simply enjoy some leisure time. They provide hours of captivating entertainment! With difficulty levels ranging from easy to expert, there's something available for puzzle lovers of all expertise levels.

Are you ready to take on the challenge? Will you be able to solve them all?

Features:

- Verify if your current solution is correct

- Unlimited hints available, complete with explanations

- Offline compatibility

- Dark mode along with various color themes

- And much more...

Star Battle can be described as both an object placement puzzle, similar to Battleship or Trees and Tents, and a binary determination puzzle, akin to Hitori or Nurikabe. Many users find it to be a fascinating blend of Sudoku and Minesweeper. It is also known as "Two Not Touch," a title used by The New York Times, and "Queens," under which there's a 1-star variant on LinkedIn. This puzzle was designed by Hans Eendebak for the 2003 World Puzzle Championship.

All puzzles featured in this application are developed by brennerd.

Star Battle Review: An Elegant Symphony of Logic and Enlightenment

Having immersed myself in countless sessions of Star Battle, I can confidently declare it a masterclass in elegant, cerebral gameplay. Far from being a mere Sudoku clone, this puzzle demands a uniquely intricate dance of deduction where every placement reverberates across the entire grid. What captivates me most is the profound satisfaction of those "lightbulb moments" — when recognizing that only one cell in a jagged region can hold a star because of diagonal constraints in adjacent sections feels like unlocking a secret layer of reality. The puzzles escalate beautifully; "Easy" levels lull you into a soothing rhythm of logical patterns, while "Expert" grids become consuming battlefields where a single misstep collapses an hour’s progress. 

Yet, the genius lies in its unparalleled hint system. Unlike other puzzle games that merely correct errors, Star Battle’s hints teach — explaining why a star cannot occupy a cell or must reside in another, transforming frustration into genuine learning. I frequently found myself resisting hints, only to feel pure triumph when the solution clicked via pure deduction. The clean interface — especially the soothing dark mode during late-night solving marathons — ensures zero distractions from the crystalline logic. Whether unwinding with a gentle 10x10 puzzle or dissecting a formidable 15x15 monster, Star Battle consistently delivers that rare blend of tranquility and intellectual exhilaration. It’s not just a puzzle; it’s a meditation on precision.

FAQ 

Is it as repetitive as Sudoku? Not at all. Irregular regions and diagonal constraints force entirely new solving approaches each puzzle. Logic evolves dynamically.

Do hints ruin the challenge? No — they’re pedagogical. Explanations deepen understanding rather than giving answers, making harder puzzles more approachable.

How’s offline play? Flawless. Perfect for flights or commutes. All puzzles/downloads reside locally after first access.

True to "no guessing" promise? Absolutely. Every solve path relies solely on logical elimination. Guessing always breaks the rules.

Replay value after solving? Infinite. With procedurally generated puzzles across 4 difficulties, each playthrough reshapes your strategy.