From the Foxger’s Den #20: Star Battle

Star Battle by Grant Fikes

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or solve online (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)

Theme: Star Battle of LITS (the shading is for decorative purposes only, but matches that on the author’s board game logo)

Rules: Standard Star Battle rules. Two stars per row, column, and region.

Answer String: For each row from top to bottom, enter the number of the first column from the left where a star appears. Enter these numbers as a single string with no separators.

Time Standards (highlight to view): Grandmaster = 2:45, Master = 4:45, Expert = 9:30

Solution: PDF

Note: Follow this link for other classic Star Battles and this link for Star Battle variations. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Star Battles to get started on. More Star Battle puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles, in the book Star Battle by JinHoo Ahn, and in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles by Serkan Yürekli.

  • chaotic_iak says:

    08:12.

    The (real) opening was tough to find. Observing that five regions occupy five rows was tough. The puzzle was really fun though.

    • TheSubro says:

      5:15

      I never beat Chaotic_Iak’s reported scores, so I figured I would proudly toss this one out there. :0)

      Fluid solve from my snail-ish end. Enjoyable puzzle all around.

      TheSubro

  • Jay says:

    Online version: [EDIT: Removed as we added our own official link to post]

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