From the Foxger’s Den #20: Star Battle
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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.
08:12.
The (real) opening was tough to find. Observing that five regions occupy five rows was tough. The puzzle was really fun though.
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
I tend not to report scores that are too low in my opinion. This one is some of the exceptions. 😛
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