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\"Star<\/p>\n

PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools; in composite Star Battle mode a left click places a star, right click in a cell marks off the cell, and a right click on an edge or corner marks in a dot as a placement note.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Tokyo Olympic Torch<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 12th puzzle from guest contributor Takeya Saikachi.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Standard Star Battle<\/a> rules. Two stars per row, column, and region.<\/p>\n

Difficulty:<\/b> 1.5 stars<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:00, Master = 1:30, Expert = 3:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a>; a solution video is also available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Follow this link for other classic Star Battles<\/a> and this link for Star Battle variations<\/a>. If you are new to this puzzle type, here are our easiest Star Battles<\/a> to get started on. More Star Battle puzzles can be found in The Art of Puzzles<\/i><\/a>, in the books Star Battle<\/i><\/a> by JinHoo Ahn and Star Battle 2<\/i><\/a> by JinHoo Ahn and Murat Can Tonta, and in our beginner-friendly collection Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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