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\"Star<\/p>\n

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

or solve online<\/a> (using our beta test of Penpa-Edit tools)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Throwing Star (made out of the four symmetric center regions)<\/p>\n

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

Answer String:<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 2:00, Master = 3:30, Expert = 7:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/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 book Star Battle<\/i><\/a> by JinHoo Ahn, 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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