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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 vertex marks in a dot as a placement note.)<\/p>\n

Theme:<\/b> Hooks<\/p>\n

Author\/Opus:<\/b> This is the 389th puzzle from our contributing puzzlemaster Grant Fikes.<\/p>\n

Rules:<\/b> Fill some cells with stars so that each row (in a horizontal or either of two diagonal directions) and bold region contains the indicated number of stars. Stars cannot be placed in adjacent cells that share an edge.<\/p>\n

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

Time Standards (highlight to view):<\/b> Grandmaster = 1:00, Master = 2:00, Expert = 4:00<\/span><\/p>\n

Solution:<\/b> PDF<\/a> and solving video<\/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 collections Intro to GMPuzzles<\/i><\/a> by Serkan Y\u00fcrekli and Starter Pack 5: Star Battle<\/i><\/a> by JinHoo Ahn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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