How to Play Star Battle (Candles): Rules and 6 Beginner Tips
Learn the Star Battle logic puzzle, called Candles in Grid Ritual. Simple rules, a solved example and six tips to solve any grid without guessing.
November 2, 2026
Grid Ritual · Daily logic puzzles
Three calm logic puzzles, every morning
Five quiet minutes with your coffee. Solve three small grids, light three candles, and come back tomorrow for new ones.
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Made to be easy on you
No countdown clock
Take your time. There is no timer unless you turn one on.
Big grids, clear colors
Large squares and strong colors, plus a color-blind mode with patterns.
Hints that explain why
A hint shows you the next step and tells you the reason, not just the answer.
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Today's three puzzles
Thread, a number path puzzle
Draw one line from 1 to the last number, passing through every square exactly once and the numbers in order.
Sun & Moon, a Takuzu puzzle
Fill the grid with suns and moons. Each row and column has the same number of each, and never more than two of the same side by side.
Candles, a Star Battle puzzle
Place one candle in every row, every column and every colored region. Candles can't touch, not even at the corners.