Queens
Place queens in every row, column and colored region
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Queens puzzle online
Star Battle–style logic on boards from 7×7 to 12×12. Drag crosses, undo moves, and use logical hints.
How to play Queens
Queens is a logic puzzle with colored regions. Place one queen in every row, column and region without allowing queens to touch.
Step by step
- 1Click cycles a cell: empty → cross → queen → empty.
- 2Hold the left mouse button and drag to place crosses only.
- 3A queen automatically marks cells that can no longer contain another queen.
- 4Look for cells constrained by a row, column and colored region at the same time.
- 5The hint explains why a specific position works for a queen.
Rules
- One queen in every row.
- One queen in every column.
- One queen in every colored region.
- Queens cannot touch each other diagonally.
FAQ
How do I know where to place a queen?
Look for a cell that is the only possible location in its row, column or region.
What do automatic crosses mean?
They mark cells excluded by the rules after a queen is placed.
Why does a conflicting queen turn red?
Red highlighting means the placement violates row, column, region or diagonal contact rules.
Does the puzzle change?
Normal mode generates a new puzzle per size. Daily fixes the puzzle by date for everyone.
Which sizes are available?
Boards range from 7×7 to 12×12.
What does the hint do?
It uses a correct queen position and explains row, column and region constraints.
What is Queens Rush?
A timed sequence of puzzles. Each correct board adds time; boards gradually grow larger.