How to Play Battleship
Locate and destroy enemy warships hidden on a grid using strategic guesses. Here's everything you need to know to start playing.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Battleship loads instantly in your browser — no downloads required.
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Read the controls: Click grid coordinates to fire. On mobile, tap and swipe directly in the game area.
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The goal is simple: Locate and destroy enemy warships hidden on a grid using strategic guesses.
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Choose your difficulty and start playing!
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Track your best score — it saves automatically in your browser.
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Use the toolbar to pause, restart, adjust difficulty, toggle sound, or go fullscreen.
Quick Tips
- Think several moves ahead.
- Scout the board before committing to a plan.
- Adapt your strategy based on your opponent.