Battleship
Battleship
Place your fleet, then hunt the enemy's hidden ships. Fire, track your hits and sink all five to win.
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The classic naval guessing game, rebuilt for the browser: place your five ships (or auto-place them), then you and your opponent take turns calling shots on a 10×10 grid. Hits, misses and sunken ships paint the picture, find the whole fleet first to win. The harder AIs hunt wounded ships like a human would, and online you can face a friend or a ranked opponent.
How to play Battleship
- Place your five ships on your grid (press R to rotate), or hit Auto-place; online matches deploy fleets automatically.
- Click a square on the enemy waters to fire; red is a hit, grey a miss.
- After a hit, probe the neighbouring squares to find the ship’s direction and finish it.
- Sink all five enemy ships before yours go down.
Frequently asked questions
Can I place my own ships?+
Yes, in solo play you place all five ships yourself (rotate with R) or use Auto-place. Online matches auto-deploy so games start instantly.
What is the best Battleship strategy?+
Fire in a checkerboard pattern until you hit, then walk the line of the ship. Track which ship lengths are still afloat to skip impossible gaps.
Can I play against a friend?+
Yes, real-time online: quick-match a stranger, share an invite link with a friend, or queue ranked for a rated match.
Is it free?+
Yes, free in any browser with no download; casual play needs no login.
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Free to play, no login. Last updated July 2026.
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