Battleship
Command your fleet in the classic game of Battleship! Place your ships strategically, then hunt down the AI's hidden fleet. Choose from three AI difficulty levels — random, hunt-and-target, or a cunning probability-based engine.
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🚢 Battleship
Command your fleet in the classic game of Battleship! Place your ships strategically, then hunt down the AI's hidden fleet. Choose from three AI difficulty levels — random, hunt-and-target, or a cunning probability-based engine.
📖 How to Play
Place your ships by tapping the grid (use Rotate or Auto-Place). Then take turns shooting at the enemy grid — tap a cell to fire. Hit all enemy ships to win! Your score increases with each hit, sunk ship, and won match.
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Why play Battleship online?
Battleship is a free strategy browser game built for instant play: no download, no signup, and a session loop that works on mobile and desktop.
Quick tips for better runs
- Play one short practice round first so the controls feel automatic.
- Use fullscreen when you want cleaner focus and fewer accidental scrolls.
- After a run ends, try a related game in the same style instead of leaving the site.
Good session fit
Battleship works best as a quick browser session, then pairs naturally with similar no-download games for more pageviews.
⭐ Features
- ✓ 100% free — no purchases, no paywalls
- ✓ Plays directly in your browser — no download required
- ✓ Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- ✓ Smooth 60fps HTML5 Canvas gameplay
- ✓ Your high scores are saved locally
- ✓ No registration or account needed
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶How do I place my ships in Battleship?
In the placement phase, tap the grid to place each ship. Use the Rotate button to switch between horizontal and vertical orientation. You can also tap Auto-Place to let the game arrange all your ships automatically. Ships cannot touch each other.
▶How does the AI difficulty work in Battleship?
Easy uses random shots. Medium uses hunt-and-target strategy — once it hits a ship it fires at adjacent cells. Hard uses probability density maps to calculate the most likely cell containing a ship and fires there.
▶Is Battleship free to play online?
Yes — completely free with no downloads or sign-up required. Battleship runs entirely in your browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile with smooth canvas rendering.
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