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 probability-based engine. Free to play in your browser, no download.
Strategy
Battleship
🚢 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 probability-based engine. Free to play in your browser, no download.
📖 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.
About this game
Why play Battleship online?
Battleship is a free strategy game that runs in your browser. No download, no account — just open it and play on phone or 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 well as a quick browser session. When you are done, jump into a similar free game from the same category.
⭐ 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.
How is the score calculated in Battleship?
Each hit scores 50 points. Sinking a ship scores 100 for the 2-cell Destroyer, 200 for 3-cell ships, 300 for the 4-cell Battleship, and 500 for the 5-cell Carrier. Winning a match adds 1,000 points, and the difficulty multiplier applies: easy ×1, medium ×2, hard ×3.
How many ships are there and what sizes?
Five ships on a 10×10 grid: Carrier (5 cells), Battleship (4), Cruiser (3), Submarine (3), and Destroyer (2). Sink all five to win the match.
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.