Battleship 1931
Designed by Clifford Von Wickler
What it is
A very light children's game, nautical, wargame game for 2 players (~30 min), built around deduction, paper-and-pencil, secret unit deployment.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30797 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played children's title.
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How to play Battleship
Battleship is a light & easy to learn game (rated 1.2 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 2 players, runs about 30 minutes and is aimed at ages 8 and up. It's a Children's Game, Nautical and Wargame where the core of play revolves around Deduction, Paper-and-Pencil and Secret Unit Deployment. A very light children's game, nautical, wargame game for 2 players (~30 min), built around deduction, paper-and-pencil, secret unit deployment. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #30797 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played children's title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Battleship
How many players is Battleship?
Battleship plays with 2 players.
Is Battleship a 2-player game?
Yes — Battleship is a dedicated 2-player game.
How long does Battleship take to play?
About 30 minutes per game.
Is Battleship hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 1.2 out of 5 — very light — quick to teach. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Battleship for?
The publisher recommends ages 8 and up.
Is Battleship good for beginners and families?
Going by the numbers — a low complexity of 1.2/5 and a 8+ age rating — Battleship is approachable for newcomers and family play. (That's inferred from its weight and age, not a review.)
What kind of game is Battleship?
Battleship is a Children's Game, Nautical, Wargame game, built on Deduction, Paper-and-Pencil, Secret Unit Deployment.
Where to buy Battleship
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