How many players is Battleship?

Battleship plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.

How long does Battleship take to play?

A game of Battleship takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Battleship any good?

Battleship rates 4.7/10 from 8,773 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a childrens game / deduction game built around paper-and-pencil, secret unit deployment.

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Battleship (1931)

2 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 4.7 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 30 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 4.7/10

Best for 2 players aged 8+ who like childrens game games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Battleship

Detect the enemy fleet and sink it.

Childrens Game Deduction Nautical Wargame

Mechanics: Paper-and-Pencil, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: Clifford Von Wickler

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Battleship FAQ

How many players is Battleship?: Battleship plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 8 and up.
How long does Battleship take to play?: A game of Battleship takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Battleship any good?: Battleship rates 4.7/10 from 8,773 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a childrens game / deduction game built around paper-and-pencil, secret unit deployment.