Each player receives five ships of varying lengths: Aircraft Carrier: 5 spaces Battleship: 4 spaces Destroyer: 3 spaces Submarine: 3 spaces Patrol Boat: 2 spaces.

Before the first shot is fired, you must properly initialize the console and organize your fleet.

Below are comprehensive instructions for a classic . While brands like Battleship offer electronic versions (such as "Electronic Battleship" or "Battleship Advanced Mission"), the core mechanics remain similar across most models.

Most electronic versions include variations:

The electronic tower processes the shot.