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BATTLESHIP

4.0 out of 5 stars 204 ratings
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The iconic naval battle game BATTLESHIP, reloads on Kindle!

In the classic board game BATTLESHIP, two players place 5 ships onto a grid hidden from their opponent. Each player then selects one of their opponents grid coordinates to attack. If part of an opponent ship is on that grid coordinate, it takes a hit. Once all the spaces a ship occupies have been hit, the ship sinks. Sink all of your opponent's ships and you win.

In BATTLESHIP for Kindle, play in the classic game mode as well as two new game modes; Salvo, and Super-weapons. In Salvo, you get to make as many attacks per turn as you have ships remaining. In Super-weapons mode, you can launch strikes that create devastating patterns with multiple shots in a single attack. Demonstrate strategic and tactical skills to unlock new Super-weapons and improve your rank from Seaman to fully-fledged Admiral.

Play solo, or with a friend in Pass 'n' Play mode, and discover the new fun in this timeless game.
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Product details

  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2011
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Electronic Arts Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006M39H30
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 204 ratings

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Customers find this battleship game fun and easy to play, with multiple game modes and the ability to play against both the Kindle and another player. The game features cool super weapons and can be sped up for faster gameplay. Customers consider it well worth the money and appreciate its functionality, with one customer noting it plays just like a handheld device.

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76 customers mention "Fun game"73 positive3 negative

Customers find this game fun, describing it as brilliant and great for passing time, with one customer noting it can be played repeatedly without becoming boring.

"...sinking 350 ships, and it says a lot that I found it enjoyable to keep changing my strategies and see how I fared. I'm hooked!..." Read more

"...Cool game but needs some work and a smarter opponent." Read more

"...ground breaking, but they did a really good job with not only the classic game but new twists on the old concept...." Read more

"This was a fun updated take on a small travel game with plastic pegs that I used to play with my sister...." Read more

21 customers mention "Ease of use"15 positive6 negative

Customers find the software easy to use and convenient, with one customer noting that the controls are intuitive and another mentioning the ability to set up ships manually.

"...It's not overly complex nor overly simplistic. You can play Classic, Salvo and play a mode using special weapons. They're all fun!..." Read more

"It is easy to play I have not figured out how to move my ships around or maybe it does it automatic it is played like the classic battle ship game...." Read more

"...Cool game but needs some work and a smarter opponent." Read more

"What a bargain. The controls are very intuitive. I never took the tutorial and I was sinking ships in minutes...." Read more

18 customers mention "Play options"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the game's variety, with multiple game modes and the ability to play against the Kindle.

"...but you can also play three types of solitaire games. The traditional version features each player taking 1 shot at another...." Read more

"...There is a Pass N' Play mode too, where two players can go at it...." Read more

"...You can play Classic, Salvo and play a mode using special weapons. They're all fun!..." Read more

"...I specifically like the Salvo mode. It is one of the games I play the most in Kindle." Read more

14 customers mention "Gameplay"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the gameplay of this battleship game, particularly the cool super weapons feature, with one customer highlighting the superweapon mode as the most fun.

"...The version I've really enjoyed are the super weapons. In the solitaire mode, the super weapons are unlocked as you advance through the ranks...." Read more

"...I think the superweapon mode is the most fun. Plus, this game has unlockables you get by sinking a certain number of ships in any mode you play in...." Read more

"...You can play in classic mode, salvo or super weapons mode. There is a Pass N' Play mode too, where two players can go at it...." Read more

"...The superweapons aspect is also a good concept, though like this game, it gets a bit old after awhile." Read more

12 customers mention "Value for money"10 positive2 negative

Customers find the software well worth the money.

"...Definitely worth the money." Read more

"...I think they did a great job and well worth the money. I have one problem with it however...." Read more

"Great game for the price. Just like the classic and with some twists...." Read more

"Its just OK, but it has kept the kids at bay during road trips. Good price for what it is." Read more

9 customers mention "Functionality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the functionality of the game great, with one customer noting it works well on Kindle and another mentioning it plays just like a handheld device.

"Works good but the A.I. leaves something to be desired...." Read more

"...Not exactly ground breaking, but they did a really good job with not only the classic game but new twists on the old concept...." Read more

"...I think they did a great job and well worth the money. I have one problem with it however...." Read more

"It's alright, and it's certainly entertaining, but there are some glaring flaws that should have been worked out in the beta test phase...." Read more

9 customers mention "Playability"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the game's playability, with one mentioning the pass and play feature for two players, and another noting the ability to play against the Kindle or another player.

"...It also has a way for two people to play (rather than person vs. kindle)...." Read more

"...It's innovative since it has the single-player and 2-player features. I also love the special weapons...." Read more

"...super weapons (multi-area hits) and pass and play (play against another person) 99 cents is a steal for this game... good..." Read more

"...this game because it has 3 different modes and you can play against the kindle or another player...." Read more

8 customers mention "Speed of play"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the speed of play features, with one mentioning it's better than the original board game.

"A good game/time waster for those long boat rides on the way to a Track meet...." Read more

"...Battleship with the added style of specialized weapons that can speed the game along in case you dont have time to play a full out game against the..." Read more

"...Great little time waster, but each game is only 5 to 10 minutes long so you won't feel too guilty." Read more

"...I particularly enjoy the "superweapons" mode. It speeds the game, by multiple rounds." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Cathie L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Computer Doesn't Match You Hit For Hit- Awesome!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2012
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    One of my my gripes with other Battleship games (video, different consoles) is when you hit an enemy, they always find you shortly thereafter. In the Kindle Battleship, it is a real delight to have irregular patterns of "revenge" by the computer. In other words, just because you hit the enemy ship, doesn't mean it will zap your ships right back. They also do a very nice job of scattering their shots and don't persistently hit the same areas (unless they find you, then they logically search for you in that area. And YES, they do miss while they're searching, just like you do.) The best I've done? The enemy only sank ONE of my 3 square boats! Yippee! The worst? He nailed my PT boat right away, and two others within seven shots. OUCH. So the computer will keep you on your toes.

    I love the Salvo- you get the same number of hits as you have ships. As your ships get sunk, the number of shots you have is reduced. I do agree with the reviewer that says it is a big change having the ships outlined to the side and you KNOW which one you hit- but I LIKE that. You don't have to look at it, and can put an index card over that area if you don't want to see it. It's a nice option to have, if you want it, it's there.

    Another thing I like- the placement of ships. If you use the five way button and click Automatic, the ships will rearrange themselves. Keep clicking until you get a setup you somewhat like, then move the cursor to MANUAL and scoot the ships to where you want them. It's much faster :)

    One con I do see is that the enemy often has a tendency to cluster the ships too close together. Not always, but fairly often. So you get in the habit of checking for clustering. It still doesn't help finding that pesky little PT boat though! Even with clustering fairly often, it's often a tight race to win- you will NOT regret buying this game. I own almost ALL the Kindle games and this one is hands down my favorite. (Other goodies-If you like word games, Panda Poet (don't laugh) and Shuffled Row are also fun. Panda Poet isn't timed, whereas Shuffled Row makes you hustle and is NOT relaxing- good for a change of pace. Ken-Ken will appeal to numbers folks, my hubby can't put that series down once he starts! Frankly, I started getting addicted to it too- just as an "adviser" though.)

    The Pass And Play is really nice too- once you take your shot and the results are shown, the screen will come on and say to pass it (and your location is already hidden, and so is the opponents.) They have to push a button to activate the screen for their use. Very nice feature!

    I'm the Fleet Admiral (top rank) after sinking 350 ships, and it says a lot that I found it enjoyable to keep changing my strategies and see how I fared. I'm hooked! You can't go wrong getting this game in my opinion. Would recommend too getting the Versa light for the Kindle DX (around $20) as you can then play in darkened conditions too. Happy gaming!
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  • Jason
    3.0 out of 5 stars OK game for the kindle.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2013
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    Works good but the A.I. leaves something to be desired. Also, some of the weapon choices that you unlock do not make since in how long they take to load vs. how much damage that they do. Cool game but needs some work and a smarter opponent.
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  • C. Alles
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Spin for Old Game
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013
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    Its Battleship on a Kindle. Not exactly ground breaking, but they did a really good job with not only the classic game but new twists on the old concept. It also has a way for two people to play (rather than person vs. kindle). I view games like this as a way to pass time, and it does that very nicely.
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  • Dave
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Updated Childhood Game
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2013
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    This was a fun updated take on a small travel game with plastic pegs that I used to play with my sister. Best of all, not only does this game feature a pass and play mode where you may trade your kindle off with another player (NO PEEKING!) but you can also play three types of solitaire games.

    The traditional version features each player taking 1 shot at another. You do this on the kindle by choosing the tile you want to bombard. There's also a salvo version that allows you to fire one shot per ship in your fleet. Each time you lose a ship, you lose one shot so if you're really unlucky, the opposing player can have a definite statistical advantage over you.

    The version I've really enjoyed are the super weapons. In the solitaire mode, the super weapons are unlocked as you advance through the ranks. (You need to have sunk 300 ships to become a Fleet Admiral!) Each time you unlock a new weapon, you get different abilities. There's a homing missile that will automatically target a ship if you choose a point that's within a certain distance from the hidden target. There's a diamond shaped area burst that covers a fairly large area of the game board. There's a strafing shot that will take out anything within a 5 box line. It's all quite fun.

    The only minor criticism I have is that the ship silhouettes (as seen from the side) don't match the view of the vessels when looking down on the digital game board.

    The traditional version of Battleship features two opposing fleets, each with an aircraft carrier (5 spaces long), a cruiser (4 spaces long), a destroyer (3 spaces long), a submarine (3 spaces long), and a patrol boat (2 spaces long). The ships just described are clearly seen as silhouettes that are filled with black as each hit is scored.

    For reasons unknown, when looking down at the digital game board to set up the position of your fleet, instead of a destroyer and a submarine, there are two destroyers.

    It's a minor concern really and doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    Be aware that if you want to play this game while traveling, extensive use will drain the Kindle's battery far more quickly than if you were simply reading.
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  • HM
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT GAME!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2012
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    This is the best game I have downloaded on my Kindle touch. I think the superweapon mode is the most fun. Plus, this game has unlockables you get by sinking a certain number of ships in any mode you play in. The unlockables include new super weapons for the superweapon mode and promotions in the Navy ranks. The highest rank is the fleet admiral. The "best" weapon is the supernova which takes out an entire ship if you hit one. Each super weapon has to recharge over a certain number of turns. They vary from 2-9 turns. You choose 3 weapons before each game. This is a brilliant game. I highly recommend that you get it, especially while it is still on sale. Definitely worth the money.
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  • Rain
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not for the Fire
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011
    Verified Purchase
    I just tried to purchase this for my Kindle Fire and after a half hour on a chat with Amazon they tell me it can not be played on the Fire. I had to waste time to find that out after I read all of the reviews for it being great. People at Amazon are great but should list devices that these games will and will not work on! UGGGGG what a waste of time!
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  • Fred
    2.0 out of 5 stars Battleship for Kindle
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2013
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    Very simplistic game. You hit or you miss - all luck, no strategy, no graphics. I might recommend this for young kids. Nobody else.
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