Battleship Strategy Guide
Use smarter Battleship search patterns and targeting decisions to sink ships faster in online browser matches.
Search with a pattern
A checkerboard-style search reduces wasted shots because most ships occupy multiple spaces. Once you score a hit, switch from searching to targeted follow-up shots.
Finish ships efficiently
After a hit, test adjacent squares to determine orientation. Continue in that direction until the ship sinks, then return to your broader search pattern.