Battleship

by Milton Bradley

• Commander of your fleet
• Prepare your strategy and lead your troops to victory
• Try to destroy your opponent's fleet before they destroy yours
• Defeat the enemy fleet and rescue your men in the classic tactical combat game
• Includes 1 grid, 1 base with drawers, 10 ships, 2 men, 145 white pegs, 80 red pegs, mission card, 4 rubber feet, 2 grid attachments and instructions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 15.8 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001FVSZAK
• Item model number: 14674
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,894 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

You are the commander of your fleet, so prepare your strategy and lead your troops to victory. Call out your coordinates and mark your hits and misses. Try to destroy your opponent's fleet first.

Product Description

Hasbro 4020XXXX Battleship (EA)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

135 of 138 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this cheap version! October 12, 2009

By HeatherHH

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

I've played Battleship before at a family member's house. They had an older traditional version of the game with two separate cases, nice quality, etc. I loved playing it. My 8-year-old son enjoyed playing it with me, so I suggested that to my mother as a birthday present. Unfortunately, I didn't know there were different versions these days.

In this version, there is a single 2-sided console that the two players share. Unfortunately, the pegs and ships do not fit well into the holes, and since the board is vertical, they frequently fall out. If someone lightly brushes against a peg, it will fall out. If you look at a peg, it may fall out. The whole point is to be able to mark your misses and hits, and if you don't know what you've already guessed, what's the point? I was almost in tears with frustration after only 5-10 minutes of play. Sadly, this is a cheaply designed game that is not ready to be on the broader market.

On a side note, this version has a hexagon grid, so that there are more options as to how to orient your boats. In my mind, it makes the game a bit more complex, especially for children, and I prefer the traditional board with rows and columns.

Battleship is a great game, but do not buy this version.

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Coming next year: UPSIDE DOWN BATTLESHIP ! November 19, 2009

By Ronald L. Linch Jr.

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

I'm hearing the upside down version featuring VELCRO will be coming out next year... so you might want to hold off a little longer if you havent already splurged. Im also hearing they are sending a tube of glue to all those that bought this version and bother to file a complaint with the company. Its nice to know they are responsive to their customers concerns.

I would have given this game 4 stars on the fun scale if only the pieces would have stayed in place. However, because this game more resembles "52 card pickup" than the original battleship, I can only give it 1 star.

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor design June 14, 2009

By Uberhack

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

As others said, the pegs fall out constantly. Not worth the effort. This one's going back. Do not buy!