Battleship Solitaire
Category: Puzzles
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Battleship Solitaire is a logic game where you find hidden ships on a board designed to resemble the ocean. This page provides a clear explanation, from the basic rules to specific solving strategies.
Basic Rules of Battleship Solitaire
- Each time you click or tap on a cell, its state cycles in the following order:
Water → Ship → Blank → Water → Ship... in a loop. - By clicking or tapping and dragging to adjacent cells, you can change the states of multiple cells consecutively.
- The numbers written at the top and left edges of the board indicate the number of ship parts in each corresponding row or column. For example, if the number is "3," it means that row or column contains three ship parts.
- Ships must be separated by at least one cell in all directions. They cannot touch each other vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
- The black icons indicate how many ships of each size are hidden on the board.
- The game is complete when you find all the ships and fill the board correctly.
If You Make a Mistake
- Press the "Undo" button to cancel your last action.
- Press the "Retry" button to restart the game from the beginning.
How to Solve Battleship Solitaire
Follow the steps below to solve Battleship Solitaire.
1) Game start! The black icons show all the ships hidden on the board.
2) Rows and columns with a number 0 have no ship parts. Fill them completely with water.
3) Ships cannot touch each other, so fill the water to the left of the ship at the top.
4) The ship part at the top is the tip of the ship, so the space to its right is also a ship part.
5) Fill the water around the ship at the right edge to prevent it from touching other ships.
6) The bottom ship part is also the tip, so the space to its left is a ship part.
7) Fill the water around the bottom ship to ensure it doesn’t touch other ships.
8) The second column has a number 1, so no more ship parts can be placed here. Fill the rest with water.
9) The third column has a number 2 and only one empty space left, which must be a ship part.
10) Check the number in the fifth row. Since no more ship parts can be placed here, fill the remaining spaces with water.
11) The third row has a number 4. With two ship parts already placed and two empty spaces remaining, these spaces must all be ship parts.
12) The fourth column has a number 2, and two ship parts are already placed. Fill the remaining spaces with water.
13) Check the black icons. A length-3 ship hasn’t been placed yet, and there’s only one possible spot for it. Place the ship there.
14) The first row has a number indicating no more ship parts can be placed. Fill the remaining spaces with water.
15) Check the fifth column. Since no more ship parts can be placed, fill the remaining spaces with water.
16) Based on the numbers in the sixth column and sixth row, the last empty space must be a ship part. Game complete!
Battleship Solitaire Q&A
Q What should I do first?
A Follow these steps to smoothly start the game:
- Look for rows or columns with the number "0"
These rows or columns contain no ship parts, so fill all cells with water. This is a very effective first move. - Check rows or columns with large numbers
If the number matches the total number of cells in the row or column, all cells are ship parts, so fill them all. - Check the black icons
Understand the size and number of ships to be placed and plan your overall strategy.
Q What should I do if I'm unsure where to place a long ship?
A Long ships have limited placement options. Use the following methods to identify their placement:
- Check available spaces
Look for spaces that fit the ship's length and avoid cells already occupied by other ships or water to narrow down the placement options. - Consider the position of other ships
Ensure the placement of the long ship does not interfere with adjacent ships by following separation rules. - Find the only possible space
If there is only one space that fits the ship, place it there with certainty.
Q How do I place a ship of a specific size?
A Follow these steps to place a ship of a specific size:
- Check the black icons
Identify the size of the unplaced ships. Larger ships have fewer placement options, so prioritize them. - Narrow down possible spaces
Look for rows or columns where a ship of that size can fit. Spaces already occupied by other ships or water will make the placement options clearer. - Confirm partially placed ships
If part of a ship is already placed, extend it along the same line to complete the ship.
Q What should I do if I get stuck?
A Try the following steps if you get stuck:
- Review
Recheck the numbers and black icons to ensure there are no unprocessed rows or columns. - Make a temporary placement
If unsure, make a temporary placement and proceed. This may reveal new information. - Fill around placed ships
Surround already placed ships with water to reveal other placement options. - Think backwards
When fewer ships remain, focus on the remaining empty spaces to identify where they fit.
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