Hasbro Gaming Battleship Classic Board Game Instruction Manual

Introduction

The Hasbro Gaming Battleship Classic Board Game is a naval combat strategy game designed for two players. The objective is to locate and sink your opponent's fleet of five ships before they sink yours. This manual provides instructions for setup, gameplay, and game components.

Components

• 2 Portable Battle Cases
• 10 Plastic Ships (5 for each player):
  • 1 Carrier (5 holes)
  • 1 Battleship (4 holes)
  • 1 Destroyer (3 holes)
  • 1 Submarine (3 holes)
  • 1 Patrol Boat (2 holes)
• 84 Red "Hit" Pegs
• 168 White "Miss" Pegs
• 1 Label Sheet
• Instruction Manual

Figure 1: Hasbro Gaming Battleship Classic Board Game packaging.

Setup

1. Prepare Ships: Carefully detach the 10 plastic ships from their frame. Discard any excess plastic. Each player will have a fleet of 5 ships.
2. Apply Labels: Apply the "Battleship" labels to the lids of the two battle cases.
3. Distribute Pegs: Divide the red "hit" pegs and white "miss" pegs equally between both players. Place them in the designated storage compartments within each battle case.
4. Position Battle Cases: Sit facing each other with the lids of your game battle cases raised so that neither player can see the other's ocean grid.
5. Place Your Fleet: Secretly place your five ships on your ocean grid (the lower grid). Each ship must fit its two pegs into two holes on your ocean grid. Ships can be placed horizontally or vertically, but not diagonally. No part of a ship should overlap letters or numbers on the grid.

Figure 2: Example of correct ship placement on the ocean grid.

Gameplay

1. Determine First Player: Decide which player will go first.
2. Call Your Shot: On your turn, pick a coordinate on your target grid (the upper grid) and call out its location by letter and number (e.g., "D-4").
3. Opponent's Response: Your opponent must tell you if your shot was a "Hit" or a "Miss".
   • If it's a Hit: Your opponent places a red peg in the corresponding hole of the hit ship on their ocean grid. You place a red peg in the corresponding hole on your target grid to mark the hit.
   • If it's a Miss: Your opponent places no peg. You place a white peg in the corresponding hole on your target grid to mark the miss.
4. Sinking a Ship: Once all the holes in a ship have red pegs, it has been sunk. The ship's owner must announce which ship was sunk.
5. Winning the Game: The first player to sink all five of their opponent's ships wins the game.

Figure 3: A red peg indicates a hit on an opponent's ship.

Advanced Play: The Salvo Game

For experienced players, the Salvo game variation offers a more challenging experience. In this mode, you get as many shots on your turn as ships you have afloat in your fleet.

• Each player starts with a salvo of five shots (one for each ship in their fleet).
• Fire them one at a time, and your opponent announces whether the shot is a hit or a miss. Mark your hits and misses as in the standard game.
• For each ship that is sunk, you lose one shot in the salvo on your next turn.
• Continue calling out salvos until one player wins.
• For an even more challenging Salvo game, do not announce which ships are hit.

Maintenance

To ensure the longevity of your Battleship game:

• Store all game components (ships, red pegs, white pegs) within the battle cases when not in use to prevent loss.
• Clean game boards and pieces with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Keep the game away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

• Product Dimensions: 2.87 x 10.51 x 10.51 inches
• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Model Number: A3264
• Manufacturer Recommended Age: 7 years and up
• Number of Players: 2
• Manufacturer: Hasbro
• Release Date: April 5, 2018

Warranty and Support

For product support, replacement parts, or warranty information, please contact Hasbro Games directly. Refer to the contact details provided on the original product packaging or visit the official Hasbro Gaming website.

Consumer Contact:

• USA and Canada: Hasbro Games, Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02861-1059 USA. 888-836-7025
• Hasbro Australia Ltd., Level 2, 37-41 Oxford Street, Epping, NSW 2121, Australia. 1300 138 697
• Hasbro NZ (a branch of Hasbro Australia Ltd.), 221 Albany Highway, Auckland, New Zealand. 0508 828 200

Please consult instructions prior to use.