Battleships ArmadaBattleships Armada is a classic naval strategy board game playable in your browser. This single-player HTML5 title challenges you to command a fleet of warships against a computer opponent. Using only your mouse, you'll strategically place your ships on a grid and take turns firing at your enemy's grid to locate and destroy their fleet before they sink yours.
The game unfolds in two distinct phases. First is the placement phase. You are given a fleet of five different warships, each occupying a specific number of squares. You must place them horizontally or vertically on your grid. Think carefully, as this initial setup is permanent and crucial for your defense.
Once all ships are placed, the combat phase begins. You and the computer take turns firing a single shot at the opposing grid by clicking a square. A red marker indicates a successful hit on an enemy ship, while a white marker signifies a miss. The objective is to land hits on every square of an enemy ship to sink it. The first player to sink the entire enemy fleet wins the battle.
While you can click randomly, a systematic approach greatly increases your chances of victory. A common and effective strategy is the 'checkerboard' or 'skip-a-square' pattern. By firing on every other square (like A1, A3, C1, C3), you can cover the grid and find enemy ships much faster than by firing sequentially.
Once you score a hit, switch tactics immediately. Instead of continuing your search pattern, focus on the squares directly adjacent to your hit- up, down, left, and right. This 'hunt' mode allows you to quickly identify the ship's orientation and sink it with consecutive shots before the enemy gets too many turns.
You can enjoy Battleships Armada completely free directly in your web browser. There are no downloads or installations required. Because it runs on HTML5, it works on most modern devices and can be accessed on networks at school or work that might block downloadable game files, letting you jump into a strategic naval battle anytime.
The goal in Battleships Armada is to be the first player to sink all five of your opponent's warships. You must use logic and strategy to find their hidden fleet before they find yours. The game is controlled entirely with the mouse. During the setup phase, use the left click to select a ship and left click again on the grid to place it. You can rotate ships before placing them. In the combat phase, use the left click to select a square on the opponent's grid to fire a shot. First, you arrange your fleet on your grid. After both you and the computer have placed your ships, you take turns firing. A red peg on the opponent's grid means you've hit a ship, and a white peg means you've missed. Keep firing until you have sunk the entire enemy fleet to achieve victory.
Spread 'Em Out - Avoid clustering your ships in one area. Spacing them out makes it harder for the opponent to find your whole fleet after sinking one ship. Checkerboard Search - When hunting for ships, fire on every other square in a checkerboard pattern. This is the most efficient way to cover the grid and find a target. Hunt Mode Activated - As soon as you score a hit, abandon your search pattern. Fire on the squares immediately surrounding the hit to sink the ship as quickly as possible. Avoid Contact - Never place your ships so they are touching each other. This prevents the opponent from finding a second ship immediately after sinking the first one. Use the Center - Placing ships along the absolute edges of the board can make them easier to find. Use the middle of the board to create more uncertainty for your opponent.