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Battleship: Card Game
2002
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- 2 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
For 2 players
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Battleship: Card Game is a board game released in 2002 for 2 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Rob Daviau and its main mechanics are Memory.
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About the game
The Battleship Card Game reimagines the classic naval combat experience as a fast-paced, head-to-head card battle. Instead of calling out coordinates, players deploy fleets, maneuver task forces, and fight for dominance across five global oceans. Each player builds their forces using a unique 36-card fleet deck, tactically assigning ships to oceans while issuing commands to disrupt enemy plans. Special cards allow surprise attacks, blockades, and sudden strikes to shift the tide of battle. Win control of three oceans, and you win the war. Compact and strategic, this card-based twist on the classic Battleship formula offers a blend of tactical planning and direct confrontation, perfect for two players looking for quick, portable naval warfare.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
Questions and answers
Battleship: Card Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Battleship: Card Game is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Battleship: Card Game for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Battleship: Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Battleship: Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Wargame, and Bluffing. Its main mechanics are Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Battleship: Card Game are: Rob Daviau. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Battleship: Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.