Sea Battle Online — Classic Naval Combat

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Sea Battle is the classic two-player hidden-information naval game, known for generations as a pencil-and-paper favourite. Each player secretly deploys a fleet of five ships on a 10×10 grid, then the two fleets trade shots one shell at a time: hit, miss, and sink until one fleet goes under.

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Sea Battle in a nutshell

Two players each secretly place five ships on their own 10×10 grid: a Carrier (5 squares), a Battleship (4), a Cruiser (3), a Submarine (3) and a Destroyer (2) — 17 squares in total, laid horizontally or vertically without overlapping. Players then alternate firing one shot per turn at coordinates on the enemy grid. A shot is announced as a hit or a miss; when every square of a ship has been hit, that ship is sunk. Sink all five enemy ships to win.

The fleet at a glance

Each side commands the same five ships:

ShipCountLength
Carrier15 squares
Battleship14 squares
Cruiser13 squares
Submarine13 squares
Destroyer12 squares

Frequently asked questions

What is Sea Battle?

Sea Battle is the classic two-player hidden-information naval game (publicly known since the pencil-and-paper era): each side secretly deploys five ships on a 10×10 grid and the players alternate calling shots until one fleet is sunk.

Which ships are in the fleet?

The standard fleet is one Carrier (5 squares), one Battleship (4), one Cruiser (3), one Submarine (3) and one Destroyer (2) — 17 squares per side.

How are ships placed?

Each ship occupies a straight horizontal or vertical run of its length. Ships may not overlap or extend past the grid; on this site ships may touch each other.

Do you get another shot when you hit?

No. Here every turn is exactly one shot and the turn then passes — the most common rule in online play. The multi-shot "salvo" variant is a separate house game.

Who fires first?

The player who joined the table first takes the opening shot, then play alternates.

How do you win?

Sink all five enemy ships. A ship sinks when every square it occupies has been hit; the sinking shot is announced with the ship's name.

Can I play Sea Battle online for free?

Yes — play free in your browser at seabattle.yeeqia.com, no download and no sign-up required.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, the site is mobile-first and runs in any modern browser on Android or iPhone, with full English support.