What happens if I sink my opponent's ship?

When you sink one of your opponent's ships, you get to assign a number of drinks equal to the number of spaces that ship occupied. For example, sinking a Destroyer means you assign two drinks.

Do I drink if I hit my own ship?

Yes, if you accidentally call a coordinate where you've placed your own ship, you drink the penalty for hitting yourself. It's a good way to keep players honest about their shots.

What is the penalty for losing the game?

The loser of the game has to finish their drink or take a pre-determined final penalty, like two shots or chugging a beer, as agreed upon before starting.

Can I change the drink penalties mid-game?

Yes, you can adjust the drink penalties as needed, but both players must agree to the change. For example, you might decide halfway through that sinking the Carrier results in the loser taking two shots instead of assigning drinks.

Battleship Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Battleship Drinking is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 15-30 min with a medium difficulty level.

Battleship with drink hits

Equipment Needed

Game equipment
Drinks

Setup

Grab a standard Battleship game board and set it up as usual, with each player arranging their fleet of ships on their hidden grid. Make sure both players have their drinks within reach and decide in advance how many sips or gulps will correspond to a 'hit' and a 'miss'. No peeking at your opponent's board, and maybe keep the drinks far enough away to avoid spillage when the game gets intense.

How to Play Battleship Drinking

Set up the game according to basic rules
Players take turns or play simultaneously
Penalties result in drinking
Success means assigning drinks
Continue until winner emerges
Loser faces final penalty
Winner earns bragging rights
Adjust rules as needed for your group

Tips & Strategies

To up your accuracy, focus on targeting areas where larger ships like the Battleship or Carrier might logically fit. If you score a hit, strategically assign drinks to throw your opponent off their game,maybe give them more drinks if you hit their Carrier to psych them out. Conversely, if you miss, take a moment to sip and reassess your targeting strategy. Keep track of your hits and misses on the pegboard; alcohol may impair your memory after a few rounds.

Variations

Submarine Shots. Fleet Flip. Rapid Fire Mode

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I sink my opponent's ship?: When you sink one of your opponent's ships, you get to assign a number of drinks equal to the number of spaces that ship occupied. For example, sinking a Destroyer means you assign two drinks.
Do I drink if I hit my own ship?: Yes, if you accidentally call a coordinate where you've placed your own ship, you drink the penalty for hitting yourself. It's a good way to keep players honest about their shots.
What is the penalty for losing the game?: The loser of the game has to finish their drink or take a pre-determined final penalty, like two shots or chugging a beer, as agreed upon before starting.
Can I change the drink penalties mid-game?: Yes, you can adjust the drink penalties as needed, but both players must agree to the change. For example, you might decide halfway through that sinking the Carrier results in the loser taking two shots instead of assigning drinks.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: medium

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