PRO Pip Pro unlocks this game in the app. The one-minute demo here is free, at every level.
How to play Battleships
- Tap a square to pick where to fire.
- Type row × column before the fuse burns out.
- Right answer? Boom. Wrong answer, and the boss shoots back.
- Three right in a row pings sonar near a hidden ship.
What your child learns
Think multiplication battleships: a battleships maths game where every shot is a times table fact. These are the KS2 skills it practises.
- Times tables to 12 × 12
- Division as the inverse of multiplication
- Reading grid coordinates
Real examples from the game:
Levels and difficulty
Sea 1, the Harbour, uses tables 2 to 9 and Sea 2 goes up to 12, each with eight seconds per shot. Sea 3 hides the column numbers, so children work out product ÷ row, and Sea 4 hides the rows.
The boss is the Quizzler.
Pip moves your child up when they are ready and eases off when they struggle. Each run is short and focused, so it fits before school or homework.
Every level, in the free Pip app
Battleships is part of Pip Pro in the app, with every level and saved progress.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Start your child on Sea 1, even if they are confident, so they learn the grid.
- On the hidden-number seas, ask "what times 6 makes 48?" to link the division to a fact.
- Paper battleships with times table grids is a great screen-free follow-up.
Battleships FAQs
Is Battleships free?+
The one-minute demo on this page is free. The full game, with every level, is part of Pip Pro in the app.
Can I play Battleships online?+
Yes, for one minute. Press Play above to try the demo in your browser with nothing to install, then carry on in the Pip app.
What age is Battleships for?+
Years 3 to 6, within KS2 (ages 7 to 11). The game adapts, so it suits a wide range of children.
Does Battleships work on iPad?+
Yes. The demo works in Safari on iPad, and the full game is in the Pip app for iPad, iPhone, Android and Fire tablets.
How do you play times tables battleships?+
Pick a square, then multiply its row by its column to fire. A right answer hits or misses the hidden fleet, and a wrong one gives the boss a free shot.
Is battleships good for learning times tables?+
Yes. Every shot is a times table question, and choosing where to aim keeps children wanting the next one.
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Bookmark the arcade
- On a computer: press Ctrl and D, or Cmd and D on a Mac.
- On iPad or iPhone: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
- On Android: tap the menu, then Add to Home screen.
