Battleship Tips

Mayhem · October 09, 2009, 02:00:43 PM

Battleship will be released on pogo soon - here is some tips from the 'How to play' section on beta.

- The smallest ship is 2 squares long. Use that information to search the grid efficiently.

- The only way to get the Unused Powerup bonus is to sink your opponent's last ship on the same turn as you acquire a powerup.

- You only get the Counter Attack (steal) powerup when your opponent has a powerup. If you want to have a chance to steal a powerup, wait to get your powerups until your opponent has one.

- Four powerups are restricted to Club Pogo players only, but anyone can steal them using the Counter Attack (steal) powerup!

- In Salvo mode, it's a good idea to sink your opponent's ships as soon as possible, so they get fewer shots per turn.

- It's good to get powerups early in the game, so you can quickly find and sink your opponent's ships.

- It's good to get powerups late in the game, since more powerful powerups are more likely if you have fewer ships (like Reinforcements or Tomahawk.)

- The Torpedo powerup ignores any existing hits or misses, so you can choose to pick a row that already has hits and misses in it, if you want.

- A powerup pod covers 4 squares, and the actual powerup is randomly hidden in exactly one of those squares. Once you've found the powerup, the powerup pod will disappear.

- For a big challenge when playing against the computer, the Hard difficulty mode is very hard!

- Even if you don't win a particular game, you can earn tokens just by playing.

- If you are losing or get off to a bad start, remember that it's possible to catch up. The powerups are usually slightly better for the person who is losing. Also, it's good sportsmanship to finish any game that you start (they're pretty quick!)

I like how some of the powerups are for club pogo users only. That is an interesting twist.

Stinkerbell · October 09, 2009, 02:05:25 PM

This sounds frighteningly difficult. Is the auto ready yet?

chummychum · October 09, 2009, 02:06:24 PM

Yes, it is called "ShipShape"

Squid · October 09, 2009, 02:33:37 PM

How do you have the auto ready before the game is out? Aren't there going to be programming issues that you can't handle until you see and play the game? OR.... have you already..... hmmmmmmmmmm

Stinkerbell · October 09, 2009, 02:37:17 PM

I think BadgeHelp has moles in the Beta program.

Squid · October 09, 2009, 02:44:07 PM

Mistyeyed · October 09, 2009, 03:12:00 PM

it is nice to have any auto available as soon as the game comes out..especially if its a game we cant stand to play...i dont think this sounds like one i could get interested in..

~Sassy~ · October 09, 2009, 03:32:30 PM

Quote from: Stinkerbell on October 09, 2009, 02:37:17 PM
I think BadgeHelp has moles in the Beta program.

I have a cute little mole.

Joe C · October 09, 2009, 08:14:19 PM

Thanks for the update. Of course, the best way to win would be to have two computers and double-browse.

FreecellFanny · October 10, 2009, 05:26:27 AM

Sounds too complicated to me.

Mistyeyed · October 10, 2009, 07:31:38 AM

me too..i cant get it to the games that much to set up that double browsing stuff..

FreecellFanny · October 10, 2009, 07:33:51 AM

I found it easier and less confusing to buy a second laptop.

Hubby got me one of the Acer Aspire One Netbooks - I call it my Mini Me.

arniebear · October 10, 2009, 08:57:12 AM

I played this on the Beta site and I am definitely waiting for the auto

MsMissy · October 11, 2009, 08:18:18 AM

Gee this game sounds like a hard 1, so ill need the cheat if i decide to play it more. tks for the tips mayhem

zzcheatzz · October 11, 2009, 02:17:07 PM

How and where is the auto to ShipShape to purchase so I may try it on the Beta Site? Thnks.

Homer · October 11, 2009, 02:26:17 PM

Quote from: zzcheatzz on October 11, 2009, 02:17:07 PM
How and where is the auto to ShipShape to purchase so I may try it on the Beta Site? Thnks.

It isn't for sale yet

zzcheatzz · October 11, 2009, 02:48:40 PM

Oh ok. Ty.

jeffgordonfan24 · October 13, 2009, 09:21:50 AM

now why would anyone wanna try it out on the beta site?? you have got to be kiddin me.... as for mayhem having a mole in beta.... who cares.... maybe he does maybe he dont....

just be thankful that hes getting you the auto almost as fast as the game comes out....

THANK YOU MAYHEM

zzcheatzz · October 13, 2009, 01:01:00 PM

Because I am on the Beta site that is why. Each to their own !!

Stinkerbell · October 13, 2009, 01:10:50 PM

Quote from: jeffgordonfan24 on October 13, 2009, 09:21:50 AM
now why would anyone wanna try it out on the beta site?? you have got to be kiddin me.... as for mayhem having a mole in beta... who cares.... maybe he does maybe he dont.... just be thankful that hes getting you the auto almost as fast as the game comes out....

THANK YOU MAYHEM

Oh, for Pete's sake... it was a JOKE!! What's the matter? Jeffy NOT HAVING A GOOD DAY? Get a grip.