Battleship Drinking Game – Sink the schnapps for the best drinking rounds
The Battleship drinking game —also known as Sink the Ships —is a popular drinking game that combines tactics, skill, and, of course, good drinks. It's perfect for quiet evenings or as a fun way to kick off a party. The game is easy to set up, quick to learn, and guaranteed to provide plenty of laughs. Here, we'll explain how it works, how you can build it yourself, and what variations there are to make the game even more exciting.
What you need for the Battleship drinking game
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2 pizza boxes or a self-printed game board template
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10 shot glasses (ideally filled with liquor, e.g. vodka, grain alcohol, Jägermeister or rum)
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Pen (to draw the playing field on the pizza box or piece of paper)
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Table (e.g. a beer pong table)
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Privacy screen (if you are in the same room)
Gameplay for the Battleship drinking game
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Preparation:
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Place the two pizza boxes opposite each other. Position the lids so they support each other—this serves as a privacy screen.
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Draw the Battleship game board (grid with fields AF and 1-6) on the cardboard or use a printed template.
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Each team places five shot glasses on the playing field, symbolizing the ships. These can be distributed across the fields as desired.
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Game start:
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The two players or teams face each other. Each player commands a fleet, and the goal is to sink the opponent's schnapps.
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Each player takes turns "shooting" one of their opponent's squares. For example, one player says: "I'm shooting square A6."
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If there is a schnapps on the named space, the opponent must announce that he has been hit and drink the schnapps .
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If the shot is missed, the opponent also says “failed attempt,” but he does not have to drink anything.
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The winner:
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The winner is the first player to sink all 5 of the opponent’s shots .
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Ideal drinks for the Battleship drinking game
As the name suggests, schnapps is perfect for this game. Popular options include:
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Vodka
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grain
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Jägermeister
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rum
Tip: Beer or wine are less suitable because they do not have the necessary effect to offer a real challenge when taken several shots at once.
Alternatively, you can use beer bottles , beer pong cups , or wine glasses to make the game even more intense.
Build your own Battleship drinking game
It's super easy to build the Battleship drinking game yourself:
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Pizza boxes: Take two empty pizza boxes and unfold them so that they support each other.
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Draw the game board: Draw the Battleship game board on the boxes or print it out.
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Place shot glasses: Fill the shot glasses with drinks and place them on the playing field.
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Start! You're now ready for the first round!
Digital Battleship Drinking Game – Lockdown Version
If you are not in the same room with your friends, there is also a digital version :
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You can play the game by phone or video call . There are apps that make it easier to create the game board and also support multiplayer.
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There are numerous Battleship apps in the app stores that offer the classic gameplay with a multiplayer mode so you can play the game comfortably from a distance.
Battleship drinking game variations
Variant 1: More complex ships
To make the game more interesting, you can introduce different ship types:
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Big Ship: A ship consists of three connected schnapps.
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Middle ship: A ship consists of two connected schnapps.
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Small ship: A ship consists of only one liquor.
This variant challenges the players more, as they now also have to think about adjacent ships.
Variant 2: Expanding the playing field
Enlarge the playing field to provide more spaces for your ships and shots. This adds an additional dimension and complexity to the game.
Conclusion:
The Battleship drinking game is a fun and simple game that always creates a good atmosphere. It combines strategy and drinking in an exciting way and is perfect for both social gatherings and quiet evenings for two. With the simple instructions and variations, you can customize the game to your liking. So, set up your board, fill the liquor bottles, and sink the fleets – have fun and cheers!
