Battleship Design May Vary
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Toys and Games Reviews of Battleship Design May Vary
Customer Review: Things have changed
Summary: 2 Stars
I was just given this from my mom. She had two versions a early eighties (I grew up with) and this Battleship copyright 2002 so she gave us the 2002 version. She had just gotten us the 2008 version (the one that is connected and completely redesigned) for Christmas which my only complaint with the 2008 Battleship is that it is not two separate cases. So we were happy to take it off her hands. So we played it soon afterwards and we were disappointed.
The 2002 version is nice that it is separate but it pretty much stops there. I have compared it to the 80's version it is very similar. The upper half was nicer graphics and a clear grid. On the left side bottom half is a nice storage area for the ships with peg holes to keep the ships in order. On the right side is a storage area for the red and white pegs. The big differences of this one from the 80s is the bottom grid. On the 80s version there was a water graphic underneath a light blue raised flat grid. The 2002 version doesn't have the bottom raised flat grid it has a molded grid with the pattern of currents and holes drilled in the bottom of the case. It looked okay, I understand it reduces costs but the problem with it is the bottom grid is 3D even around the holes which makes it a little hard to place the ships or the pegs on the grid.
Which brings up the pegs; they are also redesigned. With the version I grew up with they were long and thin where as the 2002 version they are short and fat and hollow but it looks like the same amount of plastic. And my biggest gripe is the pegs, they are hard plastic and fall off the grid when we are playing. The 2008 version has the same shape but has a soft coating on it which fits better on the grid. I read reviews for the newest battleship, a lot of low ratings because of the peg falling out. With the 2008 attached version the pegs have not fallen off for us, but with this version the pegs fall by just bumping it or moving the case. Also the pegs don't fit the same, some insert all the way, others barely fit in the holes. Poor quality control. And with the bottom of the case having holes we have knocked pegs out of the holes when holding it in our laps (we occasionally play sitting in chairs or couches) We don't have that problem with the 2008 version. I wonder if some of the reviews for the newest battleship are actually for this older design.
They have cheapened up this game to reduce costs but I am not happy with it at all. I personally like the newest version, the redesigned ships, the vertical and horizontal lay out and the rescue the captured man aspects of it and the 80s version I grew up with. I think I will ask my mom if we can have their very old Battleship when they are ready to get rid of it, that is a quality game. I am just glad I didn't waste my money of this (2002) version of Battleship.
Customer Review: Battle Stations, Everyone!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is another childhood favorite that has not diminished with age. This game is as fun now as it was in grade school."Battleship" has a lot to do with strategy and luck. You have to strategically place your pieces on the grid so they won't get "hit" and you have to use that and a little bit of luck to do your darndest to sink your opponent's ships. It can get pretty tense when both players only have one ship left, and one wrong move (or right move depending upon your situation) can end the game.
Fun: Like I said earlier, this is a childhood favorite of mine. When it was raining outside during recess, we would always play this in the classroom. "Connect Four" tournaments and "Battleship" tournaments were the norm when I was in grade school.
Educational: "Battleship" is essentially a thinking game, although a little bit of luck plays into it, too. Both players really have to use their smarts to come out the victor in this game. Seasoned veterans know all too well how strategy can cripple a rookie opponent.
Durability: Both game pieces are like a mini-laptop in a hard plastic casing. So it is indeed very durable. The only thing that could cause a problem are the little red and white pegs with which you mark the game board. These can be a hassle to pick up if a game board is dropped and it accidently opens up, sending zillions of little pegs rolling around on the floor. These can also be a choking hazard to young people, so that needs to be taken into account as well.
If you love games that will make you think, or you are just someone looking for a fun challenge, "Battleship" is a great game to pick up. The only prerequisite: swimming lessons in case the ship you're on goes down.
Customer Review: Poor quality, same great game
Summary: 2 Stars
As a GenX, I grew up with Battleship and Electronic Battleship (cooler). Its a great game for young kids. 5 or 6 is about as young as you want to go on age. The kids have to learn both grid notation and also the transformation that their attack grid is an analog to my defense grip/ship grid and vice versa. It takes kids a little while to grasp this concept fully. The game is suspenseful and fun for kids.
The drawback with this version of Battleship is pretty common to a lot of products. The manufacturer has done a lot of cost reduction to the game since you saw the version you played on as a kid. There is a lightweight and cheap feel to it now. One example is the white/red pegs. They used to be large, about 2cm and solid. Now they are about 1/2 cm and hollow to save on plastic cost. Just one example, but you get the idea, everything about it has been spared down to the minimal possible costs. They even have the user apply the outside Battleship decal stickers to save on a few pennies of assembly cost. This sort of makes sense. They are selling the game based on nostalgia we all have for it that we want to pass on to our kids. This games sales driver is not word of mouth on high build quality or durability. Therefore, charge as much as possible and cut costs at every conceivable location. To this I would say to the manufacturer, shame on you guys.
A better bet would be to find an older battleship game with better quality on eBay or go dig up your old set from your parents basement. Those sets were built so well that they should still be fine.
Customer Review: Battleships Is a Real Battle
Summary: 3 Stars
Okay, I used to love this game. Played it when I was a kid, when we had to draw a new game out on paper each time we played. It was instant nostalgia on plastic game boards, and lots of memories from many many moons ago. And, guess what ~ I still love it. No one else does, or at least the ones who play with me. I have no mercy.
The game doesn't look real sturdy, but will outlast me, probably. I had a bit of a problem getting the play pieces mounted on the play board, but with a little determination, and some surgical trimming with my pocket knife, we got a game underway. The game didn't last long as I sunk my opponents ships one after the other. Nothing like a sore loser in a war game. They want revenge!!
One thing in particular that I didn't like: The game has red pegs and white pegs to denote hits and misses on the enemy's ships. All of these pegs come packed in a SINGLE CELLOPHANE BAG. What a pain, having to separate those little things before you can fire your first shot. Come on, guys (whoever makes this thing), use two cellophane bags. I promise, you won't go broke, and you'll do wonders for your image (and my language).
It's a fun game, but apparently frustrating for those who lose. I don't get the feeling I'll be playing this much, but it'll still make a nice gift - and I'll include two bags of separated colored pegs!
Customer Review: This is one of the best games you'll ever play!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a funfilled toy for in my opinion 6 years and older.you'll love the feel of victory as you here your opponent shout,YOU SUNK MY BATTLESHIP!!!A game that takes alot of strategy and just a pinch of luck,you'll wanna play over and over again.If you've never played battleship(talking or original)I suggest you try it,I have loved it since i was 4 years old,Battleship is not hard,once you play one time you'll get the hang of it and become a battleship master,(like me)What,you dont want to get hooked to battle ship?Oh,dont say that.Try it and you'll wanna be hooked!I know what your thinking,you have more than 2 people in the place you are living,you all wanna play,well I've had that problem before too,and i have a solution,put teams of 2 together!Add battleship to your game shelf, and have hours of fun with family or friends!The reason educational value has 1 star and not 0 is beacause Battleship teaches how to use strategy and lets kids have fun.Oh dont be fooled by the word "kids" my 40 year old mom LOVES Battleship!Guess what?This game is also portable!just take the 2 small thin boxes and put them in a backpack.They can even fit in a Wal-Mart,eagle,jewel,ect grocery bag!If your still not convinced that Battleshp is hours of fun all i can say is...go try it!This concludes my review of BATTLESHIIP by HASBRO! Enjoy your new game!