Category Rules & Disputes

Battleship Official Rules: Ship Placement and Overlap

No, ships cannot overlap; only one ship may occupy any given square in the grid.

Yes, you can ask about any visible physical feature, including hair or eye colour, as long as it is a yes/no question.

Yes, in the Challenge Game mode, you must use 'both' or 'either' when asking compound questions.

Yes, players may use subjective questions, though official play typically focuses on physical attributes.

No, you cannot be forced to return your own men to Start if you land on your own piece.

Yes, you can replace a joker by using the exact tile it represents or by rearranging existing melds.

Yes, you can manipulate tiles on the table to form new combinations, provided all tiles end up in valid sets.

No, you may only play on a card space if it is not already covered by another marker chip.

No. You must remove the opponent's marker chip instead of placing your own chip on that space.

Yes, it is automatic. You do not use an action; you claim one Noble if your bonuses match the requirements.