Our Mission

At Sinkships, we believe that classic games deserve modern interpretations. Our mission is to bring the timeless strategy of Battleship to players around the world through an accessible, beautifully designed, and engaging browser-based experience. We're passionate about preserving the tactical depth and excitement of traditional board games while leveraging modern technology to enhance gameplay and reach a global audience.

We strive to create an inclusive gaming environment that welcomes players of all skill levels, from complete beginners discovering the game for the first time to experienced strategists looking for a challenging AI opponent. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to accessibility, fair play, and player enjoyment.

The Story Behind Sinkships

Sinkships was born from a simple idea: what if we could capture the tension and excitement of sitting across from an opponent in a classic game of Battleship, but make it available to anyone, anywhere, at any time? The project began as an exploration of how modern web technologies could breathe new life into a beloved game that has entertained families and friends for generations.

We spent countless hours researching optimal strategies, studying player behavior patterns, and developing sophisticated AI algorithms that could provide a challenging yet fair opponent. The result is a game that feels familiar to veterans while remaining approachable for newcomers. Our five difficulty levels were carefully calibrated to provide a smooth learning curve, from the random targeting of Level 1 all the way up to the advanced probability analysis of our Admiral difficulty.

Launched in 2025, Sinkships represents the culmination of extensive development, testing, and refinement. We've built the game from the ground up using modern web standards, ensuring fast performance, responsive design, and compatibility across all devices and browsers. No downloads, no installations—just pure, instant gameplay whenever inspiration strikes.

What Makes Us Different

In a world filled with games demanding your attention, money, and personal information, Sinkships takes a different approach:

• Completely Free: No hidden costs, no premium subscriptions, no paywalls. The full game experience is available to everyone, supported by respectful, non-intrusive advertising.
• No Registration Required: Start playing immediately without creating an account. Your privacy matters to us, so we keep data collection to an absolute minimum.
• Intelligent AI Opponents: We've invested heavily in developing AI that thinks strategically rather than relying on cheap tricks or unfair advantages. Our computer opponents make logical decisions based on the same information available to you.
• Mobile-First Design: Whether you're on a phone during your commute, a tablet on the couch, or a desktop at work (during your break, of course!), Sinkships adapts seamlessly to your screen.
• Multi-Language Support: We believe great games should cross language barriers. Sinkships is available in multiple languages, with more translations coming regularly.
• Accessibility Focus: We design with accessibility in mind from day one, ensuring that players using assistive technologies can fully enjoy the game.

Our Technology

Sinkships is built with cutting-edge web technologies that prioritize performance, security, and user experience. We use modern JavaScript ES6+ modules for clean, maintainable code; responsive CSS with glassmorphism design trends from 2025; and progressive enhancement principles to ensure the game works everywhere.

Our computer opponent algorithms are pure JavaScript—no machine learning frameworks, no external AI libraries. This ensures lightning-fast response times and allows us to maintain complete control over the difficulty curve and fairness. Each difficulty level implements distinct strategic approaches, from simple random targeting to sophisticated probability calculations that mirror human expert play.

We host on Cloudflare Pages for maximum reliability, security, and global performance. This means fast loading times whether you're playing from New York, Tokyo, London, or Sydney. Our infrastructure is designed to scale effortlessly, ensuring smooth gameplay even during peak times.

Our Commitment to Players

Your experience is our top priority. We're committed to:

• Fair Play: No rigged games, no artificial difficulty spikes. What you see is what you get—honest gameplay where skill and strategy determine the outcome.
• Privacy Protection: We collect only essential data for improving the game experience. Your gameplay data stays on your device unless you choose to share feedback with us.
• Continuous Improvement: We actively listen to player feedback and regularly update the game with improvements, optimizations, and new features.
• Transparency: We're open about how our game works, how we handle data, and what you can expect from us. Check our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for details.
• Support: When you need help, we're here. Our team responds promptly to questions, bug reports, and suggestions through our contact page.

Looking Forward

Sinkships is a living project. We have exciting plans for future updates, including:

• Additional language support to reach even more players globally
• Enhanced statistics and progress tracking features
• New game modes and variations on the classic Battleship formula
• Improved AI strategies based on analysis of millions of games
• Community features that let players share strategies and compete

We're excited about the journey ahead and grateful to have you along for the ride. Whether you play once or a thousand times, thank you for choosing Sinkships.

Get in Touch

We love hearing from our players! Whether you have feedback, suggestions, bug reports, or just want to share your epic victories, we're here to listen.

• General Inquiries: Contact Form
• Email: hello@sinkships.com
• Bug Reports: bugs@sinkships.com
• Media Inquiries: press@sinkships.com

Thank You

To every player who has fired a shot, sunk a ship, or celebrated a hard-fought victory on Sinkships—thank you. You make this project worthwhile. To those discovering us for the first time—welcome aboard! We hope you enjoy countless hours of strategic naval warfare.

⚓ The Sinkships Team