Hello how may I help you? hi can you help me in clarifying rules of a game? I will be happy to assist you how players can play on the battleship game? Two players play Battleship. Each has a board with four ships and a the same number of pegs The pegs go into holes that are each identified with a letter and number. i.e,. B12 ok, thanks Would you like additional information to complete your request? yes, which player starts the game? The first game is player's choice. Next games, winners start oh, thank you! You are very welcome. Can I help with anything else? no, you have been very helpful!