Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship — Command Manual

Unlike the quiet, suspenseful nature of the board game, the Vtech version was loud, proud, and arcade-like. The manual was essential because, unlike a simple board, this device had a "Computer Brain" that required specific input sequences.

Buttons & Indicators

Turn Structure

When it is your turn, the voice synth will announce, "Player 1, Enter Coordinates." Use the letter (A-J) and number (1-10) keys. Press "B" then "5" then "Enter." Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual

This is almost always a sign of low batteries. The voice chip requires a steady voltage; if batteries are low, the voice may "stutter" or reset the game. Unlike the quiet, suspenseful nature of the board

: Launched from the Battleship to target a 3x3 grid area. Unlike the quiet