Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual
Press "1" for the standard two-player game.
: Each player controls two distinct areas. The flat lower grid is your own Ocean Grid, where you place your plastic physical ships. The vertical upright grid is your Target Grid, where you track your shots against the enemy using red (hit) and white (miss) pegs. Setting Up the Game Modes
The first commander to sink all five enemy vessels wins the game. The computer will celebrate the victor and play "Taps" for the loser. Troubleshooting & Manual Downloads Where can I find a manual for the Vtec battleship game? Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual
The Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command game brings the classic naval combat guessing game to life with voice prompts, sound effects, and automated tracking. If you misplaced your original instruction booklet, setting up the grid and understanding the computer commands can be challenging.
: Press the "Clear Memory" button to ensure no previous game data remains. Enter Coordinates Press "1" for the standard two-player game
Enter the letter and number coordinate on the keypad (e.g., ). Press the ATTACK / ENTER button. Resolving the Shot
Salvage/Salvo fire where players get one shot for every ship they still have floating. The vertical upright grid is your Target Grid,
Insert the required batteries (typically 4 AA alkaline batteries) matching the polarity (+/-) diagrams inside. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw securely. 🕹️ Game Console Overview
The first three pages were a warning shot to parents: “Requires 4 ‘C’ batteries (not included).” Leo’s father, seeing this, sighed theatrically. But Leo was already lost in the “Features” section. The manual explained the voice: a stern, synthesized commodore who announced hits with a crackling “Direct hit, sir!” and misses with a deflating “Target missed.” It described the five distinct sound effects, from the sonar ping to the torpedo launch, each vibrato explained with a tiny musical staff notation.
: Turn the unit on and listen for the voice prompt "Select Game." Press for a single-player computer challenge or for a two-player battle. Enter Ship Coordinates Place a ship on your ocean grid (letters A-J, numbers 0-9). Type the letter and number for the (front) and the (back) of the ship (e.g., for a ship at B2, B3, B4, enter