You cannot place ships diagonally or overlapping.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the compartment, insert the batteries observing correct polarity (+/-), and securely fasten the cover. Component Checklist Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual
Each commander commands a fleet of five distinct military vessels. Each ship occupies a specific number of consecutive holes on the lower Ocean Grid. Ship Class Grid Size (Holes) Battleship Destroyer / Cruiser Submarine Patrol Boat Placement Restrictions Ships must be placed horizontally or vertically. Diagonal placement is strictly illegal. No part of a ship may hang off the grid boundaries. Ships cannot overlap or occupy the same grid hole. Do not move physical ships once programming is complete. Programming the Game Computer You cannot place ships diagonally or overlapping
Before launching your fleet, you must install fresh batteries to power the electronic command module. Each ship occupies a specific number of consecutive