# Ships Squared

> Logic puzzle game for adults based on deducing ship layouts on a grid. (iPhone/iPad app by Universalis Publishing.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ships-squared/id288362680 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Universalis Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/284942722)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ships-squared/id288362680/reviews.md

## What is Ships Squared?

Ships Squared (Ships²) is a new game exclusive to the iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

You probably grew out of Battleships a long time ago. Now it's time to grow back in. Because Ships² is for adults, not children. Ships² is addictive. If you let it, it will take over your mind and ruin your life.

Thirteen ships are laid out on a 10x10 board according to strict rules. You fire at squares. You get the results. You deduce where the ships are. And you draw them. Unlike traditional Battleships, you don't actually need to sink the ships: it's deducing their layout that is the achievement.

There are 12 levels, all using the same basic rules. The lightest ones can be played casually while waiting for the bus. The middling ones take from 5 to 20 minutes of concentrated thought. The heaviest levels demand intense, rigorous, error-free reasoning for half an hour or more. Only a few geniuses will attempt the top level, which takes two hours at least.

Ships² is not a game of chance but of reasoning. It's a workout for the mind. Like all workouts, you mustn't overdo it. As it says on the bottle: please think responsibly!

Ships² can create an unlimited number of different games for you to play. You can design your own layouts too, and send them to your friends to see how well they do.

Full, illustrated instructions are included as part of the game.

## Key features

- Deduce hidden ship layouts
- 10x10 grid gameplay
- 12 difficulty levels
- Unlimited custom games
- Design and share own layouts
- Workout for the mind

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ships-squared/id288362680/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Genial

*2016-01-04*

Ich finde die Idee sehr gut!

### 1/5 — Good idea

*2015-03-08*

Update:
Does not work anymore and seemingly unmaintained. Lowering review. Time to open source?

Original review:
A couple of issues. 

The developer site lacks an easy-to-find feedback area, so I'm leaving my bug list here. 

This is an impressive logic puzzle with the caveat that it can generate non-unique solutions to puzzles. Specifically, I've run into several boards where a single-masted ship can be legally in either of two positions. (This happened on level 2, which doesn't bode well for higher levels.)

It isn't always clear when the game is over. 

Fix the ui controls relating to game completed successfully, clearing the board of ships to start over with the current guesses, etc.

Without these bugs, I'd give the game 4 stars. My experience on the store is that lower ratings provide incentive to fix bugs.

### 1/5 — It crash !

*2014-10-27, version 1.26*

No good !

### 5/5 — Love the challenges

*2013-10-15*

Great puzzles, simple rules, and endless possibilities for a good game from seconds to hours.

### 4/5 — Well done!

*2012-12-04, version 1.26*

A well-done logic puzzle based on the old battleship game idea. The way levels increase is well conceived as well. From children-level to very challenging ones. Furthermore, one of the best tutorials ever seen!

### 1/5 — It blows

*2012-07-18*

Does not indicate when or if game is completed. Good concept but finish the software.

### 5/5 — Ships2 auf iPad1/FW 5.0.1

*2012-07-06*

Das Spiel hat wenig mit Schiffe-Versenken zu tun, sondern ist vielmehr eine Art graphisches SUDOKU.
Die Spielidee scheint solide und verspricht Langzeitspaß für Menschen, die gerne puzzeln.
Das Spiel läuft stabil ohne Abstürze.

### 4/5 — Great puzzle game

*2012-06-09*

Great logical inference game. The UI is pretty awkward, and that's initially off-putting, but once you find out where everything is it's very usable. This is a good choice for people who like games like sudoku, as it's largely about calculating which layouts are possible (given the visible information) and which are not.

### 4/5 — 계정도용인듯

*2011-12-07*

제가구매한적이없는데구입목록에있네요.. 만약결제가되었다면환불요청드리구요.. 이런경우계정도용관련해서어디에얘기해야하는건지도알려주시면감사하겠습니다..황당하네요..

### 5/5 — Really challenging

*2011-10-30*

A very well thought out puzzle game for those with strong powers of deduction

## Frequently asked questions about Ships Squared

### What is the gameplay of Ships Squared?

Ships Squared is a logic puzzle game where you deduce the positions of thirteen ships on a 10x10 board. It's not about sinking ships, but about using clues to figure out their exact layout.

### How many levels are there in Ships Squared?

There are 12 levels in Ships Squared, ranging from casual play suitable for short breaks to highly demanding levels that require significant concentration and error-free reasoning.

### Can I create my own games in Ships Squared?

Yes, Ships Squared allows you to create an unlimited number of different games. You can also design your own ship layouts and send them to friends to challenge them.

### Is Ships Squared a game of chance?

No, Ships Squared is strictly a game of reasoning and deduction. It provides a mental workout and does not involve any elements of chance.

### What devices does Ships Squared support?

Ships Squared is exclusive to Apple devices, supporting iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

### How often is Ships Squared updated?

The latest version of Ships Squared is 2.03, which was last updated on May 6, 2020. The game was initially released on February 12, 2019.

### What is the age rating for Ships Squared?

Ships Squared has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### Does Ships Squared have ads?

No, Ships Squared is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted puzzle-solving experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.03 — 2020-05-06

Small layout improvements.

### 2.02 — 2020-04-29

Added poise, greater elegance, and looks good on notched iPhones.

### 2.01 — 2016-09-16

iOS10 compatibility

### 2.00 — 2015-05-26

Updated for iOS 8 and the latest iPhone sizes.

### 1.26 — 2011-02-21

No release notes.

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