How to play
In Block Ship Battle, you command a pirate ship in broadside combat. Your cannons fire to the side, so you have to turn the ship until your guns bear on an enemy before you can land a shot. Sink rival ships, scoop up floating treasure, and bank your gold in a harbour before someone sinks you. The developer says you can choose from six ships and captains, each with abilities and an ultimate. Upgrades you unlock are visible on your ship as you level up.
Controls explained
Use W and S to raise and lower the sail, and A and D to steer. Move the mouse to look around. Hold the right mouse button to aim your broadside, then left-click to fire. Press X to switch broadside. Shift or E uses abilities, and Q triggers your ultimate from level 5. Tab shows the scoreboard, and Esc pauses. On touch screens, use the left stick to sail and steer, drag on the right side to look, and hold AIM then tap FIRE.
Tips
- Keep your ship turned so your broadside faces the enemy. Your cannons only fire to the side, so positioning matters more than chasing.
- Bank your gold often. Floating treasure is valuable only after you deposit it in a harbour.
- Use X to switch broadside when one side is reloading or blocked.
- Save your ultimate for level 5 and beyond, and use it when multiple enemies are in range.
- Watch the scoreboard with Tab to track how you compare to rivals.
FAQ
How do I fire my cannons? Hold the right mouse button to aim your broadside, then left-click to fire. On touch, hold AIM and tap FIRE.
When can I use my ultimate? The ultimate, bound to Q, becomes available from level 5.
How do I earn gold? Sink rival ships and collect floating treasure, then bank it in a harbour. The developer says you can also unlock visible upgrades every level.
