Battleship for the Nintendo DS is a strategy video game that translates the classic naval combat board game into a handheld digital experience. Falling under the strategic and tactical genre, players position their fleet of ships on a grid-based map and take turns firing at enemy coordinates, endeavoring to sink their opponent's vessels. The DS version offers additional gameplay features, such as special power-ups and mission-based objectives, enhancing the traditional gameplay with new layers of strategy. The game incorporates both single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes for engaging challenges.