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title: 'How to Play Navy Wars on Cosmos Video'
description: 'Step-by-step rules for playing Navy Wars in a Cosmos Video space.'
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# How to Play Navy Wars on Cosmos Video

Navy Wars is a 2-player battleship-style game where each player secretly places a fleet on a grid and then takes turns firing shots to sink the opponent's ships. It runs inside a Cosmos Video space at a game table, with unlimited spectators allowed to watch the duel in real time.

## Rules

1. Each player places 5 ships on their private grid, keeping them spaced out.
2. Ships can be reoriented manually or positioned automatically with a randomise option.
3. Once both players have placed their ships, play begins with alternating turns.
4. On your turn, select a cell on the opponent's grid to fire at.
5. A hit shows in red; a miss shows in blue.
6. If you hit a ship, you go again. If you miss, the opponent takes their turn.
7. The first player to sink all 5 of their opponent's ships wins the match.

## Setup in Cosmos Video

1. Enter a public Cosmos Space or create your own.
2. Approach a game table with the gamified appearance.
3. Press X on the keyboard, or click Games in the toolbar.
4. Select Navy Wars and invite one opponent to the other seat.

## Tips for Groups

- Avoid placing ships in obvious patterns along edges.
- Once you score a hit, work outward to trace the ship's orientation.
- Save Navy Wars for 1-on-1 pairings in larger team events.
- Let teammates spectate to learn each other's strategies.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the minimum and maximum player count?**
Exactly 2 active players. Unlimited spectators can watch.

**How long does a round take?**
A full match typically runs 8 to 15 minutes.

**Can spectators watch?**
Yes. Anyone in the Cosmos Video space can watch, though ship positions stay hidden until the end.