Using this Battleship game is easy. First, take out the folding battle cases and set them up. Then, place the plastic ships on the battle cases according to your strategy. Use the red 'hit' pegs to mark where you think the opponent's ships are and white'miss' pegs for areas where there are no ships. Refer to the instructions for the detailed game rules. When not in use, put all the components back into the fabric - wrapped book with integrated storage and keep it on your bookshelf. Keep the pegs and ships away from small children to avoid choking hazards. Wipe the plastic parts with a dry cloth for maintenance, and store the game in a dry place to prevent the linen cover from getting damaged.