Each player receives five ships (Carrier, Battleship, Destroyer, Submarine, and Patrol Boat).
If your Vtech unit is acting up, the culprit is usually power-related rather than a software glitch. Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual
Press the "1 Player" button to challenge the onboard AI. Each player receives five ships (Carrier
Press "2 Player" to alternate turns with a friend. Vtech Electronic Talking Battleship Command Manual