Overview

Beacon Patrol invites players to step into the role of a Coast Guard captain, tasked with charting and securing the waters of the North Sea. This cooperative, tile-laying exploration game focuses on building the most complete map possible by strategically placing tiles. It offers a relaxing board game experience, enhanced with digital-exclusive features like Endless Mode and the Ships & Shores expansion.

Highlights

  • Cooperative Exploration: Work together with friends to map out the North Sea, placing tiles to discover and secure beacons, lighthouses, and waterways.
  • Relaxing Board Game Feel: Enjoy a digital adaptation of a tabletop experience, featuring turn-based strategy and puzzle elements.
  • Multiple Game Modes: Dive into the core campaign, the expansive Ships & Shores expansion, or the endlessly replayable Endless Mode.

Who It's For

Beacon Patrol is perfect for players who enjoy cooperative puzzle and strategy games with a relaxed pace. Fans of board games looking for a digital adaptation, and families seeking a friendly, engaging multiplayer experience will find a lot to love here. The emphasis on collaboration and map completion makes it ideal for groups who like to strategize together.

Game Info

Developed by Shapes and Dreams and BrutalHack, and published by Assemble Entertainment and Shapes and Dreams, Beacon Patrol offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op and shared/split-screen options. It was released on September 17, 2025, and supports multiple languages, including English, German, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and French. The game is classified as Casual, Indie, Simulation, and Strategy, with tags highlighting its puzzle, board game, and turn-based tactics elements.