What do these ratings say about Beacon Patrol?

What kind of game is Beacon Patrol?

Beacon Patrol balances system and theme, giving you focused mechanics while still delivering a clear sense of meaning.

How interactive is Beacon Patrol?

Beacon Patrol features meaningful player interaction, with decisions that regularly affect the rest of the table. Competition, and table awareness are important throughout the game.

What is the presentation of Beacon Patrol like?

Beacon Patrol is visually straightforward and prioritizes function over spectacle. The presentation stays clear and practical, keeping the focus on decision-making.

How strategic is Beacon Patrol?

Beacon Patrol sits in a middle lane where planning matters, but you can still adapt on the fly. It offers strategic decisions without demanding exhaustive optimization every turn.

How hard is Beacon Patrol to learn?

Beacon Patrol is relatively easy to learn and teach, with rules that click quickly for most groups. It is a good fit when you want faster onboarding and smooth play.

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Beacon Patrol

Cooperative tile-laying game where players explore the North Sea, securing waterways and lighthouses.

2022 • 2–4

Average rating: 4.02
Players: 2–4
Avg time: 40 min
Age: 5+

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Overview

You are captains of the Coast Guard. Together you check beacon buoys and lighthouses to ensure the safety of the North Sea coast.

You place your tiles next to tiles that are already on layed out, move your ships and explore the sea.

Your goal is to explore as many tiles as possible. A tile is considered explored when it’s connected to other tiles on all four of its sides.

Beacon Patrol is a coop tile laying exploration game in which you navigate the coast of the northsea to secure its beacon buoys, lighthouses and waterways.

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