Beacon Patrol: Ships & Shores

If you already enjoy the vibe of Beacon Patrol, get ready to expand your horizons! The Ships & Shores expansion arrives to upgrade your fleet and bring new challenges to the coastline. The main highlight here is the 7 new ship types, each with unique abilities that completely change how you interact with the map. From the Construction Ship, which helps you regain momentum (movement tokens) while placing tiles, to the Submarine, which lets you cleverly manipulate the discard pile to grab the exact piece you need.

The cooperative dynamics become even richer, as you and your friends must combine these specific powers to overcome difficult terrain and protect the shoreline. Want to speed up transport? The Ferry cuts across in a straight line. Need land mobility? The Hover Craft handles it. But don't be fooled: each ship has its own difficulty level, so operating these machines requires strategy and coordination. In addition to the fleet, you get 20 new exploration tiles, meaning the map becomes larger, more varied, and offers new ways to score points.

Basically, Ships & Shores transforms the base experience into something deeper. You're not just placing tiles; you're managing the technical capabilities of each vessel to optimize the patrol. It's the perfect dose of extra complexity for those who felt the base game was 'too stable' and want more layers of decision-making and tactical variety in their sessions. Gather your crew, organize the fleet, and set sail for exploration!