Oh Buoy! ALL A-BOARD - Beacon Patrol, Out Today!

Wiesbaden, Germany – 17th of September, 2025 - Assemble Entertainment is thrilled to announce that every seagull's favourite single player / co-op game Beacon Patrol is now available on Steam (price) . It's time to straighten up your captain's hat, grab your telescope, and navigate the remarkably calm coastline tile by tile.

Adapted from the hit tabletop game by Torben Ratzlaff, strategically plot your course along the North Sea coast in this addictive cozy strategy puzzler. Play your tiles right and secure the lighthouse beacons, and you'll build the most complete map of the North Sea (either solo or with shipmates).

You can go your own way!

 

Play solo, share the helm with friends locally, or set sail together online through Steam Remote Play Together. Choose from a variety of game modes: immerse yourself in the classic Board Game Mode, push your limits in Exploration Mode, or let your creativity run wild in Creative Mode. Along the way, you'll unlock new ships with distinctive abilities, fresh tiles, quirky seagull companions, and plenty more surprises to keep every voyage unique.

 

This is one of those seemingly simple games that looks easy but will have your brain ticking away when you start trying to plot your course. Grab a friend (human or seagull) and flock to this clever little puzzler that you won't be able to put down.

Low-key fun on the high seas!

 

???? Cozy Coastal Exploration  
Relaxing seaside vibes with just the right splash of strategy

???? Full Board Game Experience
Includes the acclaimed Ships & Shores expansion

???? Unlockable Ships
Each with unique abilities to master the seas in your own style

???? Strategic Tile Placement
Every piece matters as you chart the coastline

????️ Seagull Companions

Quirky feathered friends join your patrols

???? Play Your Way
Solo, local multiplayer, or online co-op via Steam Remote Play Together

???? Endless Replayability
No two patrols are ever the same

???? Modern Board Game Aesthetic
Clean, colorful, and irresistibly charming visuals

So what are you waiting for?

Don your captain's coat, muster your crew, and dive into Beacon Patrol, now available on Steam.

ABOUT SHAPES AND DREAMS & BRUTALHACK

Shapes and Dreams is the solo studio of Torben Ratzlaff, designer, artist, and license holder of the board game Beacon Patrol, which was originally released in 2022 and later published by Pandasaurus Games. BrutalHack is the development label of Benjamin Justice, specializing in strategic video games that emphasize planning and tactics over reflex-based gameplay. While often turn-based, BrutalHack's titles are united by their thoughtful, strategy-focused design. After meeting through the IndieTreff e.V. community, the pair began working on the digital adaptation of Beacon Patrol in October 2022. The result is a faithful yet enhanced version of the board game, expanded with new features and designed to offer a relaxing, cooperative gameplay experience.

 

About Assemble Entertainment

Based in Wiesbaden, Germany, Assemble Entertainment is an independent games publisher founded by Stefan Marcinek in 2016. Known for its diverse and highly praised indie games, Assemble has published titles such as Roadwarden, Sticky Business, Lacuna, and Orbital Bullet. Learn more about Assemble at www.assembleteam.com.