Is the Game Beacon System a board game timer?
It can support timed turns, but the core job is turn tracking: showing whose turn it is and making handoffs clear.
The Game Beacon Tabletop Turn Tracking System is a wireless board game turn tracker that shows whose turn it is with glowing tabletop beacons. Each player gets a rechargeable button, so your group can keep turn order moving without passing a token, checking a phone, or asking whose turn it is.
Most tables already have enough to track: cards, resources, combat, phases, scores, table talk, and long-term plans. A visible turn order system removes a small but constant interruption from the table.
The Game Beacon System uses physical beacons because the problem happens in physical space. A phone app can track data, but a glowing tabletop beacon makes the next action visible to everyone.
The system is most useful for regular board game groups, strategy games, campaign games, larger tables, and games where turn order changes through rounds, phases, ages, or player-driven effects.
It can support timed turns, but the core job is turn tracking: showing whose turn it is and making handoffs clear.
No. The companion app is for setup and advanced modes. The turn handoff happens at the table through the beacons.
Plan on one beacon per active player. Four beacons cover many groups, while six beacons fit common larger game nights.
Finished hardware is the main purchase path. DIY digital files are available for makers who want to build their own beacons.
A ready-to-play 4-beacon starter pack for smaller board game nights.
Available now - US only View optionA finished 6-beacon setup for groups that often play 5-6 player games.
Available now - US only View optionFirmware, printable housing files, and activation for makers building their own Game Beacons.
Available now - US and international View option