Comparison

Hardware-First Turn Trackers vs. App-Based Turn Trackers

Turn-tracking apps can help you record sessions, review statistics, and manage tournaments. Physical beacons help everyone see whose turn it is without checking a shared screen.

01

Hardware-first strengths

A physical beacon is visible to the whole table, does not require everyone to check a screen, and makes turn handoffs part of the tabletop experience.

02

App-based strengths

Apps are strong when the table wants rich session data: play history, stats, tournaments, profiles, and deep digital records.

03

The practical answer

Choose an app if you want detailed play history and statistics. Choose Game Beacons if you want everyone to see whose turn it is without checking a screen.

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Buy the Game Beacon Tabletop Turn Tracking System

Choose finished hardware for your table: $49 per beacon, $189 for a 4-pack, or $279 for a 6-pack.

Game Beacons 4-Beacon Bundle

4-Beacon Bundle

$189

A ready-to-play 4-beacon starter pack for smaller board game nights.

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Game Beacons 6-Beacon Bundle

6-Beacon Bundle

$279

A finished 6-beacon setup for groups that often play 5-6 player games.

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Game Beacon

Single Beacon

$49

One finished rechargeable beacon. Add a seat to your table or build a custom set.

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