Beachhead Markers are equipment exclusive to the scenario “The Pirate Islands”. These exist to mark locations on the scenario map. Although the scenario itself predates the introduction of beachhead markers, they were introduced in the English 6th edition and 4th international edition as a player aid.

Appearance

Beachhead markers are circular markers in player colors.

Gameplay

• The scenario permits only one line of ships extending out to sea from the player’s starting coastal settlement. This line of ships must extend towards a player’s beachhead marker, via the most direct routing.
  • Once the line of ships reaches the beachhead marker, it must then extend towards the player’s Pirate Fortress, via the most direct routing.
  • A player may not build settlements along this line of ships, except at the location of the beachhead marker.

Manifest

1 Beachhead Marker for the red, blue, orange, and white players is included in the English 6th edition (4th international edition) of Seafarers. 1 Beachhead Marker for the green and purple players is included in the English 6th edition (4th internation edition) of the Seafarers extension.