In Beacon, players become explorers: navigating maps, unlocking digital “beacons,” and completing challenges tied to real-world places—libraries, parks, city halls, and local landmarks.

The gameplay mixes curiosity and competition with real-world discovery. Players might solve trivia about local history, interview a community leader, capture photos of public art, or collect oral stories from neighbors. Each challenge builds knowledge—and also the sense that what they do in their community matters.

This works because learning is most powerful when it’s active and connected to real experiences. Instead of memorizing abstract facts, players learn by doing in the very places they pass every day. 

Beacon begins with civics because every student deserves the chance to understand and engage with the place they call home. But the same model can help them discover their community’s history, explore local ecosystems, or imagine future careers—all while strengthening their connection to the world just outside their door. Whatever the topic, Beacon makes learning local, memorable, and fun.