Pendulum
1–5 players • ages 12+ • 999 Games • 2020
- Publisher
- 999 Games · Matagot
- First published
- 2020
- Players
- 1–5 players
- Age
- 12+
- Genre
- Card game · Timed game
How it plays
Pendulum plays 1–5 players and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Pendulum was released in 2020 as an ambitious real-time board game designed by Travis Jones and published by Stonemaier Games, with 999 Games handling the regional distribution in the Netherlands and surrounding territories. The game emerged during a period of high interest in experimental mechanics, specifically challenging players to manage resources and actions while multiple timers run simultaneously. This design choice was intended to simulate the frantic pace of leadership in a fantasy civilization setting, moving away from traditional turn-based structures.
The game received significant attention for its innovative use of physical sand timers, which dictate the rhythm of player actions. While the mechanics were praised for their originality and ability to create a high-pressure environment, the game also drew critical discussion regarding its steep learning curve and the distinct sensory experience of a real-time game. It remains a notable entry in the catalog of modern board games that seek to blend Eurogame strategic depth with the immediate tension of a live, synchronized game clock.
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Pendulum is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–5 players • ages 12+ • 999 Games • 2020. It's filed under card game and timed game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Pendulum is a board game for 1–5 players, filed under card game and timed game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is Pendulum for?
Pendulum is built for 1–5 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Pendulum for?
Pendulum lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Pendulum?
Pendulum is published by 999 Games and Matagot. The catalog gives its publication year as 2020.
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