Pendulum

1–5 players • ages 12+ • Matagot • 2020

Publisher: Matagot · 999 Games
First published: 2020
Players: 1–5 players
Age: 12+
Genre: Card game · Timed game

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Why it matters

This card game distinguishes itself by incorporating a timed mechanic, which shifts the experience from typical turn-based strategy to a dynamic, real-time challenge. Suitable for groups of up to five or solo play, it requires players to manage their actions against the constant pressure of the clock.

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Gameplay

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Pendulum plays 1–5 players and is recommended for ages 12 and up.

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Provenance

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Pendulum was published in 2020 by Matagot, emerging during a period of significant experimentation within the board gaming industry regarding real-time mechanics. Designed by Travis Jones, the game was conceptualized to solve a common issue in strategy gaming: downtime between turns. By implementing a simultaneous, real-time worker placement system driven by physical sand timers, the game forces players to manage resources and time pressure concurrently rather than waiting for others to complete their actions.

The game is set in a fantasy universe where players compete to become the timeless king of Veridor. Its design relies heavily on its unique temporal gimmick, which requires players to move workers between action spaces only when their specific sand timers expire. Critics and players largely noted the game for its high-stress, kinetic gameplay loop, distinguishing it from traditional slow-paced eurogames by prioritizing rapid tactical adaptation over long-term deliberation.

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Pendulum is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–5 players • ages 12+ • Matagot • 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.

How do you play Pendulum?

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 Matagot and 999 Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2020.

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