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Board game · card game, economic

Pendulum

2020 · 1⁠–⁠5 players, best with 3 · 60⁠–⁠90 min · ages 12+

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How many players

For 1 to 5 players, best with 3.

  • 1 player
  • 2 players
  • 3 players: best
  • 4 players
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium: 2.9 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 60–90 minutes, for ages 12 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek6.7/101,219 ratings
  • BGG rank2,723rdamong all games

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How to play Pendulum

Pendulum is a real-time strategy game for 1 to 5 players that lasts 60 to 90 minutes. Everyone places workers and takes actions at the same time, using timers to decide when spaces become available while building up cards and personal advantages. It suits groups who like planning under pressure and do not mind acting without waiting for turns.

Mechanics

  • Action timer
  • Deck construction
  • Real-time
  • Simultaneous action selection
  • Solo mode
  • Variable player powers
  • Worker placement

Credits Pendulum

  • Publisher999 Games

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Game details Pendulum

Year published
2020
Players
1–5, best with 3
Playing time
60–90 minutes
Age
ages 12+
Weight
2.9 out of 5
Publisher
999 Games

Frequently asked questions Pendulum

How many players is Pendulum for?

For 1 to 5 players. It plays best with 3.

How long does a game take?

60 to 90 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 12 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 1–5.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 15, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku