# Living Stories: Pulse

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Asger Johansen
- **Artists**: Snorre Krogh
- **Publishers**: Plotmaker Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Game System, Music
- **Mechanics**: Betting and Bluffing, Hand Management, Take That

## Verdict
Fans of engaging stories and bluffing mechanics will love Pulse. The strong point is the rich narrative and impactful choices.Immersive narrativeChoices with consequencesFun bluffing mechanicsCinema Mode can be lengthyReplayability depends on cardsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Living Stories: Pulse is a story-rich competitive game set in the grunge era. You and your friends take on the roles of four youths trying to make it big with a band. Choose to play as the Lead Singer, Bass Player, Drummer, or Lead Guitarist. The game offers two ways to play: Action Mode, where you dive straight into the plot with randomized cards that create a different story each time, or Cinema Mode, a longer, curated experience akin to watching a movie. Every choice has consequences, and achieving success may come at a cost. With mechanics like betting, bluffing, and hand management, Pulse promises an engaging and twist-filled experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
From 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average playtime?
About 30 minutes in Action Mode and 2 hours in Cinema Mode.

### Is it hard to learn how to play?
No, the rules are simple and the game is easy to learn.

### What are the game components?
Story cards, character cards, and event cards.

### Who is this game recommended for?
For fans of narrative games and bluffing mechanics.