Living Stories: Pulse

New at SPIEL Essen 2026, 22–25 October · Hall 3, 3D300

2–430–120mHall 3 · 3D300
Release
01/2026
Designers
Asger Johansen
Languages
English
Age
14+
Illustrators
Snorre Krogh

Pulse is a story-rich competitive game set in the grunge era.

It tells the story of four youths forming a band and trying to make it big.

But breaking through comes at a price.

Play as the Lead Singer, the Bass Player, the Drummer, or the Lead Guitarist.

Every Living Stories game can be played in two ways:

Action Mode

Jump straight into the action. Randomized Spotlight and Aftermath cards create a different story each time you play.

Playing time: About 45 minutes

Cinema Mode

Each Living Stories title includes a special experience: a curated storyline presented through a deck of cinematic scenes.

Think of it as the movie version of the game. An extra treat to enjoy with friends or on your own.

Playing time: About 2 hours

Pulse is the second title in the Living Stories series.

Living Stories: Pulse

Pulse is a story-rich competitive game set in the grunge era.

It tells the story of four youths forming a band and trying to make it big.

But breaking through comes at a price.

Play as the Lead Singer, the Bass Player, the Drummer, or the Lead Guitarist.

Every Living Stories game can be played in two ways:

Action Mode

Jump straight into the action. Randomized Spotlight and Aftermath cards create a different story each time you play.

Playing time: About 45 minutes

Cinema Mode

Each Living Stories title includes a special experience: a curated storyline presented through a deck of cinematic scenes.

Think of it as the movie version of the game. An extra treat to enjoy with friends or on your own.

Playing time: About 2 hours

Pulse is the second title in the Living Stories series.

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