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Pressure Matrix
2010
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- 2–5 players
- 45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
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Pressure Matrix is a board game released in 2010 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Jonathan Leistiko and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Modular Board.
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About the game
Welcome to the Pressure Matrix — a futuristic game show where the contestants fight for their very lives. Trapped into a four walled arena, each runner moves to score the most points, while simultaneously pinning opponents into the corners of the Pressure Matrix, where they cannot move. As the game goes on, the pressure mounts as the runners move faster and faster, with fewer and fewer options. The game ends immediately when any runner is "frozen" (out of control markers at the start of the runner's turn). Pressure Matrix is a fast-paced, clever strategy game for 2 to 5 players. With multiple levels of play, random tile placement, and sinister opponents, there is no end to the Pressure Matrix.
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- Alderac Entertainment Group
Questions and answers
Pressure Matrix supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Pressure Matrix is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Pressure Matrix for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Pressure Matrix has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Pressure Matrix belongs to these categories: Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Modular Board. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Pressure Matrix are: Jonathan Leistiko. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Pressure Matrix as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.