diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm
index d6513b5d40..0d5a7bd56c 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/clock_cult/clock_cult.dm
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ Credit where due:
 	config_tag = "clockwork_cult"
 	antag_flag = ROLE_SERVANT_OF_RATVAR
 	false_report_weight = 10
-	required_players = 30
+	required_players = 35
 	required_enemies = 3
 	recommended_enemies = 5
 	enemy_minimum_age = 7