- BGG rating
- 6.8
Hollywood: Stretch Goal Cards
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,159
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Hollywood
2013
Rules assistance for Hollywood
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Hollywood
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Hollywood is a board game released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Nikolay Pegasov and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Open Drafting.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Hollywood: The Other Side of Hollywood
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2014
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Hollywood: Season of Festivals
- 2–6 players
- 30 min
- 2015
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About the game
In the movie-making game Hollywood, each player is a studio boss who tries to produce the most successful blockbuster. Players construct movies from game cards that they draft or purchase. Players compete to get the most popular stars to perform in their movies because this brings them more money and more Hollywood Awards (which are pictured on some cards). First, players take turns choosing cards with the aid of drafting. Second, players purchase additional star cards (the strongest cards in the game) at the auction. Third, each player uses his nine cards in hand to make one or several movies. A movie must have a minimum of three cards: a Script, a Director and an Actor (or Actress). Additional cast members are optional, but they add to a movie's total box office. Quality films bring a large amount of profit to the player. Players go through three production years, then after the third year Hollywood Awards bring extra money to the players, and the richest player wins.
Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- Egmont Polska
Questions and answers
Hollywood supports 2–6 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 Hollywood is 30 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 Hollywood for ages 13 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.
Hollywood has a complexity rating of 1.9 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Hollywood belongs to these categories: Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Auction / Bidding, and Open Drafting. 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 Hollywood are: Nikolay Pegasov. 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 Hollywood 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.