
- BGG rank
- BGG #19,722
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Mixtape Massacre: Director's Cut
- 2–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2022

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Pimp: The Backhanding is a board game released in 2005 for 2–4 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by J. C. Lira and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling.
From the publisher: Forget growing up to be a fireman, cop or doctor. Join the profession so highly regarded for its virtues — become a pimp! Mack some ho’s and put them to work. Make the biggest roll of dough and be declared the Mack-Daddy. Just watch out for other pimps as they try to put a beatdown on you and your ho’s. A ho in the hospital don’t earn you no dough! I’m Your Mack Daddy Now Pimp is a hilarious, stand-alone card game for two to four mature players. Rev up the chrome-caddy, dust off the purple suit and fedora, and make yourself some dough with the world’s oldest profession. 100 cards plus rules sheet. White Wolf Publishing, Inc. ISBN: 1-58846-624-8 Stock #: 5140 Enough strategy and variety to offer great repeat play value… But not so complex that you can’t play after too many beers or too few pretzels If you like being politically correct and never laughing, don’t buy this game A fast-playing, yet high-strategy game, ideal for after-hours game-nights Suggested for mature players.
Pimp: The Backhanding supports 2–4 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 Pimp: The Backhanding is 15–30 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 Pimp: The Backhanding for ages 18 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.
Pimp: The Backhanding has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Pimp: The Backhanding belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Dice Rolling. 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 Pimp: The Backhanding are: J. C. Lira. 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 Pimp: The Backhanding 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.