
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,286
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Hidden Leaders
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2022

2025
Rules assistance for Pool Party Stars
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Pool Party Stars is a board game released in 2025 for 3–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Diego Portugal and its main mechanics are Memory, Deduction, and Hidden Roles.
In Pool Party Stars, the players are hosting a grand Pool Party, and competing with each other to attract the best guests! But there’s a twist: each host has a secret rule that keeps certain types of guests from getting in. Uncover the secret rules of the other players while trying to get your invitees past the gate without being turned away!
Pool Party Stars supports 3–6 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 Pool Party Stars is 15–20 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 Pool Party Stars for ages 14 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.
Pool Party Stars belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Memory, Deduction, and Hidden Roles. 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 Pool Party Stars are: Diego Portugal. 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 Pool Party Stars 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.