
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,835
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Piracy
- 2–5 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2004

2004
Rules assistance for Project Pornstar
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Project Pornstar is a board game released in 2004 for 2–5 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Michael Greiss and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
Action and Cut! Life as a producer in the film industry is tough, especially in the porn business. You however, are the best! Be it tame soft porn or full-on hardcore action; you know what it takes to make a hot flick! Your job? Your choice of actors and apparatus determine if it is going to be on top or a flop. Your filthy fantasy, your skill and the ruthless manipulation of the competition, decide how successful your films will be. Warning! Thieves, hackers, ugly actors and moralistic directors can ruin your plans! However no need to panic, the numbers only get counted at the end and then you will see who has managed to screw the rest! Actors and Condoms in position! And Action!
Project Pornstar 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 Project Pornstar 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 Project Pornstar 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.
Project Pornstar 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.
Project Pornstar belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Mature / Adult. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Project Pornstar are: Michael Greiss. 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 Project Pornstar 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.