A party-style card game where players become pop stars and combat celebrity pop culture events. Do you have what it takes to be famous?
As a girl who grew up in the 2000s, my dream was to live the life of a pop star; not just to perform on stage or in TV shows, but to experience the dramatic, petty, campy lifestyle that comes with fame.
Step into the glamorous world of POPSTAR, a party-style competitive card game based on iconic pop culture moments. This game blends the nostalgic, retrofuturistic design of the early 2000s female musical artists with their notorious celebrity scandals. Players take on the persona of a pop star and draw cards to determine their star status; success, drama, and scandal are sure to follow as players engage with each other. A party-style card game where players become popstars and combat celebrity pop culture events. Do you have what it takes to be famous?
While designed to be a lighthearted card game, POPSTAR offers an exploration of the challenges faced by female artists as they navigate the complexities of building their personal brand within the music industry. This exhibit will be an homage to young adults who grew up watching these icons conquer the stage that provides a platform for viewers to appreciate the resilience and creativity required of female artists to thrive in a male-dominated industry.