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Lady Popular

video game

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 22, 2026
Entity authorityQ19513039 ↗
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Lady Popular is a freemium, online fashion game for iOS and Android developed by the Bulgarian software company XS Software. The game was originally released at the end of 2009, and in August 2012, the second major version was officially released as a separate game under the name Lady Popular Fashion Arena. It is recommended for ages 13 and up. Lady Popular is a casual dress-up game that aims primarily at a female audience. It has been translated into 21 languages and has over 8 million registered users.

Gameplay

Each player begins the game by creating her female character, called "Lady". After the creation of the Ladies, a player can change her appearance (hairstyle, makeup, etc.), create clothes for Lady, rent an apartment and decorate it, cooperate with other players in clubs and party missions, communicate with other Players, play duels at Fashion Arena, communicate using them in the game, post comments and chat, increase their popularity and compete with them in the competition for the best lady, the best apartment and the best party.

Starting the game

To start a game, the user must register. The player creates their 'Lady' by choosing her initial appearance (eyes, lips, hair, etc.) and name. At the beginning of the game, there is a tutorial that guides the player through the game and rewards them for completing the quests successfully.

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Editorial reviewA concise reference frame for defining the subject, testing terminology and identifying the institution closest to the evidence. The current lead gives the account dated anchors—2009, 2012—that can be checked directly. The selected authority fields contribute no independent date. Its value is orientation rather than verdict, with Lady, Popular and video providing the first useful test.
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