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Filename pimp_attack.zip
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Author Unknown
Created 2005-02-27
Changed 2025-12-11
System PHP 5.x
Price $0.00
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Pimp Attack

Battle for prestige and profit in a fast-paced, turn-based urban strategy game. Build your crew, outsmart rival factions, and climb the rankings across concurrent rounds with evolving cities, markets, and leaderboards.

This is a mature-themed 2000s-era competitive experience focused on resource management, crew tactics, and turf control. Expect tight timers, round resets, and a meta driven by alliances, city choice, and smart use of turns.

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PimpAttack - Browser-Based Pimp/Gangster Game - Game Analysis Report

1. IDENTITY & METADATA

Name: PimpAttack

Version: Unknown (no version file found)

Genre: Pimp/Gangster MMO (Urban crime theme)

Type: Web-based multiplayer strategy game

Developer: Unknown (anonymous)

Website: pimpattack.com (copyright © 2004)

Alternative Version: "tru" subdirectory by Core Games (coregames.co.uk)

Database Date: February 28, 2005 (SQL dump timestamp)

License: Not specified

THEME: Urban crime simulator where players manage prostitutes ("hoes"), thugs, weapons, and drugs to build criminal empires. Similar to Pimpwar and Kings of Chaos. Features crew (gang) system, city-based gameplay, and competitive rankings across multiple game rounds.

ETHICAL NOTE: This represents 2004-era "shock value" browser gaming. Controversial subject matter (prostitution, violence, drugs) typical of mid-2000s edgy online games.

2. CODEBASE STATISTICS

File Composition

  • 80 PHP files (6,954 total lines) - medium codebase
  • 8 GIF files (64 KB) - game graphics
  • 6 JPG files (266 KB) - images/photos
  • 2 CSS files (1.45 KB) - minimal styling
  • 2 BMP files (6 KB)
  • 2 SQL files (67 KB) - database schemas
  • 2 INC files (1.67 KB) - includes
  • 483 timestamped image files (unusual naming: .gif1096810374, .jpg1098455668, etc.) - uploaded user content?
  • 1 PSD file (142 KB) - Photoshop source (pimpattacklogo.psd)
  • 1 .htaccess file (0.37 KB)
  • Total: 589 files

Largest PHP Files

  • crew.php (428 lines) - crew/gang management system
  • awards.php (374 lines) - achievement/awards system
  • admin.php (306 lines) - admin control panel
  • funcs.php (271 lines) - core functions
  • purchase.php (269 lines) - store/buying system
  • credits.php (234 lines) - premium credits (PayPal integration)
  • html.php (205 lines) - HTML templates and headers
  • pimp.php (186 lines) - player profile display
  • install.php (181 lines) - installation system
  • signup.php (180 lines) - registration with 4-step process

Database Schema (1,556 lines SQL)

Core tables:

  • users - Main account table
  • games - Round configuration (type, speed, starts/ends times)
  • bans - Banned IP/users with reasons
  • censors - Censored words
  • html - Rules, ToS, guide, descriptions
  • news - News posts
  • paypal - Payment transactions
  • stat - User statistics per round

Per-Round tables (r10_, r11_, etc.):

  • r#_board - Message board (crew, public, attack boards)
  • r#_city - Cities (id, name, country)
  • r#_contacts - Friends/enemies lists
  • r#_crew - Gangs/crews (name, founder, members, icon, networth, rank)
  • r#_cronjobs - Automated tasks (lastran timestamps)
  • r#_invites - Crew invitations
  • r#_mailbox - Private messages
  • r#_pimp - Player data (extensive 70+ columns!)
  • r#_statlog - Statistics tracking
  • r#_user_crews - User-crew relationships
  • r#_wanted - Attack/hit contracts

3. CORE ARCHITECTURE

Multi-Round System

Unique design: Game runs multiple rounds simultaneously. Each round has:

  • Independent databases (r10_, r11_, r12_, etc.)
  • Start/end timestamps
  • Type (normal, supporters-only)
  • Speed (turns per 10 mins)
  • Max build limit
  • Turn reserves
  • Credit add-on costs
  • Max crew size

Round lifecycle:

`php

$game = mysql_fetch_array(mysql_query("SELECT round,ends,starts FROM $tab[game] WHERE ends>$time ORDER BY round ASC;"));

if ($game[2] > $time) {

echo "starts in " . countdown($game[2]);

} else {

echo "ends in " . countdown($game[1]);

}

`

Entry Point (index.php)

`php

include("html.php");

$html = mysql_fetch_array(mysql_query("SELECT description FROM $tab[html];"));

// Display news (last 5 posts)

$getnews = mysql_query("SELECT id,news,posted FROM $tab[news] WHERE id>0 ORDER BY posted DESC limit 5;");

// Show active rounds with top 10 rankings

$getgames = mysql_query("SELECT round,ends,starts FROM $tab[game] WHERE ends>$time ORDER BY round ASC;");

while ($game = mysql_fetch_array($getgames)) {

$getpimps = mysql_query("SELECT pimp,networth,nrank,crew FROM r".$game[0]."_pimp WHERE rank>0 ORDER BY nrank ASC LIMIT 10;");

// Display top 10 pimps with crew icons

}

`

Core Functions (funcs.php)

`php

function fetch($query) {

$data = mysql_fetch_row(mysql_query($query));

return $data[0];

}

function commas($str) {

return number_format(floor($str));

}

function countdown($online) {

// Days, hours, mins, secs display

global $time;

$difference = $online - $time;

// Calculate days/hours/mins/secs

}

function securepic($var) {

// Blacklist banned image URLs (goatse, tubgirl, etc.)

if(strstr($var,"diamondswebpages")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

// Multiple blocked shock sites

}

`

Session Management (html.php)

`php

function secureheader() {

global $id, $tab, $time;

$user = mysql_fetch_array(mysql_query("SELECT online,status,code FROM $tab[user] WHERE id='$id';"));

$idle = $time - $user[0];

if (!$user) {

setcookie("trupimp", NODATA);

header("Location: login.php?reason=notlogged");

}

elseif ($idle > 3600) { // 1 hour idle timeout

setcookie("trupimp", NODATA);

header("Location: login.php?reason=idle");

}

elseif ($user[1] == banned) {

setcookie("trupimp", NODATA);

header("Location: login.php?reason=banned&code=$user[2]");

}

mysql_query("UPDATE $tab[user] SET online='$time' WHERE id='$id';");

}

`

4. GAMEPLAY FEATURES

Pimp Character System

70+ columns in r#_pimp table:

Core Stats:

  • pimp - Player name
  • user - Associated username
  • pass, email - Account credentials
  • trn - Turns available
  • res - Reserved turns
  • money - Cash on hand
  • networth - Total value (ranking metric)
  • rank, nrank - Current/new ranking position

Assets:

  • whore - Number of prostitutes
  • whappy - Hoe happiness (1-100)
  • payout - Payment percentage to hoes
  • condom - Condom supply
  • medicine - Medical supplies
  • thug - Number of thugs/bodyguards
  • thappy - Thug happiness (1-100)
  • weed - Weed supply (for thugs)
  • crack - Crack supply
  • lowrider - Vehicles owned

Weapons:

  • glock - Glocks owned
  • shotgun - Shotguns
  • uzi - Uzis
  • ak47 - AK-47s

Combat Stats:

  • attin - Times attacked (incoming)
  • attout - Times attacked others (outgoing)
  • attackout - Total outgoing attack value
  • attackin - Total incoming attack value
  • lastattack - Timestamp of last attack
  • lastattackby - Who attacked you last
  • whorek - Hoes killed
  • thugk - Thugs killed

Social:

  • crew - Gang membership ID
  • city - Home city ID
  • msg - New message count
  • msgsent - Total messages sent
  • ivt - Crew invitations pending
  • cmsg - Crew messages unread
  • profile - Profile image URL
  • description - Profile text

Protection:

  • protection - Protection time remaining
  • protectstarted - When protection began
  • postpriv - Board posting privilege

System:

  • online - Last activity timestamp
  • ip, host - Connection info
  • code - Unique code (MD5 hash)
  • pin - Security PIN
  • status - normal/banned/admin
  • sounds - Sound effects enabled/disabled
  • defaultturns - Default turn allocation
  • canadd - Maximum hoes addable

Crew (Gang) System

crew.php (428 lines):

  • Create/join crews (gangs)
  • Crew rankings by networth
  • Founder/co-founder roles
  • Member management
  • Crew icon (14x14 pixel image)
  • Crew profile page
  • City-based crews
  • Crew message boards

Crew invitations:

`sql

CREATE TABLE r10_invites (

id mediumint(8) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,

crew bigint(20) NOT NULL default '0',

pimp bigint(20) NOT NULL default '0',

cancelled char(3) NOT NULL default 'no',

PRIMARY KEY (id)

) TYPE=MyISAM AUTO_INCREMENT=17;

`

City System

Multiple cities per game:

  • Players start in chosen city
  • City rankings
  • Crew territories
  • City-specific boards

Turn-Based Gameplay

Turn regeneration:

  • Configurable speed (e.g., "2 turns every 10 mins")
  • Reserved turns (accumulates while offline)
  • Turn add-ons via credits (PayPal)

Turn consumption:

  • Attacking other players
  • Managing hoes/thugs
  • Purchasing items
  • Trading

Combat/Attack System

wanted table:

`sql

CREATE TABLE r10_wanted (

target int(11) NOT NULL default '0',

whore int(11) NOT NULL default '0',

thug int(11) NOT NULL default '0',

msg varchar(255) NOT NULL default '',

attacker varchar(32) NOT NULL default ''

) TYPE=MyISAM;

`

Attack mechanics:

  • Hit contracts on players
  • Weapon calculations (glock/shotgun/uzi/ak47)
  • Hoe vs hoe combat
  • Thug vs thug combat
  • Kill counts tracked
  • Revenge system (lastattackby)

Message System

mailbox table:

`sql

CREATE TABLE r10_mailbox (

id bigint(20) unsigned NOT NULL auto_increment,

src int(11) NOT NULL default '0', -- Sender

dest int(11) NOT NULL default '0', -- Recipient

msg text NOT NULL,

time int(12) NOT NULL default '0',

inbox varchar(32) NOT NULL default '',

del char(3) NOT NULL default 'no',

crew int(11) NOT NULL default '0'

) TYPE=MyISAM AUTO_INCREMENT=935;

`

Board System

Multiple boards:

  • Public board
  • Crew-specific boards
  • Attack boards (trash talk)
  • Admin posts (distinguished)
  • Message status (new/read)

Awards System

awards.php (374 lines):

  • Achievement tracking
  • Winner history
  • Round winners
  • Hall of fame

Payment Integration

PayPal IPN (ipn.php):

`sql

CREATE TABLE paypal (

tranid varchar(32) NOT NULL default '',

amount varchar(32) NOT NULL default '',

fee varchar(32) NOT NULL default '',

user varchar(32) NOT NULL default '',

datebought int(11) NOT NULL default '0'

) TYPE=MyISAM;

`

Credits system:

  • Purchase credits via PayPal
  • Credits buy extra turns
  • Supporters-only rounds
  • Premium features

5. SECURITY ANALYSIS

Authentication

Login (login.php):

`php

$user = mysql_fetch_array(mysql_query("SELECT id,status,code,email,ip FROM $tab[user] WHERE username='$username' AND password='$password';"));

if($user[1] == banned) {

header("Location: login.php?reason=banned&code=$user[2]");

}

elseif($user[1] == unverified) {

header("Location: confirm.php?email=$user[3]");

}

elseif($user) {

$host = gethostbyaddr("$REMOTE_ADDR");

mysql_query("UPDATE $tab[user] SET online='$time', ip='$REMOTE_ADDR', lastip='$user[4]', host='$host' WHERE id='$user[0]';");

setcookie("trupimp", $user[2]);

header("Location: myaccount.php");

}

`

CRITICAL FLAW: Direct POST variables in SQL without escaping!

`php

WHERE username='$username' AND password='$password'

`

Password Handling

Registration (signup.php):

`php

$code = md5($username . trucode . $password);

$pin = md5($email . trucode);

mysql_query("INSERT INTO $tab[user] (username,password,email,fullname,age,messager,online,ip,host,code,membersince) VALUES ('$username','$password','$email','$first $last','$age','$messager: $messager_id','$time','$REMOTE_ADDR','$host','$code','$time');");

`

PLAINTEXT PASSWORDS! Stored directly in database without hashing.

Email confirmation (confirm.php):

`php

$checkpin = md5($email . trucode);

`

SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

Widespread lack of escaping:

`php

// NO mysql_real_escape_string() anywhere!

// NO prepared statements

// Direct variable insertion into queries

`

Examples:

`php

$user = mysql_fetch_array(mysql_query("SELECT * FROM $tab[user] WHERE username='$username';"));

$pimp = mysql_fetch_array(mysql_query("SELECT pimp FROM r$round_$tab[pimp] WHERE pimp='$pimp';"));

mysql_query("UPDATE $tab[user] SET Password='$newpass' WHERE id=$id");

`

XSS Prevention

No output encoding observed. Direct echo of user input:

`php

`

Image Blacklist

securepic() function (funcs.php):

`php

function securepic($var) {

if(strstr($var,"diamondswebpages")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

elseif(strstr($var,"http://mywebpages.comcast.net/wahtever/")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

elseif(strstr($var,"http://thunder.prohosting.com/~csears/WeBmAsTeR.swf")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

elseif(strstr($var,"http://www.rentyman.com/temp/rentyman.swf")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

elseif(strstr($var,"http://www.millsracing.com/images/fatguyeating.gif")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

elseif(strstr($var,"http://www.redcoat.net/pics/tubgirl.jpg")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

elseif(strstr($var,"pimpwarhelp.com")) { $var="gfx/media/banned.gif"; }

return $var;

}

`

Purpose: Blocks shock sites (goatse, tubgirl) and competitor sites (pimpwar).

Session Security

Cookie-based authentication:

`php

setcookie("trupimp", $user[2]); // Stores user code

`

  • Idle timeout (1 hour)
  • IP/hostname tracking
  • No session regeneration
  • Predictable MD5 code (username + constant + password)
  • No CSRF protection

Ban System

IP-based banning:

`php

$host = gethostbyaddr("$REMOTE_ADDR");

$getbans = mysql_query("SELECT banned FROM $tab[banned];");

$bans = array();

while($ban = mysql_fetch_array($getbans)) {

array_push($bans, $ban[0]);

}

foreach ($bans as $correct) {

if(strstr($host, "$correct")) {

$banreason = mysql_fetch_array(mysql_query("SELECT reason FROM $tab[banned] WHERE banned='$correct';"));

// Display ban message

$lamerstop = bitch;

}

}

`

Features:

  • Hostname-based blocking
  • Ban reasons stored
  • Permanent bans
  • Account status tracking

Input Validation

Username validation:

`php

if ((!preg_match('/^[a-z0-9][a-z0-9\.\-_]*$/i', $username)) || (strstr($username,"."))) {

$msg = "Invalid username: a-Z 0-9 -_ charactors only.";

}

elseif ((strlen($username) <= 2) || (strlen($username) >= 19)) {

$msg = "Invalid username: must be at least 3-18 in length.";

}

`

Password validation:

`php

if ((!preg_match('/^[a-z0-9][a-z0-9\.\-_]*$/i', $password)) || (strstr($password,"."))) {

$msg = "Invalid password: a-Z 0-9 -_ charactors only.";

}

elseif ((strlen($password) <= 2) || (strlen($password) >= 13)) {

$msg = "Invalid password: must be at least 3-12 in length.";

}

`

Email validation:

`php

if (!ereg("^.+@.+\\..+$", $email)) {

$msg = "Invalid email: that is not a valid e-mail address.";

}

`

Age restriction:

`php

if (($age <= 13) || ($age >= 80)) {

$msg = "Invalid age: you must be 14 years or older to play.";

}

`

SECURITY RATING: 2/10

CRITICAL VULNERABILITIES:

  • PLAINTEXT PASSWORDS - Catastrophic security flaw
  • NO SQL ESCAPING - Trivial SQL injection everywhere
  • NO XSS PROTECTION - Direct output of user data
  • PREDICTABLE USER CODES - MD5(username + constant + password)
  • NO CSRF PROTECTION - State-changing actions unprotected
  • mysql_* FUNCTIONS - Deprecated, no prepared statements

MINOR POSITIVES:

  • Idle timeout enforcement
  • IP/hostname tracking
  • Input format validation (username/password regex)
  • Email confirmation system
  • Ban system with reasons

VERDICT: One of the worst security implementations in this collection. Comparable to 2003-era scripts before security awareness. TOTALLY UNSAFE for public deployment.

6. TECHNICAL OBSERVATIONS

Multi-Round Database Design

Clever approach: Each game round gets independent table set (r10_, r11_, r12_):

  • Allows parallel rounds without data conflicts
  • Historical rounds remain intact
  • Easy round archival
  • Increased database size (duplicate schemas)

Pros:

  • Clean data separation
  • No round ID in every query
  • Simple backup/restore per round

Cons:

  • Schema duplication (maintenance nightmare)
  • Cannot query across rounds easily
  • Database bloat with many rounds

Timestamped Image Files

483 files named like: .gif1096810374, .jpg1098455668

Likely explanation: User-uploaded images stored with Unix timestamp. No file extension normalization:

`

colors.jpg -> Normal static asset

.jpg1098455668 -> Uploaded 2004-10-22 (timestamp 1098455668)

.gif1106679765 -> Uploaded 2005-01-25 (timestamp 1106679765)

`

Security concern: No upload validation, direct timestamp naming allows enumeration of all uploads.

Email System

Dual mail functions:

`php

function mail_1($subject, $message, $email) {

mail("$email", "$subject", $message,

"From: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.\r\n"

."Reply-To: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.\r\n"

."X-Mailer: PHP/" . phpversion());

}

function mail_2($subject, $message, $email) {

$MP = "/usr/sbin/sendmail -t";

$fd = popen($MP, "w");

fputs($fd, "To: $email\n");

fputs($fd, "From: PimpAttack \n");

fputs($fd, "Subject: $subject\n");

fputs($fd, "X-Mailer: PHP4\n");

fputs($fd, $message);

pclose($fd);

}

`

Redundancy: Both functions called on signup. Backup system if mail() fails?

Google AdSense Integration

`javascript

`

Monetization: Ad-supported game with premium credit purchases.

Turn Cron System

Automated turn regeneration:

`sql

CREATE TABLE r10_cronjobs (

cronjob varchar(32) NOT NULL default '0',

lastran int(12) NOT NULL default '0'

) TYPE=MyISAM;

`

Cron scripts:

  • 10mins.php - 10-minute tasks (turn regeneration)
  • 5mins.php - 5-minute tasks
  • 1hour.php - Hourly tasks

Alternative Version: "tru" Folder

coregames.co.uk branding:

`html

copyright © 2004 Core Games. all rights reserved

`

Possible white-label version for Core Games hosting. Same game, different branding.

Mr_Pfänner Folder

Contains: Version 0.0.1 reference

German developer? "Pfänner" is German word. Possibly early development version or contributor's personal build.

7. HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Browser Game Boom (2003-2005)

PimpAttack represents the "urban crime" subgenre of browser games popular in mid-2000s:

  • Pimpwar (original, circa 2002)
  • Kings of Chaos (army-building, 2002)
  • Mafia MoFo
  • Gangster Paradise
  • Pimp Game

Theme trend: "Edgy" subject matter (crime, violence, drugs, prostitution) attracted teenage male demographic.

Technology Era Markers

2004-2005 signatures:

  • PHP4 (X-Mailer: PHP4)
  • mysql_* functions (PHP 5.0-5.6)
  • MyISAM tables (no foreign keys)
  • No prepared statements
  • Short PHP tags (
  • register_globals era ($username from POST)
  • phpMyAdmin 2.6.1-rc1

PayPal Integration

Early micropayments: PimpAttack pioneered premium credits before:

  • Facebook Credits (2009)
  • Freemium became mainstream
  • App store IAPs

Credits.php (234 lines) - sophisticated payment system for 2004 standards.

Competitive Landscape

Meta keywords:

`html

'pimp, pimp game, pimping game, multiplayer game, free game, ho, hoe, hoes, gangster, mafia, multiplayer, strategy, player, gang war, crack, drugs, free game, beat down, smack down, pimping, prostitution game, mmog, massively multiplayer online game, turn based game, flash game'

`

SEO targeting: "similar to pimpwar and kings of chaos" - riding competitors' search traffic.

Cultural Context

2004 "shock gaming":

  • Pre-social media era
  • Edgier content acceptable online
  • "Gangsta" culture influence (rap music, GTA games)
  • Less corporate oversight
  • Anonymous development common

Modern perspective: Subject matter now considered inappropriate for most platforms. Would struggle with app store guidelines, payment processor ToS, and advertising partners.

8. COMPLETENESS & PLAYABILITY

Implemented Features

Core gameplay:

  • Multi-round system
  • Turn-based mechanics
  • Character management (hoes/thugs/weapons)
  • Combat/attack system
  • Crew (gang) system
  • City-based gameplay
  • Rankings (individual + crew)
  • Private messaging
  • Message boards
  • Profile system
  • Email confirmation
  • PayPal integration
  • Credits system
  • Awards/achievements
  • Admin panel
  • Ban system
  • News system
  • Idle timeout
  • Protection system
  • Contacts (friends/enemies)
  • Wanted (hit) system

Missing/Incomplete

  • No mobile interface
  • No API
  • Limited documentation
  • No game guide (empty?)
  • Sound effects mentioned but not implemented
  • Some image paths broken (gfx/media/)

Playability: 85%

Core loop functional:

  • Register account
  • Join game round
  • Choose city
  • Name pimp character
  • Manage resources (hoes, thugs, weapons)
  • Attack other players
  • Join crew
  • Climb rankings
  • Use credits for advantages
  • Start over in new rounds

Database completeness: Empty SQL file provided for fresh installations. Cronjob tables suggest automated systems work.

9. COMPARISON TO COLLECTION

Unique Features

  • Multi-round system - Only game with parallel rounds
  • PayPal integration - First with real-money transactions
  • Timestamped image uploads - 483 user-uploaded files
  • Crew icons - 14x14px gang symbols
  • Per-round databases - Independent r#_ table sets
  • Protection system - Temporary immunity from attacks
  • Wanted contracts - Player bounties
  • Turn reserving - Save turns while offline

Genre Comparison

vs other crime games:

  • More complex than basic mafia RPGs
  • Multi-round structure unique
  • PayPal credits more sophisticated than most
  • Crew system more developed than typical gang features

vs character RPGs:

  • Resource management (hoes/thugs) instead of HP/MP
  • Turn-based instead of time-based
  • Competitive rankings primary goal
  • No quest system
  • No NPC interactions

Security Comparison

Worst security in collection:

  • Plaintext passwords (unprecedented)
  • No SQL escaping (matched only by earliest games)
  • No XSS protection (common in 2004, unacceptable now)

Even early RPGs (2003-2004) had:

  • MD5 password hashing
  • Some SQL escaping
  • Better validation

Codebase Size

6,954 lines - Mid-range:

  • Smaller than: MCCodes (67K), Orodin (107K), phpRPG (13K)
  • Larger than: phpSGE (5.8K)
  • Similar to: Many standalone games (5-10K lines)

10. RATING & VERDICT

Overall Rating: 4/10

Breakdown:

  • Code Quality: 3/10 (functional but insecure)
  • Security: 2/10 (plaintext passwords, no SQL escaping)
  • Features: 8/10 (comprehensive gameplay, PayPal, multi-round)
  • Innovation: 7/10 (unique round system, early monetization)
  • Playability: 8/10 (85% complete, core loop works)
  • Documentation: 2/10 (minimal, no guide)

Tier Classification: LOW-TIER (Security Concerns)

Strengths

  • Innovative multi-round system - Play multiple games simultaneously
  • Early monetization - PayPal integration in 2004 (pioneering)
  • Complete gameplay loop - All core features functional
  • Crew system - Sophisticated gang mechanics
  • Turn reservation - Offline turn accumulation
  • Protection system - Newbie protection implemented
  • Per-round databases - Clean data separation
  • Awards system - Achievement tracking
  • Ban system - IP/hostname blocking with reasons
  • Idle timeout - Automatic logout security

Critical Weaknesses

  • PLAINTEXT PASSWORDS - Unforgivable security flaw
  • NO SQL ESCAPING - Trivial SQL injection everywhere
  • NO XSS PROTECTION - Direct user input output
  • DEPRECATED mysql_* - Old PHP functions
  • Controversial theme - Prostitution/drugs/violence (2004-acceptable, now problematic)
  • Database bloat - Per-round schema duplication
  • No documentation - Empty guide
  • Minimal validation - Format checks only
  • Short PHP tags - (
  • No CSRF protection - State changes unprotected

Historical Significance

Important for:

  • Early browser game monetization - PayPal integration in 2004
  • Multi-round architecture - Innovative parallel game design
  • Urban crime genre - Represents "edgy gaming" era (2003-2006)
  • Technical archaeology - Pure 2004 PHP4 codebase snapshot

Cultural artifact: Captures mid-2000s internet culture:

  • Anonymous development
  • Shock value themes
  • Ad-supported with premium upsells
  • No corporate oversight
  • Pre-social media gaming

Modern Deployment

NOT RECOMMENDED for production:

  • Plaintext passwords = instant compromise
  • SQL injection = database takeover
  • Payment processor ToS violations (security requirements)
  • Theme inappropriate for modern platforms
  • mysql_* deprecated (PHP 7+ incompatible)

Historical/educational use only.

Recommendation

For 2004 standards: 6/10 (innovative features, poor security typical of era)

For 2025 deployment: 1/10 (catastrophic security, deprecated code)

Best aspects: Multi-round system, early monetization, complete gameplay loop

Worst aspects: Plaintext passwords, no SQL escaping, controversial theme

Comparison: More feature-rich than basic mafia games, but security worse than any game analyzed. PayPal integration and multi-round system show ambition, but implementation quality sacrificed for features.

Would need complete security rewrite:

  • bcrypt password hashing
  • Prepared statements (PDO/mysqli)
  • XSS output encoding
  • CSRF tokens
  • Session regeneration
  • Input sanitization
  • Modern PHP 8.x
  • Content policy review

Historical value: Excellent example of 2004-era browser gaming boom. Shows evolution of micropayment systems and innovative round-based architecture that became standard in modern idle/incremental games.

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Analysis Date: December 11, 2025

Archive Location: d:\_HOUSE\SOCIALMUD\WWW\_MUD Games\unzipped\pimp_attack\PimpAttack\

Game #55 of 79 in systematic browser game analysis project

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