Backstage Pass offers more than 25 hours of gameplay. Players assume the identities of Axel Steel or Judy Nails and promote their band and music on TV and radio, build buzz and street cred, create demo tapes, sign record contracts, handle press interviews, rehearse songs and play shows. By achieving certain career goals, players can unlock several guitars to strengthen their performance. Players can also earn in-game money, which can be used to buy new guitars to play at a variety of venues in an effort to gain the attention of record labels and soar to the top of the charts.

Through the Guitar Hero III: Backstage Pass Web companion at www.guitarheromobile.com/backstage, players can register for full access to the Backstage Pass community. The online component allows players to message each other, check standings, download new guitars and music, and even join or create official Backstage Pass contests – providing fresh content for their mobile experience. In the online contests, players have the opportunity to wager their in-game money and stats with each other against a variety of different scenarios.