# Máquina dos Sonhos

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2
- **Duration**: 15-40 min
- **Weight**: 1.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Rogério Lourenço
- **Artists**: Eric Gerhard (II)
- **Publishers**: Board Game Bureau
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Puzzle, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Grid Movement, Map Deformation, Pattern Building, Square Grid

## Verdict
If you enjoy an abstract challenge with a sci-fi twist and mechanics that alter the board, the Dream Machine is a great pick!Engaging abstract strategyUnique board mechanicsFast and challengingStylish retro-futuristic themeInitial learning curveCan be too tacticalLimited direct interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Journey into a retro-futuristic reality with the Dream Machine, a brilliant invention by scientist James Watt! This incredible machine allows you to explore the depths of the human mind during sleep, guiding and observing dreams and nightmares in real time. The dreamlike images, projected onto a tube screen, reveal surreal landscapes and fantastic creatures as you navigate between the unknown and the impossible. The objective is simple: reproduce the positioning of elements on a 9-card matrix (3x3) as indicated on reference cards. To achieve this, you'll have action points that increase each round, resetting to the minimum at the end of the cycle. Use your actions to add, remove, or move sheep and fences on the matrix. Sheep occupy the squares, and fences are placed in the spaces between them. There are dream cards, which grant you extra actions, and nightmare cards, which give your opponent an advantage. Oh, and the matrix squares can be flipped! To flip a square, a sheep must 'jump' over a fence, allowing you to choose to flip one of the squares involved in the action. Watch out for the impediment marker, which restricts the manipulation of a square on the opponent's next turn, but becomes usable again when you spend an action. Prepare for a unique mental adventure!

## FAQ
### How many players can play Dream Machine?
This game is designed for 2 players, perfect for a strategic duel.

### What is the average playtime?
Games are quick, typically lasting between 15 and 40 minutes.

### Is the game very complex?
With a BGG weight of 1.5/5, it's considered a light game, ideal for those seeking something accessible yet strategic.

### Do I need to know English to play?
No, the game has no language dependency, so everyone can enjoy it!

### What type of player is Dream Machine best suited for?
It's ideal for those who enjoy abstract games, puzzles, and quick tactical challenges, especially for pairs.

### Does the theme heavily influence the rules?
The retro-futuristic theme provides a stylish backdrop, but the mechanics are the main focus, making it a more abstract game at its core.

## Price Comparison
### Best Offers in Brazil
- **CaldeirãoJogos**: R$ 35,10 (https://www.caldeiraojogos.com.br/produtos/maquina-dos-sonhos/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
- **Tubaleria**: R$ 52,80 (https://tubaleria.store/produtos/maquina-dos-sonhos1/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
- **TabuLoja**: R$ 53,91 (https://www.tabuloja.com/jogos-de-tabuleiro/jogos-base/maquina-dos-sonhos?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
- **Facil Shopping**: R$ 54,86 (https://www.facilshopping.com.br/produtos/jogo-maquina-dos-sonhos-bureau/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
- **Leão Livros**: R$ 55,70 (https://www.leaolivros.com.br/maquina-dos-sonhos?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
- **Pittas Board Games**: R$ 55,71 (https://www.pittasboardgames.com.br/produtos/maquina-dos-sonhos/?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com)
  - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/maquina-dos-sonhos