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RAPSODA GAMES · Board game · 2022
— Ludopedia 8.2 BGG 1–99 · best 1 Solo 15–20 min Weight 2.0/5
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

Mary Shelley's Dream is perfect for fans of quick, thematic games, especially those who love horror and science fiction. The game blends simple dice-rolling mechanics with an engaging narrative where you race against time to create your creature before the police catch you. The experience is tense and fun, with a dash of strategy to decide which actions to prioritize each turn.

Highlights
  • Engaging and unique theme
  • Simple and intuitive mechanics
  • Quick and dynamic gameplay
Keep in mind
  • Can feel repetitive after multiple plays
  • Basic components (Print & Play)
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Mary Shelley's Dream is a horror-themed Roll & Write game where you take on the role of a scientist attempting to create and reanimate a creature, much like Dr. Victor Frankenstein. The goal is to gather all the necessary body parts and accumulate Leyden jars filled with electricity to bring your creation to life, all before the police find and arrest you. The game comes with a game sheet, a pen, and three dice (two white and one black). The black die controls the progress of the police, while the white dice allow you to mark actions such as earning money, acquiring skills, working in the morgue, and more. Each turn consists of rolling the dice, marking the police's progress (if any), and noting your actions on the sheet. The game ends when you successfully reanimate the creature or when the police catch you. Can you make Mary Shelley's dream come true?

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–99 players
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Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Dice Rolling

Categories

Dice Horror Print & Play

Families

Characters: Frankenstein Creatures: Monsters Mechanism: Roll-and-Write
Publisher RAPSODA GAMES

Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play?
From 1 to 99 players, but it's more fun in smaller groups.
What's the average playtime?
About 15 to 20 minutes.
Is the game complex?
No, the game is light (2/5) and easy to learn.
What are the game components?
A game sheet, a pen, and three dice (two white and one black).
Do I need to print anything to play?
Yes, it's a Print & Play game, so you need to print the game sheet.
Who is this game recommended for?
For fans of horror, science fiction, and quick, thematic games.

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