8.1
rating
Ludopedia
6.9
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Perfect for large groups who love party games and laughs; the highlight is the final dream narration.
Highlights
- Rules learned in minutes
- Intense and funny social interaction
- Engaging secret role dynamics
- Very creative improvised storytelling
Keep in mind
- Highly dependent on group creativity
- Can be too noisy for some
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get your sleeping mask ready because you're about to dive into surrealism! In When I Dream, the table transforms into a dreamscape where logic is flexible and confusion is the rule. The dynamics are simple yet chaotic: each round, one player becomes the Dreamer and is blindfolded, while the others take on the roles of Spirits. But be careful, not everyone is on your side! There are Good Spirits, who try to guide the Dreamer, and Naughty Spirits, who do everything in their power to confuse the person who is sleeping. To spice things up, there are the Tricksters, who switch sides and seek a perfect balance between chaos and order.
The game is a race against the clock: in 120 seconds, the Spirits draw dream element cards and must describe them using only ONE word. The Dreamer tries to guess what the element is. If they get it right, the card goes to the Good Spirits' pile; if they get it wrong, it goes to the Naughty Spirits' pile. Tension rises as the Dreamer tries to filter who is telling the truth and who is just trying to sabotage their sleep. The fun doesn't end when time runs out: before opening their eyes, the Dreamer must use all the words they guessed to narrate their dream, creating an improvised story that can earn extra points. It's the kind of game that generates immediate laughter, where the group's imagination sets the pace and each match creates a unique and absurd story. Perfect for those looking for a fast, light party game with that hint of betrayal and deduction that keeps everyone suspicious.
The game is a race against the clock: in 120 seconds, the Spirits draw dream element cards and must describe them using only ONE word. The Dreamer tries to guess what the element is. If they get it right, the card goes to the Good Spirits' pile; if they get it wrong, it goes to the Naughty Spirits' pile. Tension rises as the Dreamer tries to filter who is telling the truth and who is just trying to sabotage their sleep. The fun doesn't end when time runs out: before opening their eyes, the Dreamer must use all the words they guessed to narrate their dream, creating an improvised story that can earn extra points. It's the kind of game that generates immediate laughter, where the group's imagination sets the pace and each match creates a unique and absurd story. Perfect for those looking for a fast, light party game with that hint of betrayal and deduction that keeps everyone suspicious.
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Best player count
BGG community vote
4
REC
5
REC
6
BEST
7
BEST
8
REC
9
REC
10
REC
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Drawlab Entertainment, Repos Production, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, asmodee, Asterion Press, Galápagos Jogos, Gémklub, GoKids 玩樂小子, Hobby Japan, Korea Boardgames, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Playhouse, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Siam Board Games, Sombreros Production, Ігромаг, פרש משחקים: Game Knight
Designer
Chris Darsaklis
Artist
Anne Heidsieck, Christine Deschamps, Christophe Swal, Cyril Nouvel, Cyrille Bertin, Éric Azagury, Fred Navez, Gaël Lannurien, Ismaël Pommaz, Jonathan Aucomte, Julien Delval, Loïc Billiau, Maëva da Silva, Miguel Coimbra, Nicolas Fructus, Régis Torres, Sébastien Caiveau, Vincent Dutrait
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, and you can explain them to your group in just a few minutes.
How many people can play?
The game supports 4 to 10 players, making it excellent for larger groups.
How long does a game last?
Each round is fast, with the total game time ranging between 20 and 40 minutes.
Do I need strong word skills?
Not necessarily, but those who enjoy improvising and storytelling will have much more fun!
What's in the box?
Besides the dream and role cards, the game includes the essential sleeping mask for the Dreamer.
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