
- BGG rank
- BGG #195
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Unmatched: Cobble & Fog
- 2–4 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020

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Dare to Dream is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ethan Day-Jones and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Team-Based Game.
Description from the publisher: Dare to Dream is an asymmetrical battle between The Darkness - a single player with endless hordes of monsters and nightmares at their disposal - and The Dreamers - a team of players who must rely on their few loyal Guardians to protect them through the night. At the start of the night The Dreamers set out their defenses, preparing to face the horrors of The Darkness. Once they have set up their Guardians by equipping them with powerful Items and protecting them with potent Wards, they tuck in for the night and go to sleep. Then, the hours begin to tick by and The Darkness goes to work! Every hour, new Monsters and Nightmares can brought into play by The Darkness and sent at the Dreamers. Monsters and Nightmares are fleeting things, gone forever once they have been used, while the Dreamers' Guardians persist through the night. The Dreamers' goal is to win by outlasting The Darkness; if morning safely arrives, the Dreamers win. But if The Darkness can wake the Dreamers enough times, the forces of dread have prevailed and The Darkness wins instantly!
Dare to Dream supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Dare to Dream is 30–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dare to Dream for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dare to Dream has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dare to Dream belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Team-Based Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Dare to Dream are: Ethan Day-Jones. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Dare to Dream as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.