
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,086
- BGG rating
- 6.6
PIX
- 4–9 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2012

2020
Rules assistance for Dream Catcher
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Dream Catcher is a board game released in 2020 for 2–4 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 4 and up. It was designed by Laurent Escoffier and David Franck and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Pattern Recognition.
There is nothing worse than a nightmare to spoil a good night’s sleep! In Dream Catcher, use your observation skills to choose the best cuddly toy that will fully cover the disruptive nightmare. Dream Catcher is a board game for the aged 4 years and up. Dive into your dreams and on each your turns, choose the right cuddly toy to fully cover the nightmare’s shape. But observe closely because the smaller your cuddly toy is, the more it will bring you Dream tokens to fill your cloud! To win the game, be the first player(s) to fill your cloud. A cooperative variant for the aged 3 years and up is included in the game box. —description from the publisher
Dream Catcher 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 Dream Catcher is 15 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 Dream Catcher for ages 4 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.
Dream Catcher has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Dream Catcher belongs to these categories: Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Pattern Recognition. 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 Dream Catcher are: Laurent Escoffier and David Franck. 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 Dream Catcher 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.