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Dream Islands
2016
Rules assistance for Dream Islands
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- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.7/5
Rules assistant for Dream Islands
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Dream Islands is a board game released in 2016 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Lorenz Kutschke and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Action Points.
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About the game
At first glance, a visit to Dream Islands might seem like haphazard island hopping. The tourists, however, are moving from island to island based on the tactical considerations of the players, who each have three goals in mind based on their order cards. One such card might require the assembling of vacationers on one or several atolls, while another calls for a majority presence on an island. Thus, in Dream Islands players must tactically budget their movement points in order to send the tourists where they need them to go.
Designers
Publishers
- Schmidt Spiele
Questions and answers
Dream Islands 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 Islands is 30 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 Islands for ages 8 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 Islands has a complexity rating of 1.7 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.
The main mechanics of Dream Islands are Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, and Action Points. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Dream Islands and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Dream Islands are: Lorenz Kutschke. 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 Islands 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.