
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Rules assistance for Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- 14+

Rules assistant for Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion
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Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion is an expansion for Dreamscape released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Pierre Steenebruggen and its main mechanics are Pattern Building, Action Points, and Movement Points.
About the game
Once you meet the requirements of your Purpose card (see overleaf), reveal it, score its Slumber points, and put it on top of your completed card stack. Using a Purpose card As long as it is on top of your complete card stack, you can put a shard (except red) from your Hands onto your Purpose card to use any Dreamworld Power
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Publishers
- Lacerta
- Atalia
- Sylex
Questions and answers
Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion supports 1–4 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 Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion is 30–90 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 Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion for ages 14 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.
Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building, Action Points, and Movement Points. 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 Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion are: Pierre Steenebruggen. 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 Dreamscape: On Purpose Mini-Expansion as an expansion for Dreamscape. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dreamscape to use it. Check that your edition of Dreamscape is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.