
- BGG rank
- BGG #34
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Root
- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Dreamscape: Red Raven
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Dreamscape: Red Raven is an expansion for Dreamscape released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Pierre Steenebruggen and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Pattern Building.
Lurking in the shadows, it is there. This oppressive presence, you always felt it. Guiding your steps to the darkest recesses of your dreams, you hardly dare to look at it when it finally appears on your way. Sometimes you chase it, gathering enough strength to face your nightmares, but you know that sooner or later it will be watching you, darkening your sweetest dreams. Will you finally be able to free yourself from its harmful hold? —description from the publisher
Dreamscape: Red Raven 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 Dreamscape: Red Raven is 45–90 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: Red Raven for ages 12 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: Red Raven belongs to these categories: Fantasy and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Point to Point Movement, and Pattern Building. 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: Red Raven 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: Red Raven 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.