- BGG rating
- 6.0
The Singaporean Dream: Expansion Pack
- 3–9 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,101
- BGG rating
- 5.3
The Singaporean Dream
2018
Rules assistance for The Singaporean Dream
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for The Singaporean Dream
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
The Singaporean Dream is a board game released in 2018 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Wai Mei Theresa Syn and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Open Drafting.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 4.3
The Singaporean Dream: 2021 Booster Pack
- 2–8 players
- 20–25 min
- 2021
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About the game
The Singaporean Dream is a humorous card game that lets you steal, sabo and pay your way to be the perfect Singaporean. You play a classic Singaporean Personality (different for each player) that grants you special powers. The game goal is to collect as many dream as you can before the dream pile runs out. You can buy the Dream Cards with Cash Cards in the bank or gain them with Action Cards. During your turn, you draw two cards and play up to 3 actions: - play an action card from your hand; - place money in bank (cards from hand to table) - buy a dream using money in bank; - use personality special power. keep doing this until the dreams runs out.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- SYNT Studio LLP
Questions and answers
The Singaporean Dream supports 2–6 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 The Singaporean Dream is 20 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 The Singaporean Dream 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.
The Singaporean Dream has a complexity rating of 1.2 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 Singaporean Dream belongs to these categories: Card Game and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Open Drafting. 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 The Singaporean Dream are: Wai Mei Theresa Syn. 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 The Singaporean 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.