Dream Home

Dream Home

Card Game
Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
30 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
7+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.7 / 5
Year
2016

About the game

Dream Home is a light family card game about designing and furnishing a dream house. Over twelve rounds, players draft pairs of room and accessory cards, placing them onto their personal house board to build out bedrooms, living rooms, and more. At the end of the game, houses are compared and scored for functionality, design, roof quality, and furnishing. It's a quick, charming game about building the coziest home.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli finds Dream Home a sweet, approachable filler with a cozy theme that works well for families with younger players. It won't challenge veteran strategists, but it's a pleasant, quick session.

What we like

  • Simple, accessible rules suitable for families.
  • Charming house-building and furnishing theme.
  • Quick 30-minute playtime.
  • Light drafting and pattern-building keeps it engaging without heaviness.

Keep in mind

  • Limited depth for experienced strategy gamers.
  • Memory element may be tricky for younger children.
  • Interaction between players is fairly indirect.

Who it's for

Great for families with kids around 6+ and casual gamers, in groups of 2-4, looking for a light 30-minute game.

Mechanics

MemoryDraftingPattern BuildingSet CollectionVariable Phase Order

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