Welcome to the Dream Factory Game Rules!

Hey there! I’m so excited to share the Dream Factory Game Rules with you. It’s going to be a blast! So, buckle up and get ready for an incredible adventure!

Setting the Stage

Imagine stepping into a world where your wildest dreams come true. That’s what the Dream Factory is all about. In this game, I get to be the dream architect, and you get to make those dreams a reality. How cool is that?

The Rules of the Game

1. Dream Selection

First things first, I need to know what kind of dream you’d like to pursue. It could be anything your heart desires – from exploring outer space to becoming a famous rock star. The possibilities are endless! Once I have your dream in mind, we can move on to the next step.

2. Dream Design

Now, it’s time to give shape to your dream. I will guide you through the process of designing all the elements you’ll need. Think of it as creating your dream blueprint, where every detail matters. Together, we’ll make sure it’s just perfect.

3. Dream Construction

Once the design is complete, it’s time to build your dream! I will provide you with all the necessary resources and help you bring your dream to life. It may not be easy, but I’m confident that you’ll do an amazing job.

4. Dream Fulfillment

Finally, I will unveil your dream for the world to see. Together, we’ll celebrate its completion and watch as it takes shape in the Dream Factory. It’s going to be a moment you’ll never forget!

Winning the Game

In the Dream Factory, there’s no competition – it’s all about creativity and cooperation. The real reward is the joy and fulfillment you’ll experience when your dream becomes a reality. So, get ready to enjoy the journey and make the most of every step!

Let the Adventure Begin!

Now that you know the game rules, it’s time to dive into the world of dreams. Are you ready to unleash your imagination and create something truly extraordinary? I believe in you! Let’s make your dreams come true together!

Hey there, as the boss of a big Hollywood studio, it’s my job to sign the hottest celebrities, secure the rights to amazing film scripts, and gather an amazing team to create the most epic movies.

After years of hard work, I finally have three incredible scripts in my hands. Now all I have to do is bring them to life. I can’t wait to travel to glamorous cities, go to fancy parties, and hopefully convince Steve Spellborg to direct my next masterpiece.

Get ready for Henry Putter and the Hole-in-one, the movie that will be a huge hit both critically and at the box office! The red carpet is waiting for us! Let’s go, success is just around the corner!

What’s in Store?

• I have all the components I need to play the game: 1 game board, 93 production tiles, 22 screenplays, 30 rating markers, 50 $1,000,000 tokens, 11 trophies, 11 plastic stands, 5 studio screens, 1 Popcorn marker, and a rulebook.

Setting Up the Game

First, I carefully take out the cardboard pieces from the punchboards. Then, I put the 11 trophies into the plastic stands. Next, I place the game board on the table.

To start, I put the 6 trophies that are worth 5 points on the right spaces on the board. After that, I place the 30 rating markers on the corresponding spaces on the board. The spaces are numbered 0 to 22. For the spaces 8 through 14, I put two markers and make sure the one with the “+” sign is on top.

In addition, I place the other 5 trophies next to the game board.

I’m going to show you how to set up the game. First, take the four legendary directors with different backs and shuffle them up. Then, put them face down in a stack on the corresponding space on the board.

Next, shuffle the remaining tiles and place them face down next to the game board. After that, take the seven screenplays that don’t have a studio number and shuffle them too. Stack them face up next to the board, but make sure only the top screenplay is visible.

Now it’s time to decide who the starting player will be. You and the other players can figure that out among yourselves. The person chosen as the starting player gets to take the Popcorn marker.

• I’m gonna start by using a studio screen to hide my $1,000,000 tokens. I won’t need it if I’m playing with just one other person.
• I’ll have three screenplays with the same number as my studio screen. I’ll place them in front of the screen. If I have any extra screenplays or screens, I’ll put them back in the box.
• I’ll also have twelve $1,000,000 tokens. But if I’m playing with five people, I’ll only get ten tokens. It’s ten tokens for every five players.

The Goal of the Game

Your main goal is to be the player with the most points at the end of the fourth round. You can earn points through completed screenplays, trophies, and any tokens you have left.

How to Play the Game

Hey there! Let me walk you through the exciting world of this game. Get ready for an adventure!

First things first, the game is divided into 4 rounds, just like the 4 trimesters of a year. Each round is a chance for you to showcase your skills and become a legendary director. Awesome, right?

Okay, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty. In each round, you’ll visit 8 famous locations on the game board. These places are packed with opportunities and challenges.

Here’s the fun part: every round, a player will be awarded a 5-point trophy after visiting the locations. There will be 3 rounds like this, and in the final round, the remaining 5 trophies will be given out. So, keep your eyes on those trophies!

But before we get to the excitement, we need to set up the game for each round:

• Place the topmost legendary director tile on the Legendary Director location. This tile is super important, so make sure it’s there.
• Next, randomly place face-down tiles on the 2 Party locations. The number of tiles should match the number of players.
• Finally, place face-up tiles on the 5 City locations. The number of face-up tiles is indicated on each location, either 2 or 3.

Once everything is set, it’s time to jump into the round and make things happen!

I hope that makes sense! Now, let’s get ready to become the ultimate legendary director!

Starting with the Legendary Director location and moving around the board in a clockwise direction, you will visit each of the 8 locations. As you reach each location, you will receive the corresponding tiles.

Once you receive the tiles, you will need to decide where to allocate them on your screenplays. You can also choose to discard some of the tiles if you prefer.

At the end of the first 3 rounds, a trophy will be awarded. The 4th and final round will end with the distribution of the last 5 trophies.

Now, let’s talk about the Legendary Director and City locations. When you visit these locations, the tiles will be auctioned off.

• Alright, let’s get this auction started! I’ll go first since I have the Popcorn marker. I can either pass or bid some tokens if I want. But keep in mind, a bid of 0 isn’t the same as passing.
• The auction will continue clockwise from here. Each player can pass or bid on their turn. If you decide to bid, your offer needs to be higher than the previous bid.
• Oh, and be careful not to bid more than you can actually afford. We wouldn’t want you to go broke!
• If a player passes, they can’t jump back into the auction. Once you’re out, you’re out!
• Now, here’s where it gets interesting. When everyone except one player has passed, that last player puts their bid in the middle of the board. They get to keep the tile(s) from that location and also take the Popcorn marker.
• The tokens are then divided equally among all the other players. Any remaining tokens stay in the middle of the board and will be used in future auctions.

Example: So, imagine we’re playing a game with four people. Adrian really wants to win the auction, so he makes a bold move and bids 7 tokens. And guess what? He actually wins the auction! What a surprise! He takes the 7 tokens and puts them right in the middle of the board. And you know what else? He gets to keep all the tiles too. But don’t worry, the other players aren’t left empty-handed. They each get 2 tokens, and there’s still one token left on the board.

And since Adrian won the auction, he also gets the special Popcorn marker. That means he gets to be the first player for the next auction. How cool is that?

Party Locations

Now, let’s talk about party locations. When we visit a party location, something exciting happens. All the tiles on the location get turned face up. Whoa, how fun! We all need to count our actors and stars, you know, to see who’s the biggest star of the party.

• The player with the most actors and stars gets to go first and pick a tile. They must be feeling pretty special!
• Next, the player with the second most actors and stars gets to pick a tile. They’re not first, but hey, they’re not last either.
• And then it’s the third player’s turn. And the fourth player’s turn. And so on. Everybody gets a chance to pick a tile.
• If there is a tie, the first player or the player closest to them in clockwise order wins the tie.
• Note: The first player does not change at Party locations.

Example: Daniel is the first player and has 1 actor and 1 star. The other players have the following number of actors: Jon (3 actors), Walter (1 star), and Laurie (2 actors and 1 star).

The order in which the players will pick their tile from the Party location is: Jon (tied but closest to the first player), Laurie, Daniel, and then Walter.

Placing Tiles

When I get my hands on some tiles, I have a big decision to make: do I add them to my screenplays or not?

If I decide to add a tile to one of my screenplays, I place it face up in the corresponding spot on my screenplay. For example, if I have a director tile, I put it on the director’s chair space.

I can also place a tile on top of another one, as long as the screenplay isn’t finished yet.

I can place certain tiles on blank spaces that don’t have an icon, like actors, cameras, music, or special effects. But when I place a tile on top of another on these blank spaces, they have to be the same type as the tile that was already there.

Remember: Each screenplay can only have one director and one star. And directors can’t go on blank spaces.

What’s Left?

When you play a game, you’re never forced to use all of the tiles you have. If you have some leftover tiles that you don’t use, you can simply get rid of them. These leftover tiles go back into the box and won’t be used in the game anymore.

Unused Tiles

• Think of contract tiles as wildcards in the game.
• Contract tiles can be used to replace any other tile, except stars. So, you can swap a contract for a director, actor, camera, music, or special effects.
• If the screenplay isn’t finished yet, you can also place a contract tile on top of an already occupied space for a director, actor, camera, music, or special effects. The contract tile goes right on top of the existing tile.
• Once a contract tile takes up a space, only contract tiles can go there.

For example: Let’s say there’s a music tile on an empty space. From now on, the owner of that screenplay can only put music or contract tiles on that space. If they choose to place a contract tile on top of the music tile, then only contract tiles can be placed there.

Star Tiles

• Star tiles have a distinctive red background, making them easily recognizable.
• Every screenplay has a special spot reserved for stars, which can potentially add value to the screenplay but are not mandatory for its completion.
• Before a screenplay is finished, I can place a star tile on the last space.
• I can stack one star tile on top of another.
• Only star tiles can go on star spaces, and I can’t put anything else on star spaces.

Finishing a Screenplay

A screenplay is considered done when I fill in every required space.

The star space doesn’t have to be filled. If every other space is filled and the star space is still empty, I’m not allowed to place a star tile on it because the screenplay is finished.

How to Rate a Screenplay

Once I finish writing a screenplay, I immediately add yellow stars to every production tile on it. These stars represent the screenplay’s rating and are crucial to its success.

I place a rating marker above the screenplay, indicating its overall rating based on the total number of stars. The more stars a screenplay has, the higher its rating.

Some screenplays may have multiple rating markers, denoted by a “+”. In this case, the rating marker with a “+” holds greater importance than the one without. It signifies a higher rating within the same value range.

If the desired rating marker is unavailable, I must settle for the next lowest one that is still accessible. It’s important to find the marker that best represents the screenplay’s quality and potential.

Once a screenplay is rated and marked, it cannot be modified. The rating and markers remain fixed, serving as a testament to the screenplay’s quality and impact.

When I finish writing one of my screenplays, I grab the screenplay that’s on the top of the pile and put it in front of me. If there are no screenplays left in the pile, I don’t get any extra screenplays.

For example: Let’s say I won 3 tiles in an auction. I complete one of my screenplays using one of the tiles. Then, I rate the screenplay and take another one from the pile. Now, I can add the remaining 2 tiles to my screenplays, including the new one I just received.

The Round Comes to an End

The round finishes once all the locations have been visited and the tiles have been placed. At the end of the first three rounds, we give out a Best Movie trophy.

Trophies: A Fun Reward System

Hey there! Let’s talk about trophies. They’re like little rewards that make you feel super accomplished. In this game, there’s a total of 11 trophies up for grabs. How cool is that?

Now, here’s the thing – out of those 11, you can win 6 during the game itself. You gotta work hard and be on top of your game to earn those shiny accolades. But don’t worry, it’s totally doable!

Hold up, though! There’s more. The remaining 5 trophies are given out at the very end of the game. It’s like the grand finale where you get recognized for all your hard work and creativity. Isn’t that exciting?

But here’s a little rule – only completed screenplays get the chance to snag these trophies. So make sure you give it your all and create something amazing.

Oh, and one more thing: trophies always go hand in hand with the screenplay they belong to. That means a screenplay can win multiple awards. How awesome is that?

So go ahead, dive into the game, and give it your best shot. Who knows? You might just end up with a shelf full of trophies as a testament to your talent and dedication. Good luck!

The First Movie in Each Genre

Movies can be categorized into three genres: drama (blue), action (green), and comedy (red). The coveted trophy of the corresponding color is awarded to the very first screenplay completed in each genre.

The Top Movie

Did you know that there are special trophies given out in this game? At the end of the first three rounds, trophies are awarded to certain screenplays.

What’s really cool is that if your screenplay has the highest rating, you get a trophy! And even better, if you have multiple screenplays with the highest rating, each one can win a trophy.

But here’s the catch – the remaining five trophies are given out at the end of the fourth round, when the game is over. The thing is, you can only win those trophies if your screenplay is completed. So make sure you finish your screenplay if you want a chance at those trophies!

The Best Movies of the Year

Every year, the best movies in each genre are recognized and awarded a trophy. The screenplay that receives the highest rating in each genre is honored with a trophy of a corresponding color. It’s an exciting event that celebrates the incredible work done by filmmakers and screenwriters.

Best Director

Hey there! This award goes to the director who has the most stars among the directors working on their screenplay. Just so you know, any contract tiles they use instead of directors won’t count towards this. It’s all about the stars!

If there’s a tie for this award, no one gets it. We like to keep things fair!

The Worst Movie

I have to tell you, the Worst Movie trophy is not exactly one you want to win. It’s given to the screenplay that gets the lowest rating. So, if you’re hoping to win this dubious honor, you need to aim for tiles without stars. Oh, and there’s a secret weapon you can use: hiring Reiner Knizia. He’s worth -1, and that can make all the difference.

The Game’s End

Well, all good things must come to an end, and this game is no exception. The fourth round marks the finish line, once all the last 5 trophies have been handed out.

Now, here’s how you figure out the winner. You add up the value of your completed screenplays, the value of your trophies, and the number of $1,000,000 tokens you have left. But here’s the catch: only the screenplays that are finished count. The unfinished ones don’t even get a mention.

So, the player with the most points is crowned the winner. But, what if there’s a tie? Well, in that case, it’s all about the screenplay. The player with the highest-rated screenplay, the one with the highest marker, takes home the victory. Now, that’s a sweet ending!