Dream Home Game Rules

Welcome to the exciting world of the Dream Home game! In this game, you have the opportunity to create your dream house and make it a reality. Let’s dive into the rules so you can get started on your home-building journey.

Object of the Game

The object of Dream Home is to create the most beautiful and well-designed house. You’ll earn points by strategically placing rooms and decorations, with the goal of scoring higher than your opponents.

Setting Up the Game

To begin, each player will receive a game board depicting their dream house. The game also comes with room cards and decoration cards, which will be shuffled separately and placed face-down in two separate decks. Two room cards and two decoration cards are then drawn and placed face-up near the decks.

Gameplay

On your turn, you have two actions to choose from: drawing and placing a room card, or drawing and placing a decoration card. You can also use action tokens to perform additional actions during your turn.

When placing a room card, you must slide it into your house, aligning it with the front wall and making sure it connects to existing rooms. Each room card will have a point value, and you’ll earn points based on the room’s size and any bonuses it provides.

Decoration cards, on the other hand, can be placed in any room that has an available slot. Decorations will also have point values and may offer bonuses. Placing decorations strategically can help you maximize your score.

During the game, you’ll also have the opportunity to acquire additional resources and bonuses through roof cards, tool cards, and helper cards. These cards can provide you with special abilities and advantages, so pay attention to what is available.

Scoring

At the end of the game, you’ll tally your points based on the rooms and decorations in your house, as well as any bonuses you’ve acquired through roof, tool, and helper cards. The player with the highest total score wins the game and becomes the master of their dream home!

Now that you know the rules, it’s time to start building your dream home! Let your creativity flow and enjoy the process of making your vision come to life. Good luck!

• 1 Game Board
• 1 First Player
• 4 Home Boards
• 10 Decor Tokens
• 4 Reference Tiles
• 60 Room Cards
• 48 Resource Cards

Welcome to My Dream Home!

Hey there! You’re about to embark on the fun-filled adventure of designing and building your very own dream home! Get ready for twelve exciting rounds of creativity, where you’ll add rooms and decorate your home with all sorts of awesome accessories. When the deck of cards runs out, it’s game over, and the player with the most points wins it all! So, are you ready to turn your dreams into reality? Let’s get started!

Let’s Set the Stage

1. First, each player will receive their own home board and a reference tile.
2. Next, let’s place the game board right in the middle of the table.

I’ve got the perfect recipe to make your game night even more exciting! Let me show you how to set up and get started with the game. Here’s what you need to do:

First, gather all the resource cards and give them a good shuffle. Once shuffled, place the deck face down on the game board A. From the deck, draw four resource cards and put them face up on the four spaces along the top row. Remember, the first-player space on the left must always be empty!

Next, it’s time to deal with the room cards. Shuffle them well and place the deck face down on the game board B. Draw five room cards from the deck and place them face up on the spaces along the bottom row.

Don’t forget about the decor tokens! Keep them nearby, ready to be used during the game.

To determine who goes first, give the first player marker to the youngest player. They’ll have the honor of taking the first turn.

And that’s it! You’re all set up and ready to embark on a thrilling game!

Now it’s time to unleash your strategy and enjoy the game to the fullest. Have a blast!

How to Play the Game

Let me walk you through the game play, so you can get started right away. We’ll be playing 12 rounds in total. The player who has the first player marker goes first in each round, and then the turns go around clockwise.

When it’s your turn, you have to choose a column on the game board. In that column, you’ll find a pair of cards – one room card and one resource card. Take those cards and put them in front of you. If you choose the leftmost column, you also get the bottom card and the first player marker.

Now, take the room card you just got and place it strategically on your home board. Try to place it near other rooms of the same type, if possible.

If nobody chooses the leftmost column, the current first player gets to keep the first player marker and will take the first turn in the next round.

After everyone has taken their turns, we have to reset the cards on the board. That means we have to discard any cards that are still on the board and refill each row. The top row gets 4 new resource cards, and the bottom row gets 5 new room cards.

When all the cards have been played and there are no more cards left on the deck, that’s when the game comes to an end. At this point, it’s time to tally up the points and see who’s the winner.

Welcome to the world of Normal Room Cards! These special cards are all about the rooms in your house. They’re super important for your home board and can be placed on any of the ten spaces on the top two floors.

Get Creative with Unique Room Cards for Your Dream Home!

Imagine having your very own dream home, where you can personalize every nook and cranny according to your unique taste and style. Well, with unique room cards, you can take your home design game to the next level!

What are unique room cards, you ask? They’re like secret treasures that add an extra touch of charm to your dream home. These non-essential rooms are special additions that make your home truly one-of-a-kind.

When it comes to placement, unique rooms are reserved for the top two floors of your home board. It’s like having a modern penthouse with a twist of creativity and inventiveness. Just imagine the possibilities!

Each unique room card comes with its own distinct features and perks. Some of them even have special scoring requirements, so make sure to read the card’s text carefully. It’s like unraveling a mystery as you explore the hidden gems of your dream home!

So, if you’re looking for a way to elevate your home design game and make your dream home truly stand out, unique room cards are the way to go. They give you the freedom to express yourself and create a space that is truly yours.

It’s time to turn your dream home into a work of art, one unique room at a time. Let your imagination run wild and make your home a reflection of your personality and style!

Welcome to the world of Basement Room Cards! These special cards represent the cool, hidden rooms in your home. You can only place them on the bottom floor of your home board, in those two special spaces just waiting to be filled.

Basement cards are pretty easy to spot. Just look for their dark border and the way their name and point value are proudly displayed at the top of the card. They really stand out!

Each type of resource card has its own unique rules and abilities. Let’s dive in and explore what each one has to offer:

Roof Cards – Roof cards are like a mysterious stack of hidden surprises waiting on the roof of your home board. You start the game not knowing what they hold, but you’ll uncover their secrets as you play.

As you carefully choose and place a roof card on your stack, make sure you remember that it will remain a mystery until the end of the game. The roof cards come in four different types, each harboring its own unique surprise.

Decor Cards – When you grab a decor card, you put the matching token on one of your rooms.

You have to choose a room that doesn’t already have a token and matches the type of the decor card. After that, you throw away the card.

If all of your rooms of the specified type already have a token or if you don’t have a room of that type, you can’t put the token. In that case, you just get rid of the card. By putting a decor token on a room card, you complete that room.

Tool Cards – Tool cards are like helpful items that you can use during the game. Imagine them as special tools that you keep near your home board. Each card has instructions on when and how to use it.

Helper Cards – Helper cards are like your personal assistants in the game.

Helper cards play a role at the end of the game for scoring purposes, except for the Interior Designer, who can also be used during the game.

To help keep track of scoring for certain helper cards, it’s a good idea to keep the discarded room cards and resource cards separate.

Changes for 2-3 Players

In a game with two or three players, follow the usual setup steps. Before the first player takes their turn each round, they select a column of cards to discard. The chosen pair of cards is removed. The leftmost column can’t be discarded.

Note: If you’re playing with younger players, you can simplify the game by ignoring this discard rule.

Placing Room Cards

Once I choose a room card, I put it on my home board. I can’t move it unless a specific tool or helper card allows me to do so.

There might be empty spaces between rooms on the same floor. As long as I follow these rules, I don’t have to place cards from left to right or in any particular order:

A room card can’t have an empty space right below it.

Basement cards go on one of the two basement spaces. Normal and unique room cards go on spaces in the top two floors.

When I expand a room, I can’t go over the maximum size specified on the room card. (If I want more info on expanding rooms, I can check page 7).

When I can’t put a room card down, or if I don’t want to put a specific room card down, I simply place it face-down on an empty space on my home board. This creates an empty room, which doesn’t score any points at the end of the game.

An empty room, just like any other room, cannot have an empty space directly under it. I can place empty rooms next to each other, but they don’t grow or expand.

In the Dream Home game, each bedroom can only hold two cards. That means you can’t put a third bedroom card next to the ones you already have.

You can expand your rooms horizontally to earn more points. The number of cards each room can hold is shown by these icons: or .

If a room has its maximum number of cards or contains a decor token, it’s considered finished and can’t be expanded further. If you already have a finished room of the same type, you can’t place another room card next to it. If there’s no other space available, you have to place the room card facedown as an empty room, which doesn’t score any points.

Note: Rooms that are next to each other vertically are on different floors and score points separately.

Hey there! Let me tell you something cool about decor tokens and room cards in this game.

So, here’s the deal: when you place a decor token on a room, the room is considered finished and you can’t make it any bigger. It’s like putting the final touch on your masterpiece!

But here’s a little twist: if you place a room card next to a finished room of the same type, you have to place it facedown as an empty room. Yeah, I know, it’s not as exciting, but hey, at least you still get some points for it.

Oh, and one more thing: empty rooms can be next to each other, but sorry, you can’t expand them. Gotta work with what you’ve got!

Now, let’s talk about the end of the game.

Once you’ve completed the 12th round, your home will have a total of 12 rooms. To determine the value of your home, simply add up your points. We’ve included score sheets to help you keep track of your scores. Take a moment to appreciate all the beautiful homes that have been built during the game!

When it’s time to calculate your score, don’t forget to consider the effects of the Supplier, Handyman, and Roofer.

You earn points for the following:

1. Rooms
2. Decor
3. Home functionality
4. Roof

I. Points For Rooms

Most rooms score points based on the number of cards that make up the room. This is determined by the cards being adjacent to each other horizontally. You can find the point value of each room at the bottom of its card.

When it comes to living rooms, you have different options to choose from. You can have a one-card living room, a two-card living room, or a three-card living room. But did you know that each type of living room has a different point value?

Let me break it down for you. A one-card living room is worth 1 point. It’s the simplest and most basic type of living room. You just need one card to create it.

If you want something a bit more sophisticated, you can go for a two-card living room. This type of living room is worth 4 points. You’ll need two cards to make it, but it’s definitely worth the extra effort.

Now, if you want to go all out and create a truly luxurious living room, you can opt for a three-card living room. This type of living room is worth a whopping 9 points! It’s the pinnacle of elegance and style, but it does require three cards to complete.

So, how do you know how many points you’ll earn with each type of living room? Well, it’s simple. Just take a look at the icons displayed at the bottom of the room cards. These icons will show you the points you’ll earn for a one-card, two-card, or three-card living room.

Now that you know the point values of different types of living rooms, you can plan your strategies accordingly. Will you go for a simple one-card living room, or will you aim for the ultimate three-card masterpiece? The choice is yours!

If you have a one-card garage, it doesn’t add any points, but if you have a two-card garage, you get 4 points.

The Power of Decor in Your Home

Did you know that decor can have a big impact on the points you earn in your home? It’s true! Let me break it down for you.

First of all, each decor token has a point value. And if you’re lucky enough to be the Interior Designer, you’ll score an extra point for each decor token you place. Pretty cool, huh?

For example, let’s say you have a one-card bedroom in your home. You decide to add a cat house decor card to it. Once you place the cat house token, your bedroom is complete! But here’s the catch – you can’t add another bedroom card next to it. Gotta keep that in mind!

Now, let’s say it’s your next turn and you decide to add a Canopy Bed decor card and token. But hold on! The canopy bed can only be placed on a bedroom. So, if you don’t have a second bedroom on your home board, you’ll have to say goodbye to the canopy bed card. Remember, a room can only have one decor token.

But that’s not all! There are other ways your home can earn points for functionality too. Check it out:

• If you have a bathroom on each of the top two floors of your home, you’ll earn an extra 3 points. Pretty sweet, right?

I’ve got a great one for you. Let’s talk about what makes a house valuable. You know, there are a few factors to consider when you’re looking to buy a house. Things like location, size, and condition all come into play. But did you know that there are some specific features that can really boost the value of a home? I’ll break it down for you.

First up, let’s talk about curb appeal. That’s just a fancy way of saying how nice a house looks from the outside. A well-maintained yard, a fresh coat of paint, and attractive landscaping can really make a house stand out. And when a house stands out, its value goes up.

Next, let’s talk about the interior of the house. Things like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the size of the kitchen, and the overall layout can all impact a home’s value. For example, a house with a bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom is worth 3 extra points. So, if you’re looking to invest in a property, keep an eye out for these features.

Finally, let’s not forget about the roof. A new or well-maintained roof can make a big difference in a home’s value. It not only protects the house from the elements but also adds to its overall appeal. So, if you’re in the market for a new home, make sure to check out the roof.

In conclusion, when it comes to buying a house, there are a lot of factors to consider. But by keeping these tips in mind, you can make sure you’re getting the most value for your money.

When you pick a roof card, you simply put it face down on the roof section of your home board. And guess what? You can’t peek at those cards until the game is over!

But here’s where it gets interesting – at the end of the game, you finally get to flip those cards and see what you’ve got. From the ones you’ve revealed, you get to choose four of them to build your home’s roof. And here’s what’s really cool – the points you get for your roof depends on how consistent or uniform it is:

• Having a full, matching roof (four roof cards of the same color) will get you 8 points.
• Having a full, mismatched roof (four roof cards of different colors) will get you 3 points.
• If your roof is incomplete (less than four roof cards), you won’t get any points.
• Any extra roof cards you have beyond the four you use won’t get you any points.

Moreover, every window in a complete roof will earn you an additional point. There is only one window on each type of roof card.

How to Win the Game

To win the game, you need to collect the most points. It’s as simple as that!

If there happens to be a tie between players, don’t worry. You still have a chance to come out on top. Take a closer look at the artwork in your room. Some of the kids are hiding, so you might have to search carefully. Count the number of kids you find in your home. The player with the most kids wins. And if there’s still a tie, don’t be discouraged. The tied players will share the victory together. Teamwork makes the dream work!

An Example of Scoring

Rooms

• I give 2 points to the Playroom.
• You get 4 points for the Living Room.
• The Bathroom will earn you 1 point.
• If you have a Dressing Room, that’s worth 1 point.
• You’ll score 1 point for each Bathroom.
• A Bedroom adds 1 point to your score.
• Don’t forget the Kitchen – that’s 1 point as well.
• If your Pantry is next to your Kitchen, it’s worth 3 points.
• You get another point for having a second Kitchen.
• Unfortunately, a Garage and an Empty Room won’t earn you any points.

Decor

• A Piano in your home will add 3 points.
• If you have a Cat House, you’ll score 1 point.

Home Functionality

• Each of the top two floors has a bathroom: 3 points
• 3 points for a bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom

Roof

• A complete, mismatched roof earns 3 points
• A window is worth 1 point