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DreamUp is a collaborative game that takes place over 9 rounds of play.
First, teams get to know each other and select an everyday challenge that they want to creatively solve.
Teams then roll the dice to determine which phase of the design process they will tackle first. Teams will then draw a design method card with instructions for completing a creative exercise designed to advance their creative problem-solving process. Teams repeat these steps for 7 rounds.
In the 9th round, teams get ready to pitch their idea. Along the way, your team will engage with another team to learn about their experiences, share ideas and get feedback.
Once every idea has been pitched, teams will give each other DreamUp awards for their successes at either the process or the product (or both!).
Play DreamUp!
Click the button to access the game instructions and cards so you can view them on your computer or phone whenever you want.
DreamUp doesn’t have a traditional game board, but there are many cards, notes, and things you will make. You can use this sketch to show you what the game might might look like on the table top in front of you. If you are playing with friends over the internet (zoom, facetime, etc.), you will each have you will just lay out your teamwork in front of you and share it over video with the other team.
Get creative.
You might need a few things to get you started. Here is a short list of supplies that you probably already have lying around the house.
Have at least 1 supply from each of these categories:
• Something long, thin, and flexible (e.g. string, yarn)
• Something long, thin, and stiff (e.g. sticks, skewers)
• Something long, thin, and semi-flexible (e.g. wire, pipe cleaners)
• Something flat and foldable (e.g. paper, fabric)
• Something flat and stiff (e.g. cardboard, wood)
• Something to cut with (e.g. scissors)
• Something adhesive (e.g. tape)
• Something to make marks with (e.g. markers)
• Other than that, bring any materials you have around! Raid the office supply cabinet and the recycling bins. Bring any large boxes that something was delivered in. Go to the dollar store and just get some... stuff.
*This list was created by our friend Molly Clare Wilson. Find more of her work here.
Printable DreamUp
Want to print your own set of cards? We also love having a set of physical cards in front of us at home. This PDF is designed to be printed at home with 4 cards per sheet of paper.