Game dream meaning is explained below using 15 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Silvana Amar

People dream about all different types of games. Some are simple and borrowed from daily life, like basketball or Monopoly. Other games in dreams are bizarre, incredible, totally unrealistic, and some are even sadistic.

To interpret the dream you must consider its greater context and your emotional reactions in it. Some games are simply a form of entertainment from your unconscious. You may be having fun in your dream. This is not all that common, but it does happen from time to time. Other “game” dreams may represent the challenges in your life, your competitive nature, or your childishness. They may point out goals to be achieved or are a simple way to let out steam.

The game in your dream could also represent “the game of life.” This is not an original thought on my part, but it deserves attention and consideration.

If you are playing a strange game with people from your daily life, consider your interactions with them and the role that each individual plays.

Source: The Bedside Dream Dictionary Author: Silvana Amar

Interpretation 2 — Martha Clarke

If you take part in a children’s game in dreams, the interpretation is clear: you take refuge in the past to escape from present responsibilities. On the other hand, if you dream you are playing a board game it reveals that your social relationships are superficial.

If you dream you are betting your wealth on some game of chance, it means you hope chance will solve your problems. Finally, if you are just the spectator of a game—without participating—the image is a symptom that you are behaving indifferently to certain problems that concern you directly. (See LOTTERY, CARD, BETTING POOL, and ROULETTE)

According to the saying of an Indian guru, life is a dream and we should realize this. But it is also a game and it’s essential that we play our part.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 3 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a game signify play and competition.

To be engaged in a game represents that you have a playful attitude. Your dream may be giving you the message to engage and play wholeheartedly with the awareness that life is really a game, or to realize that you can only win at this game called life when you can be in the world but not of it. Alternatively, this dream may be showing you that you haven’t been taking your life seriously, and your frivolity has become a defense mechanism that stands in the way of your ability to live an authentic and powerful life.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Astro Center

Dreaming of playing games traditionally means a time of relaxation and ease, wherein one can regather his or her resources. But in this day and age, it could be a pun, indicating that someone is “playing games” with you. Watching a game hints at feelings of being on the outside looking in - or possibly feelings that you’re sitting on the sidelines while life passes you by.

If you’re playing and enjoying a game, then life will be good to you. But if you’re frustrated by it, expect a few setbacks.

Source: Dream Explanations of Astro Center Author: Astro Center

Interpretation 5 — Nancy Wagaman

An experience of or desire for something you associate with a game or sport (such as play, social interaction, competition, or dialogue).

The dynamics of a real-life activity or situation (such as between you and your project team at work).

Consider also the type of activity, the dynamics between you and the others, and how you felt about what was going on.

See also the specific type of activity.

See Competition, Performing, Risking

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 6 — Pagan - Anonymous

Some “game” dreams may represent the challenges in your life, your competitive nature, or your childishness. They may point out goals to be achieved, or are a simple way to let out steam.

The game in your dream could also represent “the game of life”.

If you are playing a strange game with people from your daily life, consider your interactions with them and the role that each individual holds.

Source: Tryskelion Dream Interpretation Author: Pagan - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

To dream that you are taking part in a Game is a mixed omen, for it depends upon the result, for one thing, and after that, it is contrary in its meaning.

If you win for yourself, or your side, it is an unfortunate sign and means misfortune in business. But to lose, indicates that you will be prosperous.

See also BIRDS and PARTRIDGE.

Source: Mystic Dream Book Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Gambling with some aspect of one’s life.

2. Vying with an adversary.

3. The principle or rules one plays by.

4. Playing a game signifies being competitive with someone.

5. Freedom of expres­sion.

6. Need to control or manipulate.

7. Feeling of power.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 9 — Klaus Vollmar

A suggestion to take life a little easier, not to be so serious.

It is an image of the liveliness and the ups and downs of life. Communication, a warning against being too superficial. Longing for contact.

See Ball (game).

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 10 — Betty Bethards

The game of life, or game you are playing at present.

See how you have determined the rules and possibilities for success.

See Stage. Playing games with someone, especially in a relationship.

Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 11 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of game, either shooting or killing or by other means, denotes fortunate undertakings; but selfish motions; if you fail to take game on a hunt, it denotes bad management and loss.
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 12 — myjellybean

To dream that you are playing games, signifies relaxation or competition. Also see “Dodge Ball”, “Hide and Seek”, “Sports”, “Tag” and “Tic-Tac-Toe”
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 13 — Margaret Hamilton

The game of life, determined by positions, scores, uniforms, winners, and losers; we are all participants
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 14 — Gillian Holloway

To dream of eating game is an omen of meeting a prominent person under unusual circumstances.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 15 — Tyler Wolfe

To see yourself playing in a game is symbolic of living life
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe