Ada’s Dream: First Take Game Review

I don’t sit down to complex games more than a few times a year at this point. I rarely have time for a three- or even a two-hour affair. All current habits aside, though, I’ve been waiting for one bloated box to arrive at my door. Ada’s Dream has been in the back of my mind for the last year. The anticipation never faded, which is never a guarantee for a crowdfunded project. I put it to the table with my wife and two dear friends almost immediately, and I’ve lived to tell the tale. 

Studying Ada

Because this release is hot off the presses as of this review, it is not supported by a wealth of online video content for learning the finished system. Thank heavens, then, for the editorial team at Alley Cat. The real dream of Ada’s Dream is the rulebook. This thing is wonderful—thorough and wonderful. I read it several times prior to teaching the game, and we referenced it repeatedly throughout the first play for added clarity. Whether I or one of my companions went hunting, though, we found answers swiftly and without difficulty. We finished the game having made only the smallest of mistakes. The book is well constructed, well organized, and, well, beautiful. 

I managed to teach the game in just…

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