A referee in such a game signifies the monitoring of our behaviour. In dreams, games that require the power of thought and strategy – such as chess or draughts – often give some idea of how we should be taking a situation forward. Decisions may need to be made where we have to gauge the result of our action and take into account our opponent’s reaction. [1]
If we are playing well we may take it that we are coping well with circumstances in our lives.
If we are playing badly we may need to reassess our abilities and identify which skills we need to improve in order to do things better. Consult the entries for chess, gambling and win / winning for further information. [2]
For example, chess stresses logic, forethought, and strategy as a key for victory, roulette wheels reflect gambles and uncertainty, word jumbles symbolize the need for ordered communications, and Monopoly might represent cautious use of money.
Figuratively, playing games with people instead of being forthright. [4]
If you enjoyed the game in your dream, you can anticipate pleasant sailing ahead; however, if you were bored or annoyed by it, you can expect a spell of petty vexations.
Dream games can express such notions as “life is just a game,” “they’re playing games,” “play to win,” and so on. [6]
If your are losing, expect obstacles. Observing games, expect contentment.
See also: Sports for outdoor games. [10]
acrostic composition in verse: don’t make hasty decisions.
completing an: realization of speculations.
betting on outcome of a: are involved in a risky, uncertain matter.
bingo, playing: don’t gamble a huge amount on your dream being accurate.
bull’s-eye, hitting a: attunement of actions to your ideals.
missing a: wil have rivals in love affairs.
not: wil be jilted by a lover.
others: be careful to whom you give your confidence.
checkers, playing: serious disagreements with strangers.
winning at: wil accomplish a superb plan whose basis wil become questionable.
children playing: your delusions wil make you very unhappy.
blindfolded: are being deceived.
hopscotch: simple pleasures provide hours of entertainment.
cribbage, losing: important decisions need to be made to avoid troubles.
watching a: your advice wil be sought.
winning: wil escape present danger.
dominoes, playing: wil have a smal triumph in a large-scale competition.
losing while: wil be offered a useless article that you refuse to buy.
winning: happiness is assured.
loved one, with a: unhappiness in love.
jigsaw puzzle: a broken engagement that can eventual y be mended.
keeper, a: wil lead a pleasant, wel -mannered existence, spiritual y and financial y.
billiard balls, with: unstable relations with the opposite sex.
darts: have great ambition to score a hurtful thought.
falling short of a bull’s-eye: undreamed-of success fol owed by failure.
losing: are gaining the upper hand over enemies.
others: worry wil be smoothed away.
winning while: misfortune in business; hopes are not being realized.
by a wide margin: differences with your elders.
playing, in general: heated arguments with those close you.
raffle, buying a ticket for a: cannot always predict results of your actions.
shuffleboard, playing: financial improvements.
whist, losing a game of: wil have arguments with friends.
winning: wil receive a better position.
watching others: change in environment. [11]
(Also seeBackgammon, Cock fighting, Gambling, Ball, Bullfight) [12]