Game-Play
Each player starts the game with his or her own mission. This is the core idea that they are trying to plant inside the Mark's mind before the dream ends. Each mission is comprised of four steps: Architect, Forger, Extractor, and Inception. Players must collect the correct number of cards for each of these four steps in order to plant their idea fully. This is done by circling the different dream levels in the direction of your choice. In the dream levels, there are spaces for collecting cards and planting ideas. Once an idea is planted in a certain section of the Mark's mind, that section is full. The other players must move to a different dream level where the section in need is still available. There are also spaces where players encounter the Mark’s subconscious, which can either help or hurt you.
As you move down the dream levels to plant the different phases of your idea, you gain more points. However, it takes more time the further down the levels you go, so you have to plan your route wisely.
Once a player has navigated through the different dream levels, dealt with the Mark's subconscious, and fully planted his or her idea, the countdown to the Final Kick begins. All players then have a limited number of turns to return to the first dream level. If any player (including the one who triggered the countdown by completing his or her mission) has not reached the first dream level in time for the Final Kick, he or she is lost in Limbo and may be stuck there forever, sacrificing crucial points for victory.
Ultimately, the Mark will only carry out one player's planted idea when he wakes. This player receives extra points and increases his or her chances for victory. The player with the most points wins!
