Questions About Dreams and Wishes

What would you do if nothing stood in your way? These cards are about the dreams we carry around, big and small, and what it would take to get one step closer.

Good for: Couples and friends who want to cheer each other on.

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Tips for playing

Ask what is holding the dream back.
Each of you, pick one small step for next week.
Pair it with the Future deck.

Depth: lightLight questions

Easy to start with. Good for warming up.

If you could wake up tomorrow with one new ability, what would it be?
Where in the world do you dream of living?
What's the wildest dream you've ever had while asleep?
Which famous person do you dream of meeting?
If you could have any career, what would it be?
What's an experience you dream of having?
If you could master one artistic talent, what would it be?
If you could have a conversation with anyone from history, who would it be?
If you could design your dream house, what would it look like?
What's something you've always wanted to learn?
If you could own one thing, no matter the price, what would it be?
What do you dream of achieving before the year is over?
If you could be ten years old again for one day, what would you do?
If you could live in a fictional world, which one would it be?
What do you wish you had more time for?
What trip would you take if you had three months off?
What's the most magical dream you've ever had?
Which animal would you love to be able to talk to?
If you could step into any movie for a day, which one would you pick?
What would you do on a day off with unlimited money?
Where on earth would you love to wake up?
Which famous chef would you like to cook with?
Which city would you love to see from a hot air balloon?
Which time in history would you travel back to for a single day?
What would your dream house have that other houses don't?
Which instrument do you wish you could play?
Which sport would you like to be world champion in?
If you could open a shop, what would it sell?
Which book do you wish you had written?

Depth: mediumA bit more personal

For when the conversation is flowing.

What's your biggest dream in life?
What does your perfect day look like, from the moment you wake up until you go to bed?
What work would you happily do for free?
What do you wish you could do without fear?
What do you wish your family did together more often?
What's something you dream of creating?
Which city should the two of us go and explore?
What does a good day look like when you're 80?
What would you like your body to be able to do ten years from now?
What's a dream you share with your partner?
Which friend do you wish you saw more often?
What's your most unrealistic wish?
What book do you dream of writing?
What would your work week look like if it were up to you?
What dream of yours could I help you with?
What would give you more peace of mind?
What would you do if you could make a living from your hobby?
Which team, choir or club would you join if you dared?
What's a fantasy you've had since you were a kid?
What would you like to be able to make with your hands?
Which dream from when you were young would you still love to make come true?
What would you try if you were sure you wouldn't fail?
Which dream scares you a little because it might actually come true?
Who would you like to swap lives with for a year?
What's a dream you're quietly working toward right now?
Which dream are you closer to today than you were five years ago?
Which dream would you like to share with someone else?
What adventure would you love to have with someone you care about?
What's standing in the way of your biggest dream right now?
What dream have you had ever since you were a kid?

Depth: deepDeep questions

Take your time. These are the ones people remember.

What's a dream you gave up on but still think about?
If you could live a parallel life, what would you do differently?
What's your dream for the world?
What's your secret daydream?
If you could reinvent yourself, who would you be?
Do you believe in something bigger than us?
What would you do with a whole year off, fully paid?
What's a dream you've never said out loud before?
What do you dream of passing on to the next generation?
If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
What do you dream of building, writing or making that could outlive you?
If you moved to a new city and started over, what would you do differently?
Which dream have you tucked away because it feels too big?
What do you dream of but feel afraid to wish for?
Which dream would you be disappointed not to have chased?
When did a dream come true and feel different than you expected?
What do you dream of for the people you love?
Which dream have you given up for someone else's sake?
What would you dream of if you weren't worried about what others think?
How have your dreams changed as you've gotten older?
If you could only have one wish come true, what would you wish for?

80 cards in this deck.