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.
[1]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 Also: LOTTERY, CARD, BETTING POOL, 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.
[2]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.
[3]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.
[4]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.
[5]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.
[6]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.
[7]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 Also: Ball(game).
[8]The game of life, or game you are playing at present.
See Also: how you have determined the rules, possibilities for success.
See Also: Stage. Playing games with someone, especially in a relationship.
[9]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.
[10]To dream that you are playing games, signifies relaxation or competition. Also see “Dodge Ball”, “Hide and Seek”, “Sports”, “Tag” and “Tic-Tac-Toe”
[11]The game of life, determined by positions, scores, uniforms, winners, and losers; we are all participants
[12]To dream of eating game is an omen of meeting a prominent person under unusual circumstances.
[13]To see yourself playing in a game is symbolic of living life
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