# Dream Heist Board Games Go Three Dream Levels Deep with the Inceptor Board Game By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inceptor References: [io9](http://io9.com/this-inception-board-game-takes-place-in-the-dream-worl-1530579285) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/455211959/inceptor-the-game-of-your-dreams) Inceptor is a board game based off of the science-fiction heist thriller Inception, currently seeking funding on [KickStarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-escape-the-dark). While the game doesn't seem nearly as complicated as the movie, the goals of Inceptor are unique enough that the manual definitely warrants a once over before you start playing. Similar to the movie, the goal of Inceptor is to plant an idea in the subconscious mind (represented as the physical board) of a character only known as the Mark. In order to accomplish your goal, you need to accumulate the necessary amount of "[idea cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-deduction-games)" to complete each of your missions. The game comes packaged in a stylish briefcase, and the cards as well as the board itself all have a very sleek and minimalist design, with a muted color palette reminiscent of the film it's based off of. If you're a fan of the movie, then you owe it to yourself to check out the Inceptor board game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Board Game Adaptations:** Opportunity to create board games based on popular movies and novels, providing a unique and immersive gaming experience. - **Heist-themed Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop more heist-themed board games that combine strategy and storytelling, capturing the thrill and suspense of planning and executing a heist. - **Subconscious Mind Exploration:** Opportunity to create games that delve into the concept of exploring the subconscious mind, offering players a unique and thought-provoking gaming experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Board Game Industry:** Opportunity for board game industry to collaborate with filmmakers and authors to create innovative and engaging board game adaptations of popular movies and books. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to expand into the board game market by creating adaptations and tie-ins to popular movies and television shows. - **Psychology and Mental Health:** Opportunity for psychology and mental health professionals to collaborate with game developers in creating games that explore the subconscious mind and provide therapeutic benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Active Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-arches.md) - [Gallery-Focused Heist Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-futurism.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-escape-the-dark.md) - [Life-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-game-of-death.md) - [Creative Hollywood-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games.md) - [Adult-Oriented Classic Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clue-conspiracy.md) - [Chaotic Cat-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploding-kittens-the-board-game.md) - [Horror Anthology Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybound-creepshow-the-suspensebuilding-game.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md)