This paper explores working with metaphors to link Experiential Futures (XF) and Critical Futures Studies (CFS). We introduce the Systematic Metaphor Analysis (SMA) developed by Schmitt and his colleagues to reconstruct metaphors that emerge during the creation of XF and to make them explicit for critical reflection. We illustrate this work by applying SMA on metaphors of AI that emerged during an XF, namely a role-playing game (RPG). The introduction of SMA enriches Futures Studies' critical approaches. Furthermore, our contribution to playing and working with metaphors hopefully intensifies and inspires further discussions on the connections between XF and CFS.