Christian board games offer a fun way to learn about the Bible. Some Christian games take the design of a regular game and add to it a Christian theme. Other games, meanwhile, are completely original.
List of Christian-Themed Board Games
The Journeys of Paul
The Journeys of Paul game allows players to experience the ministry of Paul. Playing the role of a missionary in the Roman Empire, players travel throughout the eastern Mediterranean. Along the way, you must use strategy, skill and chance while facing shipwrecks, angry mobs, soldiers and other challenges. The Journeys of Paul is designed for 1-6 players, ages 10 and up.
Bibleopoly
Bibleopoly is an example of a Christian board game that is based on a regular board game. Instead of buying New York properties, players travel through Biblical themes such as meditation and community celebration. To win the game, players must help fellow players, make offerings and do community service. Instead of chance cards, the faith cards can alter the game. In addition, instead of going to jail, players will lose several turns if they land on the "go meditate" square. Bibleopoly is designed for 2-6 players, ages eight and up.
The New Teen Choices Game
Teen Choices is a game that is ideal for church youth groups. As players move across the board, they will encounter opportunities to discuss decision-making skills involving topics such as peer pressure, honesty and purity. The ultimate goal of the game is to help teens learn how to make decisions based on Biblical principles. Teen Choices is designed for teens from age 12 to 18. Three to six players can play the game.
Apples to Apples Bible Edition
Apples to Apples Bible Edition plays exactly like the regular version of the game. The only difference is that some of the cards have Bible names, themes and references. Apples to Apples is for those nine years old and older. It can be played by 4-10 players.
Bible Trivia
Bible Trivia is similar to Trivial Pursuit. There are 750 trivia questions for adults and 100 for children. Questions come from both the New and Old Testaments. To win, you'll need to accurately remember names, places and events from the Bible. The game is for people age seven and above and can be played by 2-4 players or teams.
Bible TribBond
Bible TriBond plays the same as regular TriBond. Players are given three statement clues and must figure out what connects the clues. The difference in this game is that one or more clues include Biblical references. Also, some of the answers are from the Bible as well. Players should be age 12 and above. Bible TriBond requires at least two players.
The Life of Christ Game
The Life of Christ game is great for learning about the life of Jesus. Players move across the board, learning in chronological order about the life of Christ. The game features over 1,400 multiple choice questions about the birth, life and death of Christ. The game is for 2-4 players who are age nine and above.
Solomon's Temple
Solomon's Temple is a strategy game for two players. The first player to build the temple wins. Winning is not easy, however. While competing against your opponent, you must also deal with the Israelite's rebellion and attacks from Babylonian's. Solomon's Temple is for ages seven and above.
Fun and Educational
These wholesome games can help you increase your knowledge about the Bible and other key points of Christianity. Play them with your family, or incorporate them into a Bible study class as an entertaining learning experience.
