The BEST CHRISTIAN-INSPIRED BOARD GAMES
I'm listing my picks for the best Christian board games, everyone that I've ranked Excellent or Good on the site. Some of the board
games are a bit older and hard to find, but you can still get used
copies from sellers on Amazon, eBay, etc.
What Are the Best Christian Board Games?
Abundant Harvest for Teens and Adults Board Game (Good)
If
your kids are in the pre-teen or early teen years, this is a good game
to play with them and get them thinking about real-life decisions. There
isn't much direct Christian content in the game, but you can tell it's
in the theme of the game, and you can certainly make your conversations
about what God wants us to do in each situation and why.
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The Acts Board Game (Good)
Help
spread the Good News and earn victory points at the same time! In this
Bible game, you gain points by spreading out on the map or increasing
your number of followers in a region depending on the strategies you
employ and the cards you draw. It's a fun game similar to other
civilization-building board games but with a much nobler purpose.
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Angel Wars: The Board Game (Excellent)
I
haven't seen the animated series this is based on, but this
Checkers-like board game has a lot of replay value as you try to use
different strategies to get your team to the other side of the board
before your opponent does. It's a simple concept, but there are just
enough twists in the game to keep it engaging.
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The Bible Game: Old Testament and New Testament Board Games (Good)
Bible Sequence Board Game (Excellent)
Draw the cards and work with your partner to get 5 in a row before the other team does. The game will remind you of the Bible events, and there are Scripture references on the cards to look up the stories while you play. If you're looking for easy but fun board games to play, this fits the bill.
Draw the cards and work with your partner to get 5 in a row before the other team does. The game will remind you of the Bible events, and there are Scripture references on the cards to look up the stories while you play. If you're looking for easy but fun board games to play, this fits the bill.
Bible Tribond Board Game (Good)
What
do the three clues have in common? Get the answer right, and you're
that much closer to winning this very Trinity-fitting game. While being
mostly just another Bible trivia game, I like the unique style of clues.
Having three clues also makes the game a bit easier than answering
open-ended trivia questions.
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Bible Trivia Board Game (Good)
I like the multiple choice aspect of this game. It gives disciples of every level a better chance at answering correctly and thus having fun. There are also Judgment spaces and cards that do a variety of things when you land on them (not all of them are bad for you).
I like the multiple choice aspect of this game. It gives disciples of every level a better chance at answering correctly and thus having fun. There are also Judgment spaces and cards that do a variety of things when you land on them (not all of them are bad for you).
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Bibleopoly Board Game (Excellent)
Like
Monopoly except totally different. In this game, you help your fellow
players and build a church. It's a very fun idea that turns Monopoly on
its head. It's another good one if you're looking for family board
games.
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Catholic Family Bible Game (Good)
Though
it says "Catholic," this game is suitable for any believer. And, yes,
it looks dated, but it's still a good game. It's a trivia game with a
board that's set up to walk through the Bible. The nice thing about the
questions is that you can set different players to be on various
difficulty levels, so it really is a family-friendly game and even good
for playing with those who don't know the Bible as well as some other
players.
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Champions of Faith Board Game (Excellent)
In
this game, you play as a character from the Bible and have your own
mission to achieve. You work your way around the board, choosing which
direction you go, trying to land on the spaces that will help you
achieve your goal. Meanwhile, every other player is doing something
similar. If you've ever played the fantasy game Talisman, it will feel
very familiar.
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Watch the gameplay video by the creator!
Build the early church, collect the Scriptures, and survive persecution in this cooperative, very strategic game.
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Cranium: Bible Edition Board Game (Excellent)
One
of my absolute favorite group games. It has everything from charades
and Pictionary to Bible trivia and word puzzles. It's one of those board
games the whole family can enjoy, no matter how old they are.
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Daystar Board Game (Excellent)
Rather
than a game, this is more like a simulation of the Christian life! Walk
through the entire experience of being saved, developing in
Christlikeness, and battling temptation in this game. There are also
some trivia spaces that test your knowledge of the Bible.
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Divinity, the New Catholic Catechism Learning System Board Game (Good)
Players
circle the board once, answering questions or performing activities for
the spaces that they land on. It's a quick game and easy game to play
and is a great way to learn or reinforce Bible teaching and all-around
Christian knowledge.
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Exodus from Egypt Board Game (Good)
The
art is great for this game, and the questions and board are good for
reviewing or discussing the Bible story. There's not a lot of strategy
to the game, though.
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Faith and Redemption Board Game (Excellent)
I
love this game. First, you race to get the animals on the ark before
the flood starts, then you travel the board seeking to avoid sins and
convert as many people as possible. You have prayer and Scripture cards
to help you along the way. Of course, landing on certain squares grants
you bonuses as well, including forgiveness for sin cards you may have
picked up during the game.
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Inspiration! Board Game (Good)
Part
trivia, part strategy, part luck, there's something in this game for
everyone. There are 3 play modes that increase its complexity. It's also
a short game to learn and play. It's also a little different in that
you're not answering questions based on the Bible but on Church history
and how God has inspired His people to make scientific discoveries. The
battle systems come into play as you control angels and other guardians
to defeat obstacles in your path.
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The Journeys of Paul Board Game (Good)
Strategize against the other players in this game to see if you can build more churches in the places Paul visited.
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Kings of Israel Board Game (Excellent)
Play
as the prophets trying to rid Israel of idolatry before the nation is
overthrown by the Assyrians! This is a fun Bible game that will get you
into and thinking about the time of the kings and prophets in Israel's
history. There's also a lot of variety and strategy involved, making it a
very solid game. Also, check out the video game version of the game on
PC or Mac!
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LifeStories Board Game: Christian Version (Excellent)
This
is a sharing game that's great for getting a group of people to talk.
Use it to get to know some new friends or take it to your youth group to
break the ice.
(Yes, I'm showing the back of the box on purpose.)
(Yes, I'm showing the back of the box on purpose.)
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Miracles and Pitfalls Board Game (Good)
Answer
Bible trivia questions in this game as you move around the board. Get
blessings from the miracle cards to help you, or bad luck from the
pitfall cards. You can often answer the category of question that your
knowledge is strongest in, but sometimes, you'll have to meet the
challenge of answering a category where you might be lacking.
Portals and Prophets Board Game (Excellent, Video Intro)![]() |
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Pilgrim's Progress Board Game (Good)
Coming
with an illustrated book, this board game and story based on the
classic allegory makes for some great discussion with your kids.
Gameplay is fairly simple, though, as you mostly have to rely on the
luck of the dice and what cards you pull without employing any conscious
strategy.
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Have
you ever wanted to go back in time to witness the events of the Bible?
This game is the next best thing! It reminds us of the stories with
attractive cards and requires a lot of strategy to win against your
opponents.
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Redemption: City of Bondage Board Game (Excellent)
This
is a very cool game based on the most successful of Bible-inspired card
games. You enter the city and engage in spiritual warfare. Each enemy
falls to your faith, wisdom, or good deeds.
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The Road to Bethlehem Board Game (Excellent)
This
is a game similar to Dungeons & Dragons in that you have one player
who narrates the story and presents you with options. The difference,
of course, is that it's a game for Christians, and you play as yourself,
not a character you make up. As a team, you decide what to do and
participate in real-life active challenges to act out parts of the
story. The game is set up in chapters so that you'll need to play a few
times before you reach the end of the story.
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Salvation Challenge Board Game (Good)
This
is a game that really emphasizes giving to missions. Unlike Monopoly in
which you want to amass wealth, the object of this game is to get
saved, get baptized, and then, give all your money to God's work. There
are also special tiles that you land on to read Scripture or consider a
spiritual insight.
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Settlers of Canaan Board Game (Excellent)
This
edition of the famous Settlers of Catan game puts you in the shoes of
one of the tribes of Israel, trying to settle your territory and
organize the national capital of Jerusalem. If you like civilization
building games, this one's for you.
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Sola Fide - "Faith Alone" Board Game (Good)
Catholics vs. Protestants at the dawn of Martin Luther's Reformation. Which side can win the most influence over the Holy Roman Empire? This is a fairly simple game with a lot of educational value. If you're interested in the history of the Church, it's well worth playing.
Catholics vs. Protestants at the dawn of Martin Luther's Reformation. Which side can win the most influence over the Holy Roman Empire? This is a fairly simple game with a lot of educational value. If you're interested in the history of the Church, it's well worth playing.
Solomon's Temple Board Game (Excellent)
Race
against your opponent in this game to be the first to build your
temple. While you're trying to get it done, you'll also have to fight
off the Babylonians, sacrifice for your people's sins, and attend to
other national matters that a king of Israel would have dealt with.
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Looking
for some combat and strategy? Try this game that pits four factions -
Romans, Jews, and Christians - against each other under Nero's rule.
This is a historically grounded game for serious gamers.
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The Ungame Board Game: Christian Version (Good)
Answer questions while racing around the board. This game is a great conversation starter.
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Wisdom of Solomon Board Game (Good)
The
title of this game is a little deceiving because you're not playing or
making decisions as Solomon. You're acting as his governors and
competing for his favor as you build the kingdom and trade resources. It
does take a lot of strategy to win, and some of the cards have Bible
verses written on them as the flavor text. It also puts in the mindset
of the time period, so it's worth playing but don't expect much
spiritual benefit from this game.
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Vatican Board Game: Unlock the Secrets of How Men Become Pope (Good)
Whether
you're Catholic or not, you're bound to find this game interesting. It
combines elements of Monopoly with role playing as you try to gain
appointments in the Church and ensure that your opinions are viewed
favorably by your fellow Cardinals. There's more luck than strategy to
this game, but it's still a fun game to play, and it's certainly
eye-opening, no matter what brand of Christ-follower you are. If you
enjoy trying new board games, add this game to your list.
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WWJD? Board Game (Good)
What would Jesus do? Let this game help you think about how you could live out your faith in these real-life situations.
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Do You Know of a Published Christian Board Game That Should Be On This List?
Let
me know in the comments, and I'll look it up! I especially enjoy
hearing from other game developers. Just be aware that I only post board
games that are based on the Bible or otherwise qualify as an overtly
Christianity-centered game.
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