PLAYSimple to Learn,
How to Play
Simple to Learn,
Rich to Experience
Each player starts with $3,000, chooses a Disciple and moves around the board acquiring cities, building schools and growing in faith.
Setup & Gameplay
Step by Step
01
Open the Carton
Turn the carton upside down. Place the lower half into the upper half to form the board tray.
02
Arrange the Cards
Fix the City and Mountain cards in-between the two cartons, sorted by their colours.
03
Position the Board
Place the board in a central area accessible to all players.
04
Place the Cards
Place Decision, Instruction and Learn & Earn cards face down on their marked spaces.
05
Share the Money
Each player receives $1,000x1, $500x3, $100x3, $50x2, $20x3, $10x2, $5x4 = $3,000. Store the rest in the partition.
06
Choose a Disciple
Each player selects one of the 6 Disciples. Place all Disciples on the Repentance space — the game starts here.
07
Cast Lots / Roll Dice
Each player throws the dice, passing to the right. The highest number starts the game proper.
08
Move Your Disciple
Add both dice numbers and move your Disciple that many spaces. The game always moves to the right.
09
Acquire & Build
Land on a city, pay its price and own it. Anyone who lands on your city pays you. Collect 3 same-colour cities and build schools.
The 6 Disciples - choose yours:
PaulPeterLukeJohnMatthewAndrew
The Board
Key Spaces Explained
Evangelism
Cross this space: collect $400. Land on it: collect any money deposited there as your own.
Fall Into Sin
Movement restricted until you: (A) Recite 1 John 2:12, (B) Pay $200, or (C) Present the "Come Out of Sin" card.
Fellowship Center
Recite any scripture correctly or pay a fine of $100.
Pool of Bethesda & River Jordan
Landing here moves your Disciple to the opposite space. Acquire it if unowned, or pay the owner.
Decision / Instruction Cards
Pick the top card and obey the command. Read it aloud to save time.
Learn & Earn Cards
Read the scripture aloud to all players — it carries a message meant for everyone at the table.
Methods of Play
6 Ways to Play
Players agree on a method before starting. You can even combine methods for a unique experience every time.
Method 1
Cashless Policy
No money used. The player with the most cities when all are collected wins.
Method 2
Time Out
Set a time limit. When time is up, highest net worth (assets minus liabilities) wins.
Method 3
Share & Buy
Deal 4 cities to each player at the start. Each pays from their $3,000 capital. Game continues normally.
Method 4
School Run
The game ends the moment any player completes building a school. That player wins regardless of wealth.
Method 5
Full Time
Play until the last player remains. Players who cannot pay debts withdraw; assets return to the treasury.
Method 6
Combination
Combine any methods as agreed — e.g. Methods 1 & 2, or 3 & 4, or 3, 4 & 5.
Winning the Game
How to Win
Getting a Double
Throw the same number on both dice and play again immediately. But 3 doubles in a row sends your Disciple into Sin.
Pledge
Borrow up to half a city's value from the treasury. Place the city face-down. Redeem by repaying the loan plus 10% interest.
Building Schools
Own 3 same-colour cities and build: Nursery (Yellow), Primary (Blue), Secondary (Green), University (Red) or Bible School (White). Schools increase city revenue.
The Winner
Determined by your chosen method — highest net worth, first school built, or last player remaining.