Play Now and Celebrate
God’s Constant Presence and Goodness
In your life
It’s More Than a Game—It’s an Encounter!
True! Life! Game is a card game
where up to five ordinary everyday people
get together and tell about their:
- Recently answered prayers
- Opportunities that have opened up for them
- Accidents that almost happened but didn't
- Problems that God's Word has helped solve
Just any of the little and big things that happen every day that we sometimes forget to recognize are things the Lord is doing for us just because He loves us and is actually present and active in our lives every day!
The game uses instruction cards to promote players to remember and tell about these different kinds of recent personal experiences they have had with the Lord.
The game can be played online or it can be played using actual game card decks. All ways of playing the game use the same Instruction Cards.
To play online, simply click on the “PLAY NOW” button at the top right of this page and follow the instructions that pop-up.
To play using a card deck, there are two versions of the game. Single-Card and Full-Deck. These two versions are outlined below.
Single-Card
The Single-Card version is completely "player's choice" and can be played by one person alone or by up to five people in a group.
- One each of the 13 Instruction Cards
- One Card Instructions Sheet
1-4 Players
Players choose the one or two cards that they want to play
From 10-30 minutes, or however long you want!
This version is great for personal devotions time or for a coffee or breakfast or lunch meeting with one or two friends.
Full-Deck
The Full-Deck version includes an element of chance in what eah player will be directed to tell about and should be played by three to five people in a group.
- Three each of the 13 Instruction Cards
- 10 "Player's Choice" cards
- 10 "PASS" cards
- 10 Card Instruction Sheets
- One GAME INSTRUCTIONS sheet that includes ideas for several fun "ways to play"
3-5 Players
Players must play three cards they draw from a face-down deck or three cards that are dealt to them
From 60-90 minutes, or however long you want!
If more than five people are present to play they should be divided into sub-groups of three to five people each so that no one has to wait too long for their next turn.
The Card Instructions are as follows:
Tell how a recent answered prayer showed you that the Lord is listening to you and is active in your life for your good!
Tell about something you do regularly to keep yourself enjoying and growing in your every day relationship with the Lord!
Tell about a recent moment or experience--no matter how big or small--that struck you as a sweet personal touch from Jesus!
Tell about some recent "good news" or "sign of progress" that you recognized as the Lord saying "You're on the right track, keep going" concerning a challenge you're experiencing in your own life right now!
Read or quote a verse from your Bible reading this week that you recognized as the Lord speaking personally to you right then!
Read or quote a verse from the Bible that you often use to remind yourself that the Lord is present and active to help you all the time!
Tell about a time that you handled a difficult situation according to God's Word and found that the Word is indeed living and active in your life!
Recite or sing the lyrics of any spiritual or secular song that blesses you whenever you sing it, hear it, or the Lord brings it to your mind!
Tell how the Lord showed Himself to you recently as any one of the following of His many Names:
- Jehovah Jireh – The Lord My Provider (Gen 22:14)
- Jehovah Rapha – The Lord My Healer (Ex 15:26)
- Jehovah Shaolm – The Lord My Peace (Jud 6:24)
Tell about how staying conscious of the Lord’s presence with you as you are walking down a difficult road right now is “growing you in glory” in some way!
Tell about something good or bad that happened to you recently that caused you to ask, "Lord, where are YOU in this?" and tell the answer the Holy Spirit gave you!
Tell about a special time you once had with the Lord that still "touches your heart" whenever you remember it!
Tell about some unwelcome "news" you recently received and tell the Bible story or verse the Lord brought to your mind as His report for your victory over that "news."
Are you enjoying True! Life! Every day??