WISDOM GAME DESIGN
SO, YOU THINK THESE THOUGHTS IN YOUR HEAD ARE YOUR OWN THOUGHTS ?
Ever wonder where they come from?
Thoughts are very important: they produce ideas and emotions, they make us wish or desire, they make us say and do things. Everything created by humans, good and bad, initially came to someone’s head as a thought.
Humans are “dual citizens”: while our bodies live and function in the material world, our thoughts, emotions, and desires all live in the spiritual world that is hidden from our senses. And this is a huge blessing, as we are constantly subjected to a violent battle between angels and demons in this invisible world. A battle for our thoughts, emotions and desires. If we were to see what is going on in this invisible world, even the strongest of us would not survive. But to be absolutely unaware of this warfare is equally dangerous.
THE GAME
In this game, set in the form of a parable, we invite you to take a look at the human life from the perspective of a guardian angel.
You will help the Angels fight Passions and guide people through life along the right path. Side by side with the angels, you will support people in avoiding traps and getting out of difficult situations, while fighting against the “spiritual forces of evil”. To accomplish this, angels and people must draw power from the divine sources of Grace: the Holy Scriptures, prayers, the history of the Holy Church and its Saints, etc. This Grace must be carefully gathered and saved, to successfully fight off the evil spirits. Players will help each other overcome difficulties and win battles, moving towards the main goal of the game - construction of the Church.
Our game-parable is:
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Socially bonding: put away your smartphones and spend quality time together, face to face.
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Educational and surprising: think, remember, discuss, and learn amazing things!
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Cooperative and non-competitive: all players work together towards a common goal.
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Strategic: includes gathering and spending vital resources.
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Incredibly real: notice the game happening in your own life!
short rules
WHAT IT BRINGS YOU:
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Spend time with God, bring His Word to life by touching on the holy subjects.
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Identify gaps and strengthen your knowledge of the Scriptures and your faith.
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Communicate, get closer, unite. Stand strong against the evil forces.
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Discuss the Battle situations and start noticing similar occurrences in your own life.
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Promote the true goal of Christian life: the acquisition of the Holy Spirit of God.
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Enjoy some quality face-to-face time with your family and friends.
WHO IS IT FOR?
• It is for young Christians to learn something new and for mature Christians to check their knowledge of the important things they need to protect themselves and each other from the world’s evil.
• It is for priests and religious educators to introduce a fun way to learn the true faith, scriptures, Christian history, values, and ways of life.
• It is for parents to connect with their kids on a deeper level and draw them closer to God, bringing them under His protection in a good-natured and easy environment.
• It is for senior people to spend quality time with friends and family, to share their wisdom and experience with younger generations.
BECOME AN ANGEL'S FRIEND
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CREDITS
This game was published just weeks after Elder Ephraim of Arizona passed away. He was my first inspiration to follow Christ, with the joy he radiated to all of the people around him. May his memory be eternal.
I would've never completed this work without my family and friends, who provided support and prayers all this time: my wife Alexandra; kids – Mark and Katherine; Frs. Moses, Constantine, and Gabriel; friends – Alexey, Dmitry, Vladimir, Daniel, and their families; graphics design team – Anna May and Julia Serebrennikova; and all other contributors – too many to include here. Please, keep praying for me.
And above all, my deepest gratitude goes to Jesus Christ, the God almighty, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, with Whom everything is possible.