I stumbled across this today and thought it was too good not to share, all those you know me (and my secret aspiration to be a high flying Catholic Clergyman ;) listen up for what may be the best Christmas present/board game you can buy this year.
Vatican – The Board Game!
I don’t know what to do first, laugh until my sides hurt or die with anticipation to play it (somewhat dramatic I know, but such is my swooning teenage girl nature when faced with board games which include adopting the role of an aspirational cardinal), I quote:
“VATICAN, historically accurate, is more compelling than the depictions of the Catholic Church in popular culture.
VATICAN is a fascinating way for all to understand a central point of Catholic identity, and will appeal to a wide variety of audiences, whatever their religious preferences.
- A fold out game board where the life and career of the aspiring cardinal is played out.
- A total of 286 cards including:
Career Events cards describe events that impact a cardinal’s career.
Take a Stand cards require players to choose positions on critical issues facing today’s church and address the issues from a historical perspective.
Electoral Run-Up cards present the opportunities and perils cardinals face in the critical days before a papal election.
Conclave cards detail important events that determine actual voting in the conclave.
- Six cardinal game pieces; choose the one that best reflects your personality.
This game is designed for 2 – 6 players, ages 15 and up. “
Stephen Haliczer is a Distinguished Research Professor at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
His current research interests include the history of the Catholic Church as an institution, online learning, digital learning, computer simulations and board games…”
Nothing left to say apart from, Christmas is covered!
