
- BGG rating
- 9.5
Animo: Cross Trainers – Draylight Strategy Deck
- 2–5 players
- 20–30 min
- 2020

2017
Rules assistance for Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game is a board game released in 2017 for 2–5 players, 10–25 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Josh Patton, Josh Wegner, and Theresa Wegner and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Memory.
141 new cards with 6 all new Truth Seekers and a signature miniature in each deck box (Percy Deck and Treashell Deck)! Verses and Story Cards (parables) are taken from the spoken words of Jesus. Play the games and teach your kids while you defeat the Sinnies and score virtue points to win the game. 3 uses in 1 bible verse trading card game. Hide It In Your Heart is a fun family game that can be played with up to 5 players with any Animo deck. Take turns to swap out the Virtuous Animo and Sinnies (negative points)in your hand with the 5 cards face down in front of each player to try to get the highest score. When you think you have the highest score yell out "Search your hearts" at which time other players have 1 additional turn to better their score. Sharpen Your Sword is the collectible card game that pits you head to head with another competitor to hold each other accountable to Biblical standards. Assemble your Animo and harness the powers of Faith, Hope, Love, and the Holy Spirit to attack the Sinnies which must be defeated before you can score the virtue points needed to win the game. Grow your Animo, attach equipment, and play various story cards to change the outcome of the game. Fun for kids and adults! Teach your kids Biblical truths that the Animo characters have learned from the Bible. Memorize the Monthly Bible Challenge verse of the month and earn a FREE holographic card, given away to ANYONE who sends us a video with them saying the verse.
Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game is 10–25 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Children's Game, and Memory. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Trading, and Memory. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game are: Josh Patton, Josh Wegner, and Theresa Wegner. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Animo: Living Deck Bible Verse Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.