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Santa vs Jesus
2016
Rules assistance for Santa vs Jesus
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–16 players
- 50–90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Santa vs Jesus
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Santa vs Jesus is a board game released in 2016 for 4–16 players, 50–90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by David McGranaghan and Julian Miller and its main mechanics are Role Playing and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
From the publisher: Santa VS Jesus is a challenge based party game for two teams (min 4 – max 16 players). The aim is to win believers from each other and proof once and for all who really rules Christmas.. well until the next game that is. The game starts with dividing into two teams and choosing who will be on Team Santa and who will be on Team Jesus. At this point team members will decide which character will represent them in the game. They can choose from the following characters: Team Santa: Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Prancer, Vixen or one of the elves: Sugarplum, Eggnog or Candy Cane. Team Jesus: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Angel Gabriel, Donkey or one of the three Wisemen: Myrr, Frank or Gold. Once everyone has chosen their character they have to refer to each other by these names, if they don’t and are called out by the opposing team they will lose a believer card. Each team starts with 8 Believer cards. If less than 16 players are taking part all the remaining character cards will need to stay near as they will be used for certain challenges. From this point on the game explains it self. The teams compete in challenges to prove to their believers that they are more worthy of their adulation than the other team. If they loose a challenge their believers will lose faith and they cross over to the opposing team. There are TEAM and VERSUS challenges. The challenges involve puzzles, riddles, knowledge-based quizzes, orientation games and many more. You never know how you’ll be challenged next.
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- McMiLLER
- Komo Games LTD
Questions and answers
Santa vs Jesus supports 4–16 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 Santa vs Jesus is 50–90 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 Santa vs Jesus for ages 12 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.
Santa vs Jesus has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Santa vs Jesus belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Role Playing and Team-Based Game. 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 Santa vs Jesus are: David McGranaghan and Julian Miller. 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 Santa vs Jesus 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.