The Holy Quest is a new Catholic family board game set to become available in late 2025. You can pre-order a special Limited Edition copy with many exclusive extras now. As only the first 1,000 customers will receive the LE version, we encourage you to secure your copy and support this unique game.
The game is loosely based on the ancient Hindu game of Pachisi, with gameplay similar to the British game of Ludo or the American version, Sorry!. While some may be familiar with these games, The Holy Quest is a far more engaging and entertaining experience with multiple ways to play.
More than just a game, it is designed to be educational, uniting the Catholic family and building faith. Fun to play for children of all ages, it can bring multiple generations together to the table and appeal to older generations who wish to build a stronger relationship with their grandchildren.
The object of the game is to guide your saints into Heaven. At its most basic level, the game teaches that it is a great honor to be a saint and that our ultimate destination is the Kingdom of Heaven. On a deeper level, the game introduces players to the lives of famous saints and their religious orders. It is our hope that playing this game may even inspire vocations to religious life.
The Design & Artwork
The Holy Quest brings many new ideas to the world of board games. Game designer Matthias Lorens, president of the family-owned company Traditio Designs, LLC, used his years of experience in digital photography and design to create a visually beautiful game. He has combined stunning stained-glass imagery with iconic Catholic elements to make the game visually appealing.
Lorens has collected photos of thousands of stained glass windows from around the world and was able to use this extensive collection for the artwork. The main background of the board is partially based on a photo he took of the traditional altar in his parish church, while the saints in the game are all stained glass images that he digitally enhanced and redesigned himself.
Unique & Special Features
So, what makes this game truly unique and special?
The pawns are personalized, with each of the four players choosing a color-coded religious order. The orders are the Franciscans (green), Carmelites (yellow), Jesuits (blue), and the Dominicans (red). Each order has four saint pawns, with one pawn designated as the leader or "Captain." Captains are marked with a "C" and are either the founders of their orders or a famous saint in whose honor the order was created. For example, St. Dominic is the captain of the Dominicans. Captains have special privileges in the game to make gameplay more dynamic and entertaining.
Game Components
The game components, including the pawns and cards, are personalized to specific saints of the Catholic Church and designed at the Traditio Designs studio. Every component is made from high-quality, durable materials. The pieces are printed, trimmed, laminated, and coated with UV protection for a lasting finish. The rules booklet and the Religious Orders info booklet are also produced to the highest standards. We pour our hearts and souls into creating our games to benefit your children, ensuring they stand out above most board games available today.
Gameplay
Another major difference from traditional Pachisi games is the direction of play. While typically played clockwise, in The Holy Quest, the direction of movement may be changed during gameplay, making it more challenging or easier to finish. The path on the board consists of various action tiles that require players to perform specific actions, such as "fast forward," "read a card," "cut across," "get a saint," or "melt the ice."
The game can be played by 2 to 4 players in a standard mode, but you can accommodate more players by forming teams. In teamwork play, players on the same team can alternate turns. A second type of teamwork play is also allowed, where players of opposite colors can form teams and move two different-colored saints on each turn.
Advanced Play
When you look at the board, you will also notice an inner circle of round tiles surrounding the "Throne of God." This inner circle is optional and is used in the advanced play mode of the game. Players are not allowed to use the inner circle until all four of their saints have reached Heaven. Then, a second quest begins to get them into the Throne Room of God. The first player to bring all their saints to the final destination wins the game.
The game is suitable for children ages 5 and up. Adult supervision is highly recommended for younger kids. Each saint card is filled with information. For younger children, an adult or an older child can be asked to read the information. For older kids, another player can ask a question based on the card's information. Getting the answer right will advance the player, while a wrong answer will result in a penalty.
With so many ways to play, the game remains entertaining each time it is played. Children can identify with different saints and will want to keep coming back to become one of them in the game. There is nothing else quite like it on the market today.
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Saints in the standard game
Franciscans
St. Francis of Assisi
(1181 - 1226) - Captain of the Franciscan order. Known as a patron saint of animals.
St. Clare of Assisi
(1194 - 1253) - Known as the patron saint of eye disorders.
St. Anthony of Padua
(1195 - 1231) - Doctor of the Church and known as the patron saint of lost articles.
St. Angela Merici
(1474 - 1540) - Known as the patron saint of the disabled.
Carmelites
St. Albert of Jerusalem
(1149 - 1215) - Captain of the Carmelite order. His Rule has been adopted by the Carmelite Order. St. Albert was stabbed to death in a church.
St. Teresa of Avila
(1515 - 1582) - Doctor of the Church and known as the patron saint of headaches.
St. John of the Cross
(1542 - 1591) - Doctor of the Church and known as the patron saint of mystics and theologians.
St. Therese of Lisieux
(1873 - 1897) - Doctor of the Church known as the Little Flower and Therese of the Child Jesus.
Jesuits
St. Ignatius of Loyola
(1491 - 1556) - Captain of the Jesuit order. Known as the patron saint of soldiers.
St. Robert Bellarmine
(1542 - 1621) - Doctor of the Church and known as a patron saint of Down Syndrome.
St. Stanislaus Kostka
(1550 - 1568) - Known as the patron saint of broken bones and Poland.
St. Andrew Bobola
(1591 - 1657) - Martyred and known as a patron saint of Poland.
Dominicans
St. Dominic de Guzman
(1170 - 1221) - Captain of the Dominican order. Known for receiving the Holy Rosary.
St. Catherine of Siena
(1347 - 1380) - Doctor of the Church and known as a patron saint of illness and miscarriages.
St. Martin de Porres
(1579 - 1639) - Known as Martin of Charity and patron saint of poor people.
St. Rose of Lima
(1586 - 1617) - Known as a patron saint of embroiderers, gardeners and florists.