Every once in a while, you find something that instantly becomes part of your family’s story.
This game?
It might be the funniest thing we’ve ever played together.
It’s called The Bible Is Funny card game by Anthony Russo, and I am not exaggerating when I say we were crying laughing.
Not polite chuckles.
Not “that’s clever.”
I mean full-on, can’t-catch-your-breath, tears-streaming, someone-has-to-leave-the-room laughter.
At one point, Anderson was laughing so hard he literally couldn’t read the prompt card out loud. He kept trying to start the sentence and just dissolving into laughter. Tears. Face red. Gasping for air. The rest of us laughing even harder because he couldn’t get the words out.
Those are the moments you wish you could bottle up forever.
What Kind of Game Is It?
If you’ve ever played Apples to Apples, you’ll understand the format immediately.
It’s that same style of matching game:
One card sets the prompt.
Everyone plays a card they think fits best.
A judge picks the funniest combination.
Simple. Fast. Hilarious.
The twist? The matching cards are real Bible verses — pulled completely out of context — paired with modern, absurd, or wildly unexpected prompts.
And when you hear certain verses standing alone like that?
Let’s just say… Scripture can sound surprisingly funny when removed from its story.
Which is what makes it so absolutely great.
Is It Disrespectful?
That was my first concern before we played.
And the answer, at least in our experience, is no.
It doesn’t mock God.
It doesn’t distort truth.
It simply highlights how dramatic, emotional, and human the Bible can sound when isolated.
In fact, what surprised me most was what happened after the laughter.
“Wait… what’s the actual context of that verse?”
“Where is that from?”
“What was going on there?”
It sparked curiosity.
And any game that gets teenagers asking about the context of Scripture after laughing their heads off is doing something right.
Important Note for Parents
I do want to say this clearly:
This is absolutely best for teens and adults.
We did let Lucy play — and she had a blast — but there is definitely some content-proofing that needs to happen beforehand if younger kids are involved.
Some verses, when taken out of context, sound intense, shocking, or just implies ideas that are out of their age ballpark.
That’s not a bad thing — it’s just real life and real Scripture — but it does require discernment if younger children are at the table.
Would I play it again with her? Yes.
Would I preview cards first? Also yes.
Why I Loved It So Much
Beyond the laughter — which was worth it all by itself — I loved what it represented.
In our home, faith isn’t stiff.
It isn’t fragile.
It isn’t something we tiptoe around.
We love God deeply.
We take Scripture seriously.
But we also laugh.
Joy belongs in a home rooted in faith.
And the sound of your children belly-laughing around the table? That’s holy in its own way.
This game didn’t diminish our faith.
If anything, it reminded us that the Bible is full of real humans, real emotion, real drama — and yes, sometimes phrases that sound wild when you hear them standing alone.
And that’s okay.
Because laughter and reverence are not enemies.
Final Verdict
If you love:
– Apples to Apples style games
– Big family energy
– Teen and adult game nights
– Scripture that sparks curiosity
– Laughing until you cry
This one is a winner.
We have the videos to prove it.
And one day, when the kids are grown, I’ll remember the night Anderson couldn’t even finish reading his card because he was laughing too hard.
That’s the kind of memory you don’t forget.
