Receive a Secret Role
Each player privately checks a Role card. Deceivers know one another; everyone else begins with limited information.
A CHRISTIAN SOCIAL DEDUCTION CARD GAME
Light
& Mist
Deceivers have entered the city church. The Watchers must test every clue, preserve unity, and complete three missions before suspicion overwhelms the fellowship.
6-12 playersplus one Host
30-45 minutesone complete game
Ages 10+youth and adults
LEARN IN THREE MINUTES
Quick Start
Use limited information to discern truth, protect unity, and complete your shared missions.
Send a Mission Team
The Leader nominates a team and everyone votes. Selected players secretly submit Faithful or Sabotage cards.
Test Every Clue
Night roles use their abilities. During the day, discuss the evidence. The first side to claim three missions wins.
HIDDEN IDENTITIES
Meet the Roles
Begin with the basic roles. Add neutral characters and advanced abilities after your group learns the core game.
WATCHERS
Pastor
Protect one player each night from one negative night effect. You may not protect the same player on consecutive nights.
WATCHERS
Watchman
Investigate one player each night. The Host answers “Safe” or “Suspicious.” The Disguiser appears safe the first time.
WATCHERS
Intercessor
Once per game, after a mission result is revealed, require the same team to submit mission cards again.
WATCHERS
Encourager
Give one Faith token to a player each night. Tokens are public, but they do not prove allegiance.
WATCHERS
Faithful Believer
You have no night ability. Use discussion, voting, and mission records to identify the Deceivers.
DECEIVERS
False Teacher
Choose one player each night. If that player is investigated tonight, the Host gives the opposite result.
DECEIVERS
Sower of Division
Twice per game, after a team vote, secretly reduce Unity by 1.
DECEIVERS
Disguiser
The first time the Watchman investigates you, you appear Safe. Later investigations show Suspicious.
NEUTRAL
Seeker
If you hold two Faith tokens when the game ends, you win with the Watchers. Otherwise, you lose alone.
ADVANCED NEUTRAL
Doubter
Before Round 3 ends, publicly identify one Deceiver. If correct, win alone. If wrong, lose your next vote.
ABOUT EIGHT MINUTES PER ROUND
How a Round Works
Secret Actions
The Host wakes the Deceivers, Pastor, False Teacher, Watchman, and Encourager in order.
Nominate
The Leader nominates players. Everyone openly votes to accept or reject the team.
Play Secretly
Watchers must play Faithful. Deceivers may play either card. Shuffle before revealing.
Test the Clues
Discuss for up to three minutes. Never reveal who played an individual mission card.
Mission Resolution
- Team size: 2 players for 6-7; 3 for 8-10; 4 for 11-12.
- Each selected player secretly submits one Mission card.
- One Sabotage normally causes failure.
- In Round 4 with 10+ players, two Sabotage cards are required.
- Record only success or failure.
Unity & Victory
Begin at 6 Unity. At 0, the Deceivers immediately win.
- Watchers win with 3 successful missions.
- Deceivers win with 3 failed missions.
- Scripture cards may restore Unity, up to 6.
- After five rounds, fewer than 3 successes means the Deceivers win.
FOR THE GAME LEADER
Host Guide
The Host keeps time, collects cards, announces results, and protects hidden information.
Before You Begin
“Night falls and the city grows quiet. Everyone, close your eyes.”
“Deceivers, open your eyes and identify one another… close your eyes.”
“Pastor, choose one player to protect… Watchman, choose one player to investigate.”
“Morning has come. The Leader will now nominate a mission team.”
Resolution order: Protection → Interference → Investigation → Faith token. Never hint through tone of voice.
FOR CHURCH GROUPS
Questions & Boundaries
Does the game encourage lying?
All concealment belongs only to mutually agreed fictional role-play. Reveal every role and debrief after the game. Do not carry suspicion into real relationships.
Why is there no killing or execution?
Quiet Review temporarily pauses one ability while players continue observing and discussing. This better fits the faith-centered theme and younger groups.
How should Scripture cards be used?
Add them after everyone understands the core rules. They pair real Scripture with game situations; Scripture is never presented as magic.
Can children play?
For ages 10-12, remove the False Teacher and neutral roles, use 6-8 players, and choose an adult Host.
How can we debrief?
Ask what built or damaged trust, and how a church can test teaching while preserving love and unity.
CHOOSE YOUR EDITION
Bring Light & Mist to your table
Choose a printable download or a professionally produced physical game.
Print-and-Play PDF
Choose either the English or Traditional Chinese edition. Each version includes role cards, Scripture cards, tokens, the game board, and quick rules.
US$9.99
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