Underground Church 2.0

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Inspired by the realities of the persecuted church around the world, Underground Church 2.0 transforms your church building, camp property, or retreat center into a high-stakes mission of faith, courage, and strategy. Students will hide from roaming guards, smuggle Bibles, rescue imprisoned teammates, and secretly gather for worship, all while racing against the clock.


This is the classic youth group favorite (sometimes known as “Romans vs. Christians”), completely rebuilt with enhanced roles, clearer structure, and strategic depth that makes every round fresh and unforgettable.

What makes Underground Church 2.0 different from the original?
This isn’t a chaotic free-for-all. It’s a carefully designed, role-based strategy game where every student matters. It meshes all the best parts of the original game with the sensibilities of a modern party game.


At the beginning of each game, players receive a unique role card that gives them special abilities. Some bribe Guards. Some stop arrests. Some negotiate releases. Some smuggle Bibles. Every role serves the mission… all while being simple enough for a 6th grader to understand quickly.

Players Must:
• Avoid Guards patrolling the grounds
• Find hidden “Bibles” (glow sticks, hymnals, tennis balls, etc.)
• Locate their teammates
• Protect their Pastor
• Gather secretly at their assigned church location
• Rescue imprisoned 
• Strategize under pressure

Rounds typically last 20–40 minutes, making it perfect for youth nights, retreats, camps, or special events.

Designed for Youth Ministries of All Sizes
Whether you have 15 students or 100+, Underground Church 2.0 is built to scale.

Up to 6 team files are included. Each team supports up to 20 players. However, you can easily combine sets for larger groups.

Strategic Role System
Some example roles include:
Pastor – Must be present for victory
Negotiator – Bribes Guards to reclaim Bibles
Intercessor – Stops arrests
Diplomat – Trades Bibles to free teammates from jail

More than just a game:
Underground Church 2.0 opens the door for powerful conversations about:
The persecuted church around the world
The value of Scripture
Courage under pressure
Unity in the body of Christ
What it really costs to follow Jesus
And so much more.

This Resource Includes:

• Detailed Game/Event Guide (Word file)
• Quick Reference Guide for Volunteers (Word file)
• Thematic instruction video (mp4 file)
• Instruction slides (jpeg & pptx files)
• Printable cards for 6 teams and 100+ players (pdf file)