Logos: The Orthodox Word Game
by Basil Dannebohm (Feb. ’02)
For years now, the young and old alike have enjoyed playing the popular game Taboo. NOW, Orthodox Christians will have a game similar to the hit. The game is called LOGOS and it seems to be sweeping the Orthodox world by storm!
Rev. Michael Shanbour and the youth of Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Topeka have been working hard for the past few months designing cards, ordering supplies, packaging, and even shrink wrapping. The end result? They cooked up a game that is sure to be a treat for all ages.
LOGOS is played much like Taboo, with each player receiving a card with a "keyword" on it. Along with that keyword are a series of "hush words," words that would easily give away the answer. The player has to give clues not mentioned on the card that would allow his or her team members to guess the word in the allotted time. To insure an honest Orthodox game, a member of the other team watches over the shoulders of the "clue-givers" shoulder to make certain that the "hush words" are not muttered. If the words are mentioned, that particular card is pitched and no points are given.
The only catch is that the words used in the game have some connection to our Orthodox Faith. The words may be Old Testament character names, Saints, Church customs, or one of thousands of other "key" Orthodox terms. You never know what you will get when you play LOGOS.
Not only is LOGOS a fun, fast paced word game, but it’s an excellent way to brush up on your Orthodox terminology! Fr. Michael has already received hundreds of orders for this up and coming game.
If you would like more information on ordering LOGOS for yourself, the price is $24.95 each.
To order by email, send all inquiries to LOGOSGAME@aol.com. Specify the quantity of games needed and the shipping address.
To order by mail, send checks (payable to “Kids TLC”) to:
Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church 2516 SW Huntoon Ave. Topeka, KS 66604.
For phone inquiries, just dial 785-354- 7718. The next time you have a group of your friends over, suggest playing LOGOS. It's sure to be a hit!
