A two-team showdown. Fast, loud, and fun — but every round is really asking one thing: is this response peace… or poison? Because God calls you to honor parents, love friends, respect authority, and treat others the way you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12).
"Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them." — Matthew 7:12 · "Live peaceably with all." — Romans 12:18
Great game — but here's the truth behind it: poison spreads fast; peace takes courage. The real win isn't the scoreboard — it's learning to treat others the way you want to be treated — starting today.
How to Play — "Peace or Poison?"
🎯 The goal: Two teams compete to score the most points across 4 quick rounds. It plays like a fun trivia showdown — but every answer is quietly teaching one truth: getting along means choosing peace over poison in every relationship God names.
1 · Set up your teams
Split the room into two teams (left side vs. right side works great).
To rename a team, just tap its name on the scoreboard and type. (Defaults: TEAM PEACE / TEAM PEOPLE.)
Both scores start at 0.
2 · How each question works
Read the card out loud to the room.
Give teams a few seconds to talk it over and answer (shout it, or raise a hand — your call).
Tap "Reveal Answer." Read the answer and the short "why" underneath — that "why" line is the whole lesson, so don't skip it.
Award points using the buttons under each team (see scoring below).
Tap "Next ▸" to move on.
3 · Scoring — keep it this simple
+1Right answer in Rounds 1, 2 & 3. One correct answer = one point.
+2Round 4 (Lightning) — it's double points, so a correct answer is worth two. Also use +2 in Round 3 if a team gives an answer that really nails it.
−1Oops button. Only if you need it — to correct a scoring mistake, or take a point for goofing off / blurting out of turn. You'll rarely use it.
In short: right = +1, Lightning = +2, and Round 3 you can give +2 for a standout answer. That's the whole system.
4 · Whose turn is it? (keeps it fair)
Rounds 1, 2 & 4:Alternate — Team A gets the first card, Team B the next, back and forth. If a team misses, the other team can "steal" for the point. This keeps both teams listening.
Round 3 (scenarios):Both teams answer the same card. Let one team answer and score them, then the other — nobody gets locked out of the deep questions.
The 4 rounds (and what each is secretly teaching)
Round 1 — Peace or Poison? Sort each response: God's peace habit or toxic poison? Teaches Matthew 7:12 and the six relationship zones.
Round 2 — What Does God Say? Name the verse, person, or principle for parents, friends, church, authority, and neighbors.
Round 3 — What Would You Do? Real-life friction with no single right answer — you judge the best thinking. This is the deep one.
Round 4 — Lightning (double points). Fast finish that drills the Golden Rule and key verses. First team to shout it right wins the points.
6 · Host tips
⏱ Optional timer: On the home screen you can set a countdown per question (15–45s) to add pressure and fun. When it's on, it auto-starts the moment each question appears — it ticks the last 5 seconds and buzzes when time's up. Tap ↺ Restart (or press T) to give a team more time. Tip: if you don't want a clock on Round 3's discussion questions, just ignore it or mute the sound.
🔊 Sound: Fun sound effects play for points, reveals, and time-up. Toggle them on/off anytime with the SOUND button (top-right). Works with no internet.
⌂ Home: The HOME button (top-left) takes you back to the start screen and resets scores — it asks first, so you won't reset by accident.