WHAT THE FRIENDS SAY
Read what the friends from around the world have to say about us
Hey David, finally got to have a proper game of Gem Diggers tonight. You've done an excellent job - well done! We had a great time. It's amazing how much bible knowledge we as Witnesses have! Hope you're working on an expansion pack :)
Chas - Cape Town
I'm a Gem Digger and proud of it! Haha this game is simply fantastic! Thanks so much for the idea and effort to create it! Perfect fun for the whole family - get your copy now if you don't already have one :)
Concha - Pretoria
Oh man this game is awesome! It totally rocks! What an awesome way to learn about Jehovah and have fun at the same time!
Kerrigan - United States
What a fantastic game you have created! I'm so proud of you! Truly a gift from Jehovah!
Brittany - Switzerland
We laughed so much when doing the "Action" cards!! We will send video footage but just wanted to let you know we are so grateful to brothers like you for taking the time to make this game. Family worship evenings will never be the same again! Thank you!
Debora - Portugal
Hi David. Congratulations on developing a really excellent board game. I enjoyed playing it and really like the way it stimulates the players to think about spiritual matters in a fun way. Well done!
Mark - Cape Town
We played the game over the weekend and had such a laugh. And so many interesting facts that prompted further research - thank you my brother for this wonderful gift!
Chris - Cape Town
We received our game yesterday and can't get over how beautifully made it is!! The quality of the materials used is outstanding!! It has definitely been worth the wait - we really appreciate it!!
Heather - United Kingdom
Good morning David, just want to say thank you for the wonderful boardgame you have created. We played it a number of times with our brothers and sisters here in Knysna. I really appreciate your work and research, we have also enjoyed doing additional research because of the game - such a great, fun way to learn about Jehovah!
Joanne - Knysna
Hi David, hope you're well? Just wanted to let you know the game is HUGE hit! We've just had our Circuit Visit and played it at a gathering with many, many laughs!! I've had a request from my cong to get another 2 board games. Thanks again!
Marisa - Johannesburg
About
The idea for Gem Diggers originated when a group of friends got together for a Group Family Worship project and decided to create a boardgame based on Bible Knowledge / Trivia. We designed the board, had it printed but left the squares blank, with the idea being for the more artistic among us to colour these in on the day with various images associated with the Organization.
Each person would write down 10 ‘clues’ which were words or phrases from the bible, publications or other Organizational material. We divided into teams, and each team was represented on the board by a hand-made clay polymer ‘token’ (miniature objects / artefacts). One person in each team would try to describe these words / phrases without saying the actual words, while the others would try and guess. The teams would advance around the board based on the amount of described clues correctly guessed.
We had so much fun with this game that a few of the friends suggested I create a 'proper, professional' version for friends around the world to play. Using my background in design and web development, I created the game you are reading about now. It has evolved slightly since its genesis, but the object has ever been the same: To provide all those who love Jehovah with a fun, interactive and engaging way to 'enhance your store of spiritual gems!'
Please Note: All clues have been meticulously researched!
I received the game this morning, and I must thank you and all who had a part for the hard work put into creating it! It looks fantastic, really looking forward to enjoying some time with family and friends playing it. Excellent quality. Thank you so much for the hard work put into creating it!
Aaron - Scotland