Frequently Asked Questions
Trinitas: The Catholic Trading Card Game
Do I need to be Catholic to play or understand the game?
No. Trinitas is open to everyone. While the game draws upon the apostolic traditions of the Catholic Church, it is designed to be educational, engaging, and enjoyable for players of all backgrounds. Our mission is to share the teachings and traditions passed down from Jesus Christ through an interactive and entertaining experience.
What do I need to start playing?
To play, you’ll need:
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A Trinitas Deck containing at least 100 cards (50 Trinitas + 50 Blessings)
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An Adversarius Deck of 100 cards
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Dice and a notepad to record point values
For complete setup and gameplay instructions, see our “How to Play” guide.
How many people can play?
Up to four players can play at once — typically three Trinitas players versus one Adversarius player.
(Each player must have the minimum required cards to participate.)
Are the cards blessed?
No. We do not sell blessed items.
You may choose to have your cards blessed after purchase; however, never resell blessed items, as selling sacred objects is considered the sin of Simony.
Why is the game recommended for ages 13 and up?
Some cards feature artistic depictions of biblical or historical scenes involving blood, injury, or acts of violence, as well as implied mature themes.
Additionally, basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) are required.
Parents are encouraged to use discretion in determining whether the game is appropriate for their children.
Does a Saint’s higher ATK or DEF value mean they are more important in real life?
No. Card values are for gameplay only and do not reflect the actual holiness or importance of the saint, angel, or figure represented.
If a card is discarded by the Adversarius, does that mean evil has defeated good?
Not at all. The game symbolizes your spiritual battle against evil.
When a holy card is discarded, it represents a temporary loss of connection—similar to how sin can weaken our relationship with God.
Evil can never truly defeat good. Trinitas challenges players to rely on grace, faith, and perseverance to overcome adversity.
Gameplay Questions
What’s the difference between “ATK/DEF Increase” and “ATK/DEF Value Increase”?
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ATK/DEF Increase: A temporary boost lasting for one turn.
- ATK/DEF Value Increase: A permanent change that lasts for the entire game.
If an Intercessor’s special ability says “ONE TIME USE,” does that mean once per turn?
No. “One Time Use” means the ability can be used only once for as long as that Intercessor remains active.
If an Enemy’s ATK exceeds a Martyr’s DEF, do the remaining points carry over?
Yes. The remaining ATK points transfer to another active Martyr of your choice.
If no Martyrs remain active, those points are subtracted from your Grace Points.
(If the Adversarius is a player, they choose which Martyr receives the excess damage.)
If an Intercessor is discarded, do its attached Blessings return to my hand?
No. All attached Blessings are permanently linked to their Intercessor.
If the Intercessor is discarded, its Blessings are discarded as well—unless the card’s special ability states otherwise.
Can I attach Blessings to a teammate’s active Intercessor?
Yes. During your turn, you may offer teammates Blessings, Martyrs, Intercessors, or Enhancements to assist them.
However, you may only share cards during your turn.
Can Trinitas players use duplicate cards?
No, except for Blessing cards, which may be duplicated within a deck.
Can the Adversarius use only Enemy cards?
No. The Adversarius deck must maintain about a 1/3 balance among Vice, Sin, and Enemy cards.
Is there a limit to how many Blessings I can include in my deck?
Yes. Each playable deck may contain no more than 10 Universal Blessings.
If I give a teammate one of my cards and it’s discarded, whose discard pile does it go to?
It returns to your discard pile, since the card belongs to you.
However, if your teammate attached their own Blessings to that card, those Blessings go to their discard pile.