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It's Not Just a Game!
TRUTH STATEMENTS:
(print on 8.5" x 14" paper)
1. People & Things
2. Activities & Events
Scripture References for Truth Statements
(viewed by players in numerical order):
GAME RULES (updated September 17, 2025):
Dr. Overman explains the game to 11-year-old Matthew.
Why The UNIVIEW Game was created.
the Biblical Uniview.
What does that MEAN?
Why does it MATTER?
Watch the video below:
Here's the biggest problem we're addressing:
To be read in the 8th grade, yet suitable for adults!
This book has been shaping thought since 1989.
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A FREE on-line training course for teachers, pastors and parents
The following schools and individuals provided valuable feedback when developing The UNIVIEW Game, which made the game a better one:
FIRMLY PLANTED FAMILY, Vancouver, WA
GRACE ALLIANCE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Spokane, WA
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Staunton, VA
ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, Cedar Rapids, IA
Matthew Decker
Otgonchimeg Gendensuren
John Morrison
Kathy Overman
Erik Strandness
Using "THE BIBLICAL UNIVIEWER" GPT
A customized ChatGPT program was created especially for The UNIVIEW Game, called, "THE BIBLICAL UNIVIEWER." It was created primarily for teachers/parents/grandparents/pastors to use in obtaining fitting answers to questions from a biblically-informed standpoint when playing The UNIVIEW Game, but it works whether questions are asked in the context of The UNIVIEW Game or not.
To access The Biblical Univiewer, you must FIRST open a FREE account with ChatGPT. To do this, go to www.ChatGPT.com. Then search for GPTs and upload The Biblical Univiewer.
You may scan the QR code below to get directly to The Biblical Univiewer after you have uploaded it, or you may use this link: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-685b47294e2081918f39997b78871a1d-the-biblical-univiewer
When finished posing the question, click the small checkmark to receive the answer.
All of this is illustrated below:
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If you do not get any response from the GPT check to make sure mic assess is enabled in the ChatGPT application settings and in your browser.
IMPORTANT: When you ask a question, be sure to include these words following the question: "Answer in paragraph form using 150 words or less in a smooth flowing style with short sentences and no missing words when spoken aloud. Include Scripture to support your answer."
If you do not give these specific parameters to the GPT, it may become long-winded, and may drop words when the verbal answering option is used. These commands were put into the creation of the GPT tool itself, making it a requirement for the answers, but the tool has not been consistent in applying these parameters every time. Therefore, include the specific parameters of "answer in paragraph form using 150 words or less in a smooth flowing style with short sentences and no missing words when spoken aloud. Include Scripture to support your answer" with each question that is asked. (Yes, it is a mouthful.)
If you want more in-depth answers, just increase the number of words to 200, 250 or whatever number you wish.
OpenAI sets daily usage limits for FREE users to make sure everyone gets fair access. If you're using the free version of ChatGPT, and you've used the Uniview Game Assistant GPT more than 10 times in one sitting, you may hit a "temporary usage cap." If that happens, you'll see a message like: “Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus or try again after [time].”
This means your session has been temporarily paused until the listed time.
However, 10 questions given to the GPT are usually sufficient for one game session to be completed. If you need or want to use the GPT more than 10 times in a single game, the simple solution is to switch to a different smart phone to continue using the GPT tool if one phone is put on pause.
There is no need to upgrade unless you want unlimited access on a single phone.
The Biblical Univiewer stays 100% free to use under typical game lengths and the number of sessions played.
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Becoming comfortable with the GPT tool before playing The UNIVIEW Game with kids is critical. You don’t want to be fumbling around with “the gadget” when playing the game, as this will greatly hinder the flow of the game for the kids. A positive attitude on your part toward the game is really necessary in order for the kids to fully enjoy it.
To this end, some practice using the GPT tool before playing the game with kids may be needed.
Below are some photos with comments/recommendations regarding installing the GPT on your phone. Bear in mind, however, that these photos are from an Android phone and things may not look the same on an iPhone. Also, not all Android phones are alike, so this can make things even more challenging!
On your phone, install the ChatGPT app. (Go to “Play Store” to search for this app if you have an Android phone, or to The App Store if you have an iPhone.)
After installing the ChatGPT app on your phone, place the app icon on your phone screen for quick and easy access. (If you are unsure how to do this, get some technical assistance from a friend who understands these things.)
NOW you know you are using The Biblical Univiewer and not just the “regular” ChatGPT program.
You must be in The Biblical Univiewer GPT to get biblically-informed input to your questions.