Emotional Intelligence · Card Game

Emotionarium

Discover, name, and understand feelings — through play! A science-based card game that helps kids explore 40 everyday emotions and 40 social scenes through fun activities, role-play, and storytelling.

Ages 3–10+ 2+ Players 80 Cards 15–60 min Research-backed Classrooms & Therapy 🛡️ ASTM Certified ✅ Lead & Phthalates-Free

🚀 Shipping early May 2026

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See It in Action

Real families, real feelings, real conversations.

How It Works

Simple enough for a 3-year-old. Rich enough to keep a 10-year-old engaged.

Notice

Draw an Emotion Card or Social Scene Card. Look at the illustration together and describe what you see — the face, the body, the situation. Each card is designed to spark immediate recognition.

Name

Give the feeling a word. Emotion cards include a child-friendly definition and an "emotion family" (e.g., annoyed → irritated → angry), helping kids build a precise emotional vocabulary.

Respond

Talk about healthy ways to handle the feeling — coping strategies are printed right on the card. Repeated practice of this loop wires the brain to use these skills automatically in real life.

The Science Behind It

Every design decision in Emotionarium is grounded in child development research.

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Feelings Don't Have to Feel Overwhelming

When children can name what they feel — "I'm frustrated" instead of "I'm bad" — it's easier for them to calm down and handle tough moments. Naming a feeling reduces its intensity in the brain.

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Better Friendships and Teamwork

Understanding other people's feelings builds empathy — the ability to see the world from someone else's point of view. This leads to kinder play, stronger friendships, and fewer arguments.

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Problem-Solving Skills

Kids who can read emotions solve social problems better — they know when to ask for help, how to take turns, and how to make things right. Early emotional training builds resilience.

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Academic Benefits

Schools that teach emotions and social skills see better focus and even higher test scores. When kids feel understood and can regulate themselves, they're truly ready to learn.

What's in the Box

Contents 80 cards + rule book

Emotion Cards 40 — with definition, coping tips & emotion family

Social Scene Cards 40 — with scenario, feelings list & 3 bonus scenes

Ages 3–10+

Players 2+ players

Play Time 15–60 minutes

Best for Families, classrooms, therapy

Screen-free 100% offline

Ships Early May 2026 · USA

Safety Testing ASTM F963 certified

Lead-free ✔ Tested & confirmed

Phthalates-free ✔ Tested & confirmed

🛡️ ASTM F963 Safety Certified

✅ Lead-Free

✅ Phthalates-Free

👶 Safe for Kids Ages 3+

Play at Every Age

Three levels of difficulty — always start at Level 1 and move up as your child gets comfortable.

Ages 3–5

"First Feelings"

Simple recognition and description. Young children learn to see, describe, and name feelings through gentle one-on-one play. Variations include matching scenes to emotions, picking a card that shows how they felt today, and connecting feelings to real-life moments — even before they can read.

Ages 6–8

"Feelings & Fix-Its"

Matching emotions with actions, building empathy. Children connect feelings to their causes and explore coping strategies. Play includes acting out social scenes, Dixit-style storytelling, and discussing why people interpret situations differently — in small groups or with the family.

Ages 9+

"Feelings Challenge"

Nuanced emotions, debate, and storytelling. Older players explore subtle differences between feelings, how emotions can change over time, and why the same scene might feel different to different people. One scene can trigger many emotions — and that's the whole point.

Zones of Regulation

Every emotion in the game is color-coded using the Zones of Regulation framework — helping children quickly recognize and talk about how they feel.

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Green

Calm & Ready to Learn

Happy, focused, content, proud

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Yellow

Playful or Heightened

Excited, silly, nervous, frustrated

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Blue

Sad / Low Energy

Sad, tired, bored, lonely

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Red

Big Feelings / Out of Control

Angry, terrified, out of control

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Purple

Social / Moral Tensions

Jealous, guilty, embarrassed, greedy

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⚠️ Warning: Kids might get too good at telling you how they feel!

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