The Anger Management Card Game

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What Others Say

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“A great game for my students this year. We’ve been struggling with minor behaviors turning into major interpersonal issues and this really helped my students reflect on their anger and their response to it.”
-Alixandria G.
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“This resource helps kids reflect on anger and ways to deal with it. The game format is great and it allows you to play in different ways. I’ve used it also to complement other games. Great to start conversation on the topic.”
Sonia L.
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“All of my students love UNO, so these UNO-like card games have been a gold-mine of a find for me! The anger management deck is my go-to with many of my clients. Thank you!”
Danielle M.
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Teaching Kids Anger Management Coping Skills

Looking for a fun and effective way to teach kids and teens anger management strategies? The Anger Management Card Game is designed to help young people recognize their anger triggers, practice calming strategies, learn how to repair relationships, and strengthen self-control. This engaging game provides a safe and interactive way to build healthy coping skills when emotions run high.

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Why Teach Anger Management Skills?

Helping kids develop anger management strategies allows them to:

• Identify and understand their triggers

• Learn calming techniques to reduce intense emotions

• Practice repairing relationships after conflict

• Develop an internal locus of control

• Build resilience and emotional regulation

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Ways You Can Use The Anger Management Game

• Small groups for SEL support and coping skill practice

• Individual counseling sessions as a therapeutic assessment tool

• Fun family game night activity to promote communication

• Classroom activities for community building and behavior support

• Teletherapy and online groups with the digital version

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Two Formats Available

• Printable Card Game – Great for in-person counseling, classrooms, or family play

• Digital Google Slides™ Version – Perfect for distance learning, teletherapy, or virtual groups

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How to Play the Printable Anger Management Card Game

This shedding-style game challenges players to be the first to discard all their cards. Players match the top card in the discard pile by number, color, or symbol. If the card contains an anger management prompt, the player responds before continuing. Each player also has two Pass Tickets to skip prompts if needed.

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Action Cards That Add Fun and Challenge

• Take 3: The next player must draw three cards before their turn.

• Rotate Right / Rotate Left: All players pass their hands in the chosen direction.

• Go Again: The player immediately takes another turn.

• Free!: The player chooses a new color (or shape) and discards an extra card.

• Free + Spy!: The player peeks at another player’s hand, then chooses a new color (or shape) and discards an extra card.

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How to Play the Digital Anger Management Connect Game

• Players or teams take turns selecting a number on the board.

• Each number corresponds to an anger management prompt or coping question.

• After answering, they place a pawn over that number.

• The first to complete a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line of 4 or 5 wins.

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Why Counselors, Teachers, and Parents Love It

The Anger Management Card Game provides a structured yet playful way for kids to learn coping strategies, strengthen self-regulation, and practice making positive choices. Whether used in counseling sessions, small groups, classrooms, or at home, this game gives kids practical tools to handle anger in healthy and constructive ways.