Feelinks

Feelinks is an exciting emotions game. When you start, imagine this: your child tells you they have prophetic dreams. How would you feel? Sad, excited, scared, or happy? And what about your partner? Here's how to play: First, pick a card and read a situation. Then, choose the emotion that fits your feelings and bet on your partner's emotions. Next, show your choices, move a step on the emotion track, and switch partners. Depending on the number of players, if you play a set number of rounds, the player who reaches the farthest square on the scoring track wins. If you don't count rounds, the first to reach the last square on the emotion track ends the game. Originally named 'Feelings', this game won a project call by the city of Poitiers in the fight against discrimination. It aims to create an easy - to - play game around discrimination situations. Designer Jean - Louis Roubira also developed the well - known Dixit language workshops for at - risk youth. In this game, 50 cards present 150 real - life situations, like waking up in a body of a different ethnicity or the Minister of Justice being caught smoking cannabis. Players must express their feelings and guess others', which helps break down preconceptions and encourages debate.

How to use: Start by shuffling the 50 cards. Each player takes turns picking a card and reading the situation on it. Decide how you feel about that situation and also make a guess about how your partner will feel. Show your choices at the same time and move on the emotion track. Then, it's the next player's turn. Keep playing either for a set number of rounds or until someone reaches the end of the emotion track. Note: Make sure to be honest about your feelings. It's okay if your guesses are wrong, as the goal is to understand different perspectives. There's no right or wrong feeling here. Maintenance: Keep the cards in a dry and cool place. If they get dirty, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Enjoy playing and exploring different emotions with your friends and family!