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Anger Defuser: The Fun Anger Control Game for Kids and Teens

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Description:

  • New updated version 2.0! Now includes a Quick & Easy gameplay, be up and playing in minutes!
  • Includes both kids and teens card decks, making Anger Defuser very versatile
  • Players learn various coping skills to combat anger while trying to solve the mystery
  • Exciting gameplay inspired by the classic board game Clue®
  • Anger Defuser is the therapeutic game kids and teens want to play again and again

Somebody defused explosive anger! But which character was it? And where? What coping skill was used? Players play the role of a detective, searching for clues to the mystery. Finding answers to the who, how, and where, all while learning important coping skills and techniques to control anger.

Sample cards:

  • Kids:  "Take a few slow deep breaths through your nose and out your mouth. How can deep breathing reduce angry outbursts?"
  • Kids:  "What does it mean to be in charge of your feelings?"
  • Teens:  "Celebrities sometimes get bad press for getting angry or in fights in public. Should they try to control their anger better? Why or why not?"
  • Teens:  "Sometimes people respond in anger when they are really sad or worried. Why?"

Additional Product Info

Topics: Anger
Recommended ages: Ages 8 through 18
Grade level: Grades 3 through 12
Players: 2 - 6
Printed in: China
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It's easy to avoid the bombs
by MA Wentling
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June 22 2017
I like that this game uses deductive thinking to solve the game. It's easy to avoid the bombs, therefore not answering question cards which have great tips for reducing anger. Hence the 3 star rating as learning opportunities are lost. I've changed the game so a player draws and responds to a card with every turn and if they land on a bomb they draw and respond to 2 cards.

Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you’ve found the anger management tips on the cards to be useful. The number of question (bomb) spots was carefully tuned to keep gameplay brisk and exciting while still offering ample opportunity to discuss anger control throughout the course of the game. There is an incentive built into the gameplay to encourage clients to land on more question spaces (the person gets to go again). Both of these options should give insight into the player and their willingness to talk and strategize.



In the manual are some variations in game play, including variations for more question cards to be played in a game. Please be sure and check out the tips and alternative game suggestions included in the instructions.

-Play Therapy Supply
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My clients really enjoy this game. It is interesting and the...
by Carolyn Knarr
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December 13 2018
My clients really enjoy this game. It is interesting and the questions are straight-forward but good.
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I love that this game has different versions, and you can choose...
by Ashley Wilson-Dixon, ASW
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March 16 2020
I love that this game has different versions, and you can choose quickplay or longer versions. TBH when you first open the game it can look overwhelming because there are so many pieces but it makes sense quickly and th directions are easy to read. All of my clients love this game, even their parents. I've done this in family sessions as well and it's really a converstion starter.
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I am a LCSW a I use this game as a way to get kids to open up. They...
by Jessicalegrande
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April 13 2022
I am a LCSW a I use this game as a way to get kids to open up. They have enjoyed playing the game and one child shared "this doesn't feel like therapy!" 10/10 would recommend for play therapist.
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Great!
by RLT
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January 4 2018
great! Kids and teens both seem to like it.
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This game if fantastic! i played it with a couple of my clients and...
by LIsa Davison
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September 23 2019
This game if fantastic! i played it with a couple of my clients and they really enjoyed it. They thought it was a fun way to learn about controlling their anger.
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Card questions are helpful and relevant. I would add that it can be...
by Life Tree
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April 28 2020
Card questions are helpful and relevant. I would add that it can be helpful for kids to talk about what they learned from different situations.
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My clients love it and its a great conversation starter.
by Laurel
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December 1 2021
My clients love it and its a great conversation starter.
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I am looking forward to using this game. I have a lot of kiddos that...
by Elisabeth Butts
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December 15 2021
I am looking forward to using this game. I have a lot of kiddos that have anger problems and this looks like it was be a fun game.
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Plays like Clue. Good anger scenario cards, older elementary and...
by Mrs.G, LPC, ICST
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December 27 2021
Plays like Clue. Good anger scenario cards, older elementary and middle schoolers enjoy this. Have used in family sessions as well. I’ve played the original and purchased the “updated” version for new office, and did not notice much difference. Be prepared to talk about how “assertiveness” can help with defusing.
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Best game ever to cope with anger and knowing how anger affects life...
by Otto Sievens
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April 6 2022
Best game ever to cope with anger and knowing how anger affects life when you lose control of it.
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Just like clue! Fun to play and teaches clients important things...
by Josh
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January 29 2025
Just like clue! Fun to play and teaches clients important things about anger control and frustration tolerance.
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Well, I bought this game after I borrowed the Thinking, Feeling,...
by Kris Karwowski
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June 17 2025
Well, I bought this game after I borrowed the Thinking, Feeling, Doing game which I love. I’ve only played this game one time so far and we didn’t follow the directions. It was ok. The reason I say ok is bc it’s a bit redundant. So, it’s not easy for 10 & 11 year olds to admit to having anger issues. And the questions are in your face type. Maybe it’ll be rated higher once I figure out how to play the actual game. But, based on the questions, I give it a 2 out of five stars.
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my client's love this game.
by grace carder
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June 17 2025
my client's love this game.
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