Beginners (6-7 years old): Simplifying the game can make it more engaging and accessible. Instead of using written emotions and situations, they can rely on picture-based cards, where they match illustrated facial expressions with simple scenarios. If they struggle to verbalize an emotion, they can act it out instead, allowing them to experience feelings through movement and imitation rather than through complex explanations. This version keeps the game fun while still fostering emotional recognition.

Advanced learners (8-9 years old): The game can introduce more nuanced emotions beyond basic ones like happiness or sadness. Emotions such as embarrassment, gratitude, or frustration can be added, encouraging children to think more deeply about social interactions and different emotional responses. At this stage, discussions can go beyond just recognizing emotions, prompting players to reflect on how people regulate or manage them in different situations.

Experts (9–10 years old): The game can become even more analytical and thought-provoking. Players can be asked to not only match an emotion with a situation but also to offer two different perspectives—one from the person experiencing the emotion and another from an observer or a helper. This allows them to consider multiple viewpoints and engage in perspective-taking at a deeper level. They can also discuss real-life experiences that relate to the emotion they matched, strengthening their ability to connect personal experiences with broader emotional understanding.