# Emotional Processing Board Games The EMO+ Board Game Helps Understand Deeper Emotions By Amy Duong | Published 2025-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/07/02/emo-is-a-board-game-to-help-understand-process-emotions/)  Jeni Huang is the designer behind the EMO+ board game, which is designed to take an [emotional expression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat) and translate that to a playful and interactive experience. It is a tool catered for adults on the autism spectrum with the focus of interpreting and expressing emotions without having the social pressures. The EMO+ game gently bridges the notion of understanding on a deeper level. Visually, it is appealing as it features components such as a [tactile figure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solobo-emotion-friends), soft pastel tones on the cards, and a rainbow-toned game board. This evokes a dreamy and whimsical design that acts more like a work of art than just a clinical tool. To progress one step at a time, players are started with [prompt cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-swings-decks) with 'real life situations.' Image Credit: Jeni Huang ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 45% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Inclusive Board Games:** Games designed to aid emotional comprehension among neurodiverse individuals pave the way for more inclusive gaming experiences. - **Playful Emotional Expression:** Utilizing play as a means for exploring complex emotions offers a novel method for emotional education and therapy. - **Artistic Game Design:** The integration of artful aesthetics in game design enhances engagement and transforms therapeutic tools into visually appealing experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Therapeutic Board Games:** Board games as therapeutic tools expand their scope in delivering mental health support through engaging and interactive play. - **Neurodiversity Support Products:** Products aimed at supporting neurodiverse individuals create opportunities for personalized tools that cater to specific emotional and social needs. - **Art and Design in Therapy:** Incorporating artistic elements into therapeutic products offers new possibilities for combining aesthetics with functionality in mental health care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotional Teaching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icalm-tantrum-resolution-game.md) - [Mental Health Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindscape.md) - [Emotional Concept Conversation Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-biggies.md) - [Expressive Gaming Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-campaigns.md) - [Emotional Development Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-blocks-wooden-blocks.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapeutic-games.md) - [Psychology Skill Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-like-a-shrink.md) - [Emotional Intelligence Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parrot-emotions.md)