If there is one movie that has completely changed how parents talk to their kids about feelings, it’s Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out. Whether you are a fan of the original or you’ve just seen Inside Out 2 with the new emotions like Anxiety and Ennui, we all know that navigating those “core memories” can be a wild ride.

But let’s be honest—sometimes getting kids to open up about their day or their feelings is like pulling teeth. That is, unless you add candy.

This Inside Out Candy Game is one of my absolute favorite printable activities on the blog. It’s essentially a Disney-themed version of “Truth or Dare,” perfect for family game nights, road trips to Disneyland, or even a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activity for classrooms.

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Inside Out Party Game: Free Printable Emotions & Candy Activity

Here is how to turn a bag of Skittles into a night of family connection (and sugar).

Why This Disney-Pixar Card Game Works

Unlike complicated board games with a million pieces, this game is simple. It uses color-coded candy to trigger questions based on the characters: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear.

  • Joy cards ask silly, happy questions.

  • Fear cards might ask about spooky things or dares.

  • Anger cards let kids vent about pet peeves.

It’s a sneaky way to get your family to “get to know each other from the inside out” without it feeling like a therapy session.

Supplies You’ll Need

  • The Free Printable Cards: (Link at the bottom of this post)

  • White Cardstock: I highly recommend printing on cardstock so you can’t see the questions through the back of the paper.

  • Skittles: You need a “Standard” bag (for Red, Green, Purple, Yellow) and a “Wild Berry” or “Tropical” bag if you want to match Blue (Sadness). Tip: If you can’t find blue Skittles, blue M&Ms work perfectly!

  • Scissors: To cut out the cards.

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How to Play the Inside Out Emotions Game

Follow these simple steps for the best gameplay experience.

  1. Prep the Deck: Print the cards double-sided (instructions below) and cut them out. Shuffle them and place them in piles on the table, sorted by character/color.

  2. The “Blind” Draw: Pour all the Skittles into a bowl. Have the first player close their eyes and pick one candy.

  3. Match the Emotion: Open your eyes! The color of the candy tells you which card to draw:

    • ? Red = Anger

    • ? Yellow = Joy

    • ? Green = Disgust

    • ? Purple = Fear

    • ? Blue = Sadness

  4. Truth or Dare: Read the card aloud. It might be a question (“What is your happiest memory?”) or a silly action (“Act like a monkey”).

  5. ** The Reward:** If the player completes the card, they get to eat the Skittle! If not, the Skittle goes back in the bowl (or into Mom’s stash).

The Wild Card: If you find a pink Skittle (or a unique flavor), treat it as a WILD. The player can choose any emotion card they want.

How to Update This for “Inside Out 2”

Since the release of the sequel, we have a whole new set of emotions! Even though the printable cards feature the original five, you can easily “hack” the game to include Anxiety, Ennui, Embarrassment, and Envy.

Here is how to play the “Sequel Version”:

  • ? Orange (Anxiety): Use an orange Skittle.
    Rule: The player has to answer a rapid-fire question in under 5 seconds!

  • ? Pink (Embarrassment): Use a pink Skittle (from the Wild Berry bag).
    Rule: The player has to share a “funny embarrassing moment” or make a silly face for 10 seconds.

  • ? Teal/Indigo (Ennui): Use a dark blue or purple Skittle.
    Rule: The player has to act out the card without standing up or looking interested (dramatic teen sighs encouraged!).

Using This for Therapy or Classrooms (SEL)

I have heard from so many teachers and counselors who use this printable for Social Emotional Learning.

If you are using this in a professional setting, you can skip the candy. Instead, use colored counters or simply roll a colored dice. The questions on these cards are fantastic icebreakers. They help children identify that all emotions—even Anger and Sadness—are normal and necessary parts of life.

Printing Instructions

To get the cards to look like professional playing cards:

  1. Open the PDF file linked below.

  2. Select “Double Sided” or “Two-Sided” in your printer settings.

  3. Crucial: If your printer doesn’t do auto-duplexing, print all the “Front” pages first. Then, flip the stack over and feed it back through to print the “Back” pages.

  4. Laminating the cards will make them last through sticky candy fingers!

Download the Inside Out Game Here

Ready to play? Click the links below to download the full set of cards.

Each emotion in this Inside Out game for families has a set of cards with associated questions to go on the back.

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