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Emoji Charades: free online multiplayer game for teams

Decode the emoji before anyone else. Packs include movies, office buzzwords, sayings, and Aussie and tech themes. Type your answer in the chat: the faster you are, the more you score.

2–40 players5–10 minutesLaptop or phoneNo sign-up
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How to play

  1. The host picks the packs and how many puzzles, then shares the room link.
  2. A row of emoji appears on everyone's screen.
  3. Players type what it means in the chat. The first right answer gets a bonus.
  4. After a set number of rounds, the leaderboard shows who cracked the most.

When to use it

Works with almost any group size and needs no explaining. A good warm-up at the start of a meeting.

Facilitator tip

Answers are in English, so choose the movies pack for mixed-language teams.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Emoji Charades free?

Yes. Emoji Charades is free to play on fun-retro.com, with no account, no ads and nothing to install.

How many people can play Emoji Charades?

It works best with 2–40 players. Everyone joins from the same link or QR code.

Can we play Emoji Charades on a video call?

Yes. Share the room link in your Zoom, Teams or Google Meet chat, and everyone plays from their own browser while you talk.

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