Emoji Pictionary
Type what the emoji means — 60 seconds!
40 emoji clues · Type the answer · 60 seconds on the clock
About Emoji Pictionary
Emoji Pictionary gives you a text clue describing a word, phrase, film, or concept, and you have to figure out which single emoji best represents it — then type that emoji. With 40 clues per game and a 60-second overall timer, it blends vocabulary knowledge with emoji literacy in a way that is both challenging and laugh-out-loud fun. It is an excellent solo challenge or a great way to settle debates about what an emoji "really means".
How to Play
- 1Press Start to begin your 60-second game.
- 2A text clue appears on screen describing something the emoji should represent.
- 3Type the emoji character into the answer field — use your device's emoji keyboard or copy-paste.
- 4Press Enter or Submit to check your answer.
- 5A correct match scores a point and the next clue loads immediately.
- 6Work through as many of the 40 clues as possible before the timer runs out.
Tips & Tricks
- ✓Read the clue for multiple possible interpretations — "fire" could mean 🔥, but the clue might be describing enthusiasm, a campfire, or a chef's hot dish.
- ✓Think about the most iconic or universally recognised emoji for a concept rather than an obscure variation.
- ✓Use your device's built-in emoji search (available on most keyboards) to quickly look up emoji by keyword rather than scrolling through categories.
- ✓If you are unsure, submit a guess anyway — wrong answers carry no penalty and a quick attempt is faster than agonising over it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I input an emoji on desktop?
On Windows, press Win + . (period) to open the emoji picker. On macOS, press Cmd + Ctrl + Space. You can also copy an emoji from any website and paste it into the field.
Are there multiple correct answers for some clues?
Some clues accept a small set of equivalent emoji — for example, a clue about "fire" might accept both 🔥 and 🕯️ depending on the context. The exact accepted answers are shown after each question.
How are the 40 clues selected?
The 40 clues are drawn from a larger pool and randomised each game, so replaying gives you a different set to work through.