# Emoticon Trivia Games Emoji Charades Has Players Use Digital Characters to Describe Answers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-11-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-charades References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/emoji-charades) & [gamecakestudios](https://www.gamecakestudios.com/emoji-charades) Emojis have become a quintessential part of digital culture, so Emoji Charades looks to incorporate them into a fun, interactive game that's suitable for players of all ages to play. The [trivia party game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scano-games) works by having players utilize their smartphones as the controllers and connecting them to their [Chromecast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stadia-phone-link) or [Apple TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofabaton-u3). This will allow players to provide clues to the answer by tapping away on the screen rather than having to act things out or deal with video game console controllers. The Emoji Charades game can also be played by users when they're out of the house and away from the TV by using two smartphones. This allows it to be played in a variety of different ways while also supporting the use of tablets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emoticon-based Party Games:** Combining the popularity of emojis with party games opens up opportunities for creating new and engaging social experiences. - **Smartphone-controller Games:** Games that utilize smartphones as controllers can provide a more intuitive and accessible gameplay experience. - **Multi-device Gameplay:** Allowing for games to be played across multiple devices and platforms can broaden the player base and increase accessibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** New and engaging party games that don't require complex controllers or devices could disrupt the traditional party game market. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating emojis into party games creates a new way for people to interact with their favorite digital characters and could lead to new avenues for content creation. - **Technology:** Utilizing smartphones and other devices as controllers for games could lead to the creation of new and innovative tech products that enhance the overall gameplay experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emoji-Deciphering Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-riddle-challenge.md) - [Emoji Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quiz-blitz.md) - [Interactive Emoji Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-game.md) - [Movie Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojie.md) - [Custom AI Charades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-ai-charades.md) - [Screen-Time Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipology.md) - [Interactive Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-it.md) - [Competitive Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trivia-tiles.md) - [Family Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirfam.md)