# Emoji-Only Communication Toys The SEGA Emojam Lets Users Send 1,100 Emoji Characters to Friends By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-11-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-emojam References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2024/11/08/sega-emojam-emoji-pager-for-kids-is-a-quirky-clash-of-past-and-present-cultures/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sega-emojam-emoji-pager-for-kids-is-a-quirky-clash-of-past-and-present-cultures) & [segatoys.co.jp](https://www.segatoys.co.jp/emojam/)  The [SEGA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-mini-city-v) Emojam is a communication toy for kids engineered with a pager-inspired user experience in mind to provide them with a fun, interactive way to chat with their friends. The device works by offering access to [1,100 emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-emoji-finder) that can be used to type out messages with up to 10 characters, which are then sent to friends via a WiFi connection. The device enables users to have 100 people on their friends list to chat with, while also enabling group chats with up to five people. The SEGA Emojam is headed to Japan starting December 10, 2024 where shoppers can pick it up for 7,150 yen. The device comes in a variety of color options to give it a [digital pet-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emoji-only Communication Devices:** Devices like the SEGA Emojam leverage the ubiquitous nature of emojis to create a simplified and engaging communication experience for young users. - **Pager-inspired Kid Tech:** Inspired by nostalgic technology, these devices integrate modern features like WiFi to provide a unique and novel user experience for children. - **Group Chat Toys:** Innovative communication toys now offer group chat capabilities, expanding social interaction among children in a controlled, digital environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy industry is evolving with high-tech, interactive devices that prioritize both entertainment and communication for kids. - **Telecommunications:** The rise of playful communication devices for children opens new market opportunities within the telecommunications sector. - **Consumer Electronics:** As tech-infused toys gain popularity, the consumer electronics industry sees a fusion of traditional play and advanced communication technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emoji Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedmoji.md) - [Phone-Style Counting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-count-emoji-phone.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Emoji Asset Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-saga.md) - [Social Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinko.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [Virtual Pet Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-uni.md) - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md) - [Interactive Educational Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagicharm.md)