If you think you spend too much time on Instagram, you should play the hidden emoji game, which is compatible with iPhone and Android devices. You can use the paddle to control an emoji that is flying across your screen in this easy to learn but incredibly addictive long-style game.
How to Play the Instagram Emoji Game
Open a direct message (DM) with someone to take part in Instagram’s emoji game. Send an emoji, any emoji will do, but only one with no text (or even a reaction). The game then starts as soon as you tap the emoji.
Use your finger to move the paddle at the bottom of the screen. To keep the emoji bouncing, you must use the paddle; each bounce earns you a point. It’s game over if you miss and the emoji lands at the bottom of the screen.
Remain focused because the emoji goes faster and the background color changes as your score rises.
Your highest score is kept track of and appears in the game’s upper-right corner. This means you only have one high score, which is accurate across all emojis and direct messages. The drawback is that you have to screenshot and post your high score to show off your skills because nobody else can see it.
Tell your friend why you sent them an emoji and dare them to beat your score because Instagram doesn’t display any notifications about the game or your playtime.
Instagram Emoji Game Tips and Easter Eggs
Want to surpass your personal best? It may be difficult to see exactly where the emoji will land if your finger gets in the way toward the bottom of the screen. One useful hint is that you can manipulate the paddle by placing your finger anywhere on the screen. The best view is obtained by turning your phone horizontally and sliding your finger on the side opposite the paddle.
Moreover, the game is brimming with charming Easter eggs. Any emoji can be used to play the game; some emojis change how they play. For instance, it is absurdly quick, 👼 fades in and out, and 👽 teleports around the screen at random.