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Emoji Story
A creative and modern way to tell a story using only emojis.
3+ Players
Virtual
Low Energy
How to Play
- 1One person starts by typing a single emoji in the chat.
- 2The next person adds an emoji to continue the 'story'.
- 3Continue this for a set number of rounds or until the story reaches a funny conclusion.
- 4At the end, have someone try to narrate the emoji story that was created.
Facilitator Guide
Opening Script:
"Weâll tell a story using only emojisâone emoji per turn in chat. Keep it moving; weâll narrate the whole chain at the end."
Closing Script:
"Great chain! Notice how imagery sparked ideas fastâuse emojis or icons in future async updates."
Why This Works
Visual symbols lower language barriers and speed ideation. The constraint keeps it playful and inclusive in chatâfirst teams.
Best For
- Remote async warmâups
- Crossâlanguage teams
- 5âminute energizers
Important Notes
- Stick to workâsafe icons; avoid ambiguous or sensitive symbols
- Enforce one emoji per turn to maintain pace
- Offer a âpassâ to keep flow