Emojis to Movie
Emoji clues, a ticking clock and a live leaderboard. Type the movie before everyone else does.
2–20 players · free · no app to installHost a gameEmojis to Movie is a quick-fire film quiz. A string of emojis appears, say a ship, an iceberg, a couple and a violin, and everyone races to type the film. The faster you get it, the more points you score.
It works well on phones because everyone answers at once on their own screen, so the quiet cousin has as much chance as the loudest uncle. Small typos are forgiven and well-known short names count, so you're judged on film knowledge rather than spelling. A live leaderboard after each clue keeps the competition friendly but real.
Choose a Bollywood deck of Hindi hits, a Hollywood deck of English-language classics, or a mix of both. It suits 2 to 20 players, from film buffs to teenagers, and a game of 10 clues is over in about five minutes.
How to play
- 1
Setting up
The host picks the films (Bollywood, Hollywood or Mix), the number of clues and the time per clue. Two to twenty players join on their phones. - 2
Each clue
Every phone, and the TV if you're using one, shows the same emojis. Type the film you think it is. You can guess as often as you like, one guess every 1.5 seconds. - 3
What counts as right
Small typos are fine, and well-known short names count, like DDLJ for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. - 4
Scoring
A right answer scores between 1,000 and 200 points, dropping as the clock runs down. The first player to get it adds a 100-point bonus. - 5
Hints
With hints on, the film's year appears at half time and the first letters of the title at three quarters. - 6
End of a clue
The clue ends when time runs out, or as soon as everyone still playing has it. The answer and scores are shown before the next one. The host can also skip a clue, and while the answer is shown the host sees each player's closest wrong guess and can count it, scoring it as if it were right when it was typed. - 7
Winning
After the last clue, the player with the most points wins. Equal scores share the top spot. - 8
If someone leaves
If the last person still thinking leaves, the clue ends, and if everyone who was guessing leaves, the game ends.
Host options
- Films
- Bollywood (Hindi hits), Hollywood (English classics) or Mix (a bit of both).
- Rounds
- 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 clues.
- Time per clue
- 20, 30, 45 or 60 seconds.
- Hints
- Year at half time, first letters near the end.
- I'm playing too
- Switch off to just run the game without guessing.
Hosting tips
- A TV view makes this feel like a proper quiz night: emojis on the big screen, everyone hunched over their phones.
- 10 clues at 30 seconds takes about five minutes, which makes a good warm-up before a longer game.
- For a mixed crowd, Mix gives everyone something they know. For a Bollywood-loving family, go all in on Bollywood.
- Keep hints on for casual groups and switch them off for film buffs who want a real test.
Themes & packs
Questions
Is the emoji movie quiz free?
Yes. It's free to host and play, with no app to install.
Do we need an app?
No. Players join in their phone's browser by scanning the QR code or opening the link, and sign in with Google.
How many can play?
2 to 20 players, each on their own phone.
Can we play on a TV?
Yes. Open the TV link from the waiting room on a big screen and everyone can see the emojis there too. It's optional.
Do spellings have to be exact?
No. Small typos are fine, and well-known short names like DDLJ or K3G count.
How is it scored?
Points drop from 1,000 to 200 as the clock runs down, plus 100 for being first with the right answer.
Which films are in it?
A Bollywood deck of Hindi hits from classics like Sholay onwards, and a Hollywood deck of English-language favourites like Titanic. The host can pick one or mix them.
How long does a game take?
It depends on the settings. 10 clues at 30 seconds each takes about five minutes, and a clue ends early once everyone has it.