Why can I only send emojis during a match?

TL;DR

In-match communication is emoji-only — no free text. Extra emojis are sold in the store (currently 150 gems each), and some are progress-track rewards.

Updated June 11, 2026

During a match there's no text chat — you and your opponent communicate with emojis only. It keeps matches fast, focused, and free of mid-round trash-talk essays.

Send an emoji and your opponent sees it instantly — perfect for a quick "nice one!" or a dramatic facepalm.

Getting more emojis

  • Extra emojis are sold in the store, currently for 150 gems each.

  • Some emojis are progress-track rewards — you earn them by reaching milestones as your Trophies climb.

The store's cosmetics shelf shows a rotating selection, so if the emoji you've got your eye on isn't there right now, check back — the lineup refreshes regularly.

Pro tip: a perfectly timed emoji right after a clutch answer is the ultimate power move. Use it wisely.

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How do private chats work?Open the Private Chats tab to talk 1-on-1 with any player. Messages can be up to 240 characters, and deleting a chat only hides it from your list.
What privacy and blocking tools do I have?Settings lets you disable chats, accept chats only from friends, and hide your online status — and you can block any player to cut off chats and gifts in both directions.
How do I report a player, a question, or a problem?Report a player from their profile, report a question right from the match, or send general feedback from Settings — every report goes to the team for review.

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