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?Private chats now include text and voice messages, typing indicators, read receipts and delete-for-everyone. Deleting the whole chat still only hides it from your list.
How do voice messages work?When voice chat is available, tap the microphone, record 1–60 seconds, preview or seek through the draft, then send. Recipients can opt out of voice while keeping text chat on.
What privacy and blocking tools do I have?Control who can chat, whether read receipts appear, whether you receive voice messages and who sees you online — or block a 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, press and hold an incoming text or voice message, report a question from the match, or send general feedback from Settings.

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