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{{Short description|American game show}}
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| writer = [[Shawn Kennedy]]
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''''' Emogenius '''''is an American [[game show]] that is broadcast by [[Game Show Network]]. The series features two teams of contestants who compete as teams against each other by decoding [[emoji]]-themed messages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toledoblade.com/A-E/2017/06/13/Local-contestant-Sarah-Chaney-to-appear-on-emoji-based-game-show.html|title=A&E Local contestant to appear on emoji-based game show|work=[[The Blade (Toledo, Ohio)]]|date=June 13, 2017|access-date=June 14, 2017}}</ref> The main game consists of three rounds of various themes. The team that accumulates the most money in the main game wins the game, keeps their bank, and advances to a bonus round, where their winnings can be increased to up to $10,000 if they can solve five messages within the time limit (60 seconds). The series was first announced March 17, 2017, it premiered nearly three months later on June 14, 2017. It is hosted by [[Hunter March]], grandson of ''[[The $64,000 Question]]'' host [[Hal March]].
== Gameplay ==
▲Each team is given two questions based on fictional text message conversations, each consisting a question being asked, and the reply being a series of emoji. The team has 15 seconds to decipher the reply. Each team's first question is worth $100; each team's second question is worth $200. If the team fails to decipher the reply, their opponents have five seconds to decipher the same message for half the money.
The leading team goes first in
▲Each team is shown a category and an emoji-based clue. The opening value of the question is $300. The team may swipe upwards on their touchscreen up to two times to receive easier clues, however, each additional clue reduces the value by $100. The team must solve the clues within 20 seconds to earn the remaining money. If they fail to do so, the other team has five seconds to solve for the remaining money. Each team is given two questions in this round.
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▲The leading team goes first in this round. One member of each team is designated the sender, the other is the receiver. The sender is shown a message to send, as Hunter announces the category, and uses the emoji on their touchscreen to communicate the message to their partner. Either member of the team may pass at any time. Each message successfully communicated is worth $400. Each team has 45 seconds to communicate as many messages as possible. The team that has more money at the end of the round wins the game, keeps their money, and plays the final round for $10,000. If the team that was originally trailing overtakes their opponents, they are allowed to finish out their round in an effort to win additional money.
Additionally, certain episodes may be designated as "Double Text" games. In Double Text games, all normal dollar values are doubled, and the "Masters of Text" round is played for $20,000.<ref>{{cite episode|series=Emogenius|season=1|number=19–20|date=August 16, 2017|network=Game Show Network}}</ref>
▲The final round is played in a similar manner to the Hit Send round; one member of the team begins as the sender of emoji messages, the other as the receiver. Again, the team may pass as often as needed, however, they will only switch roles when the receiver successfully solves the message. Each message solved is worth $200; if the team successfully solves five messages within 60 seconds, their winnings are increased to $10,000.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://press.gsntv.com/resources/press-releases/gsns-new-emoji-solving-game-show-emogenius-debuts-wednesday-june-14-at-900pm-et-pt|title=GSN's New Emoji-Solving Game Show, ''Emogenius'', Debuts Wednesday, June 14 at 9:00PM (ET/PT)|publisher=GSN Corporate|date=May 4, 2017|accessdate=June 17, 2017}}</ref>
==Production==
[[Game Show Network]] (GSN) first announced ''Emogenius'' at their 2017 upfront presentation in New York on March 17, 2017.<ref name="PR1">{{cite press release|url=https://press.gsntv.com/resources/press-releases/gsn-heads-into-its-2017-upfront-with-renewed-commitment-to-core-game-show-programming-slate-freshman-series-winsanity-and-divided-receive-season-two-pickups-and-new-series-emogenius-is-greenlit|title=GSN Heads Into Its 2017 Upfront with Renewed Commitment to Core Game Show Programming Slate; Freshman Series ''Winsanity'' and ''Divided'' Receive Season Two Pickups and New Series ''Emogenius'' is Greenlit|publisher=GSN Corporate|date=March 17, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> The series premiered on June 14, 2017<ref name="PR2"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-ca-st-summer-preview-reality-game-show-roundup-20170528-story.html|title=With ''Boy Band'', ''Candy Crush'' and more, summer TV has more reality than you can shake a stick at|last=Hill|first=Libby|work=Los Angeles Times|date=May 26, 2017|access-date=May 27, 2017}}</ref> with 20 of 40 taped episodes airing during its first run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cablefax.com/programming/emoji-entertainment|title=GSN Sees ''Emogenius'' As Family Fun|work=Cablefax|last=Silverman|first=Alex|date=June 2, 2017|access-date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> The series is hosted by Internet and [[YouTube]] personality [[Hunter March]], who is the grandson of the former host of ''[[The $64,000 Question]]'', [[Hal March]].<ref name="PR2"/> GSN also produced an online version of the game, which can be played on the network's website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gsntv.com/games/emogenius-game|title=Let's Play ''Emogenius''|publisher=GSNTV|access-date=October 22, 2017}}</ref> Game Show Enterprises, LLC serves as the series' production company, while executive producers include Craig Brooks and Larry Barron, both of whom serve in the same role on GSN's ''[[Idiotest]]''.<ref name="PR2"/>
Due to copyright logistics, GSN was forced to develop their own emoji designs for the series' usage. GSN Publicist Melissa Carr noted, "On the show, we have to develop our own set of emojis — the others are copyrighted. So they not only have to come up with our own emojis, they have to figure out a puzzle that gets you to [[Jim Carrey]]."<ref name="Genus"/> The show was not greenlit for a second season.
== Reception ==
Writing for ''[[The Boston Globe]]'', Michael Andor Brodeur argued that while the show may feel like an advertisement for emoji, "the most satisfying part is watching self-proclaimed enthusiasts of the form stumble through their symbols once the difficulty is ever-so-slightly notched up....watching so much get lost in translation feels like a win."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/television/2017/07/31/finding-symbol-pleasures-emogenius/fx2143jMmqJMOuUKxxiMeN/story.html|title=Are emoji for dummies, or filled with nuance? That tension is at heart of new game show|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|last=Brodeur|first=Michael Andor|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=October 22, 2017}}</ref> In terms of ratings, the series' first two episodes debuted to 336,000 and 322,000 respective viewers, with a 0.10 and 0.09 18–49 rating respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-14-2017.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170618063954/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-6-14-2017.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 18, 2017|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.14.2017|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|
== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://www.gsntv.com/emogenius}}
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