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{{Short description|American game show}}
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| writer = [[Shawn Kennedy]]
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| presenter = [[Hunter March]]
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| language = English
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| runtime = 20−22 minutes
| company = Game Show Enterprises, LLC
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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 ==
In the second round, called “In-App Purchase” 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
The leading team goes first in the
=== Final
The
▲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>
==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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