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| show_name_2genre = [[Game show]]

| writer = [[Shawn Kennedy]]

| director = Rob George

| num_episodes = TBA40

* Larry Barron

| last_aired = present{{End date|2018|11|18}}

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EachTwo teams of two contestants compete in the main game, which consists of three rounds. In the opening round, called “Get the Message (or Texting with the Stars on some episodes),” each team is given two questions based on fictional text message conversations, each consisting of a question being asked, and thea reply being a series of emojiemojis. The team has 15 seconds to decipher what the reply means. Each team's first question is worth $100;, eachwhile team'sthe 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 of the moneyquestion's original value.<ref name="Episode ref">{{cite episode|series=Emogenius|season=1|number=6|date=June 28, 2017|network=Game Show Network}}</ref><ref>{{cite episode|series=Emogenius|season=1|number=32|date=October 21, 2018|network=Game Show Network}}</ref>

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 easier clues, in assistance in solving the puzzle; however, each additional clue reduces the value by $100 (the so-called “in-app purchase” which gives the round its name). 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.<ref name="Episode ref"/>

The leading team goes first in the nextthird round, called “Hit Send.” One member of each team is designated the sender, while the other is the receiver. The sender is shown a message to send, as Hunterthe host announces the category, and uses the emoji on their touchscreen to communicate the message to their partner, who must decode the message. 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 thatWhoever has more money at the end of the round winsis the gamechampion, keeps their money, and plays the final round for $10,000.<ref name="Genus">{{cite web|url=http://www.anchoragepress.com/news/emogenius-genus/article_b157ba70-51e6-11e7-8cb1-bfa7cae9dc21.html|title=Emogenius genus|work=[[Anchorage Press]]|publisher=[[Wick Communications]]|last=Hickman|first=Matt|date=June 15, 2017|accessdateaccess-date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Episode ref"/> In the event of a tie at the end of this round, both teams are shown onea moresudden-death emoji message. TheWhoever first team to buzzbuzzes in by touching their screen is given the opportunity to answer;, if they are correct, they winare the champions, otherwise, their opponents could guess it and if they're right, they are the gamechampions.<ref name="Episode ref"/>

=== Final Roundround: Masters of Text ===

The finalMasters of Text 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. AgainAs in the final round of the main game, the team may pass as often as needed,. however,The they willteam onlymust switchalternate roles when the receiver successfully solves the message. Each message solved is worth $200;, if the team successfully solves five messages within 60a secondsminute, their winnings are increased to $10,000.<ref name="PR2">{{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 9:00PM00 PM (ET/PT)|publisher=GSN Corporate|date=May 4, 2017|accessdateaccess-date=June 17, 2017}}</ref>

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|authorlinkauthor-link=Mitch Metcalf|publisher=ShowBuzzDaily|date=June 15, 2017|accessdateaccess-date=June 17, 2017}}</ref>

* {{Official website|https://www.gsntv.com/emogenius}}

* {{italicIMDb title|7062438}}

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