Close Menu
TechBrunchTechBrunch
  • Home
  • AI
  • Apps
  • Crypto
  • Security
  • Startups
  • TechCrunch
  • Venture

Subscribe to Updates

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news

Subscribe my Newsletter for New Posts & tips Let's stay updated!

What's Hot

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to disrupt 2025

October 23, 2025

President Trump pardons Binance founder Chao Changpeng

October 23, 2025

US government charges former L3Harris cyber chief with trade secret theft

October 23, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
TechBrunchTechBrunch
  • Home
  • AI

    OpenAI seeks to extend human lifespans with the help of longevity startups

    January 17, 2025

    Farewell to the $200 million woolly mammoth and TikTok

    January 17, 2025

    Nord Security founder launches Nexos.ai to help enterprises move AI projects from pilot to production

    January 17, 2025

    Data proves it remains difficult for startups to raise capital, even though VCs invested $75 billion in the fourth quarter

    January 16, 2025

    Apple suspends AI notification summaries for news after generating false alerts

    January 16, 2025
  • Apps

    Google brings Pixel 6 and new devices to Material3 Expressive, along with other features, to the Pixel 6 and new devices

    September 3, 2025

    Google's NoteBookLM now allows you to customize the tone of your AI podcasts

    September 3, 2025

    Roblox expands the use of age estimation techniques and introduces standardized assessments

    September 3, 2025

    Instagram finally launches the iPad app

    September 3, 2025

    Complete the 2025 Confusion Builder Stage Agenda with the Maximum Scaling Voice

    September 3, 2025
  • Crypto

    President Trump pardons Binance founder Chao Changpeng

    October 23, 2025

    Full lineup of interactive roundtables at Disrupt 2025

    October 23, 2025

    4 days left until Disrupt 2025 opens in San Francisco and ticket prices increase | Tech Crunch

    October 23, 2025

    Save 60% on PlusOne Passes before Disrupt 2025 starts on October 27th

    October 22, 2025

    Disrupt Stage Revealed: Where the Future of Technology First Breaks | TechCrunch

    October 21, 2025
  • Security

    US government charges former L3Harris cyber chief with trade secret theft

    October 23, 2025

    Sam Altman's eye-scanning sphere promises to prove humanity in the age of AI bots

    October 22, 2025

    Apple warns exploit developers that iPhones have been targeted by government spyware

    October 21, 2025

    Amazon identifies problem that destroyed much of the internet, says AWS is back to normal

    October 21, 2025

    Amazon DNS outage destroys large portions of the Internet

    October 20, 2025
  • Startups

    7 days left: Founders and VCs save over $300 on all stage passes

    March 24, 2025

    AI chip startup Furiosaai reportedly rejecting $800 million acquisition offer from Meta

    March 24, 2025

    20 Hottest Open Source Startups of 2024

    March 22, 2025

    Andrill may build a weapons factory in the UK

    March 21, 2025

    Startup Weekly: Wiz bets paid off at M&A Rich Week

    March 21, 2025
  • TechCrunch

    OpenSea takes a long-term view with a focus on UX despite NFT sales remaining low

    February 8, 2024

    AI will save software companies' growth dreams

    February 8, 2024

    B2B and B2C are not about who buys, but how you sell

    February 5, 2024

    It's time for venture capital to break away from fast fashion

    February 3, 2024

    a16z's Chris Dixon believes it's time to focus on blockchain use cases rather than speculation

    February 2, 2024
  • Venture

    San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to disrupt 2025

    October 23, 2025

    Top judges for Startup Battlefield 200 final round at Disrupt 2025 | Tech Crunch

    October 23, 2025

    How Hans Wildens pulled off the big sale of Goldman Sachs and what it means for venture liquidity

    October 22, 2025

    5 days left until Disrupt 2025 sets the startup world on fire

    October 22, 2025

    David Sachs' Kraft leads $42 million Series A in government technology startup Sturbridge

    October 22, 2025
TechBrunchTechBrunch

boredom? DM us on Instagram to play this hidden game

TechBrunchBy TechBrunchMarch 7, 20242 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Telegram Email


Instagram has quietly added a secret emoji game that you can access in your DMs. The goal of the game is simple. Use your finger to move the paddle at the bottom of the screen to keep the emoji floating and bouncing continuously. If you delete the emoji, the game is over. This game reminds me of classic games like Breakout and Pong that came pre-installed on cell phones back in the day.

To access a hidden game, simply open a DM chat, send an emoji, and click on it. You will then be taken to a yellow screen with your selected paddle and emoji. As the game progresses, the emoji move faster and the background color becomes darker.

Two side-by-side screenshots of Instagram's hidden games. The first image shows a donut emoji bouncing off a paddle.  The second image shows the game over screen.

Image credit: TechCrunch/Screenshot

After testing, we found that you can use any emoji you like, but you have to send one emoji to access the game. The game saves your high scores, so you can return to the game at any time and update your previous high scores. High scores are saved in your DM, so you don't have to go back to the emoji you originally sent when activating the game. You can also activate the game by clicking on an emoji that someone sends you in a DM.

The person you're chatting with won't know what you're doing, so it's a good idea to let them know why you're sending random emojis.

The game works on both iOS and Android, but unfortunately not everyone has access to it. In testing, some TechCrunch users were able to access the game, while others were not.

An Instagram spokesperson told TechCrunch in an email that the company is always working on new ways to make “Instagram more fun,” which is why it rolled out this game. However, the company did not reveal details about its availability.



Source link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

Related Posts

Google brings Pixel 6 and new devices to Material3 Expressive, along with other features, to the Pixel 6 and new devices

September 3, 2025

Google's NoteBookLM now allows you to customize the tone of your AI podcasts

September 3, 2025

Roblox expands the use of age estimation techniques and introduces standardized assessments

September 3, 2025

Instagram finally launches the iPad app

September 3, 2025

Complete the 2025 Confusion Builder Stage Agenda with the Maximum Scaling Voice

September 3, 2025

Netflix updates its moment feature to allow users to have more control over scene clipping

September 3, 2025

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Top Reviews
Editors Picks

7 days left: Founders and VCs save over $300 on all stage passes

March 24, 2025

AI chip startup Furiosaai reportedly rejecting $800 million acquisition offer from Meta

March 24, 2025

20 Hottest Open Source Startups of 2024

March 22, 2025

Andrill may build a weapons factory in the UK

March 21, 2025
About Us
About Us

Welcome to Tech Brunch, your go-to destination for cutting-edge insights, news, and analysis in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cryptocurrency, Technology, and Startups. At Tech Brunch, we are passionate about exploring the latest trends, innovations, and developments shaping the future of these dynamic industries.

Our Picks

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is coming to disrupt 2025

October 23, 2025

President Trump pardons Binance founder Chao Changpeng

October 23, 2025

US government charges former L3Harris cyber chief with trade secret theft

October 23, 2025

Subscribe to Updates

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news

Subscribe my Newsletter for New Posts & tips Let's stay updated!

© 2025 TechBrunch. Designed by TechBrunch.
  • Home
  • About Tech Brunch
  • Advertise with Tech Brunch
  • Contact us
  • DMCA Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.