| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎮 | video_game | Represents video games and gaming culture | Symbols | U+1F3AE | :video_game: |
🎮
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Meaning
The 🎮 emoji depicts a classic video game controller, symbolizing video games, gaming activities, and gaming culture.
Common Uses
- Indicating interest in video games or gaming sessions.
- Referring to video game consoles or online gaming.
- Expressing enthusiasm for esports or gaming events.
- Discussing game recommendations or reviews.
- Representing the broader concept of leisure and entertainment involving video games.
Examples
Let's play tonight 🎮
New game release! 🎮🔥
Streaming some 🎮 later
Related Emojis
- 🕹️ (joystick): Represents arcade-style gaming, differing by controller type.
- 🎲 (game die): Symbolizes board games or chance-based games.
- 👾 (alien monster): Often associated with retro or arcade games.
- 💻 (laptop): Can represent PC gaming or gaming on computers.
Technical Notes
Uses the codepoint U+1F3AE and was added in Unicode 6.0 (circa 2010). Appearance varies slightly by platform but consistently shows a handheld game controller. No skin tone variants available.
FAQ
What does the 🎮 emoji mean?
A symbol for video games and gaming culture featuring a game controller.
How is the 🎮 emoji used?
Commonly used to discuss playing video games, gaming events, or gaming interests.
Does the meaning of the 🎮 emoji change by context?
It generally relates to gaming but can also imply leisure or digital entertainment depending on context.