play (Animated)

The word PLAY written in Minecraft dirt block texture with a creeper face on the letter A.
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What does the play emoji mean?

A blocky, Minecraft-inspired call to action that screams gamer energy.

This emoji features the word 'PLAY' styled with the iconic green-and-brown dirt texture from Minecraft, complete with a creeper face integrated into the letters. It is a staple for gaming Discord servers, used to signal the start of a session or to poke friends who are idling instead of joining the lobby.

When to use it

  • Inviting friends to start a gaming session
  • Signaling that the server is ready now
  • Poking inactive members to join the game
  • Announcing the start of a group match

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the play image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the play image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the play image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the play image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.