TikTok quietly introduced a secret emoji‑based game that can be launched from any direct or group chat. To start, users send a single emoji, tap it, and swipe to bounce on a series of alligators, trying to climb as high as possible while dodging skeleton alligators and broken tiles that disappear after one landing. Floating emojis and propeller‑equipped alligators give speed boosts, and a scoreboard appears in the top‑right corner for both participants.
How to access
The game works worldwide; users send any emoji in a chat, click the sent emoji, and the same icon floats across the screen to grant boosts. Only one emoji can be sent at a time, and the mechanic copies a hidden DM game that Instagram rolled out two years ago.
Industry context
This Easter egg follows a broader trend of social platforms embedding mini‑games in messaging. Meta confirmed internal prototypes for a basketball‑style chat game on Threads. By adding playful competition to DMs, TikTok hopes to increase stickiness and set its messaging apart from rivals.