About a month ago, Facebook added a couple of fun little features to its Messenger texting app. One of them allowed you to share a random cute picture with your friends, by typing @dailycute into the chat, the other one let you challenge them to a clunky game of chess, by typing @fbchess.
Now, Facebook has expanded the hidden fun features of Messenger with a new one – shooting some hoops. This one doesn't have you punching in “@” commands, so it's a bit harder to find, but not at all complicated to activate.
To play, you just have to find the basketball emoji on your keyboard and send it in a message. From there, any of the chat participants can tap on the ball to enter the game. It basically requires you to flick the ball correctly to score points. If you miss a shot, your streak is reset to zero. Whenever you get a high score, the other chat participant will be notified of your great success.
Curiously, while testing, we found that some Facebook accounts don't get to play the game right now (we tested multiple accounts on a single smartphone). Perhaps it's a gradual roll-out, though we don't see why that would be the case. Still, it has some of us here in the office feeling left out.
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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.
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