Valentine’s Day 2017
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
Google loves to celebrate holidays, and what better way to show some love on Valentine’s Day than with a Google Doodle game. For Valentine’s Day 2017, the website uploaded a short and sweet platforming adventure that you can play here.
The controls are really simple, using only the arrow keys and the spacebar to roll and jump as you collect items and what not. The game also features a really cute story featuring two pangolins that’s sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Snake Game
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
Remember that snake game you used to play on those old Nokia phones? Well, now you can play them anytime you want through this Google Doodle game! The website uploaded the classic title on behalf of the 2013 Chinese New Year, but the controls are still the same.
You play as a snake you control with the arrow keys as you make your way around the small rectangle and eat food. Some items can either slow you down or give you a speed boost, so it’s definitely worth trying out this updated version. Just make sure you don’t eat yourself, though, or it’s game over!
Pac-Man
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
The classic arcade title finally makes its way to browsers through this Google Doodle game! The game was uploaded on the website during the game’s 30th anniversary back in 2010, and you can play it for free! You control Pac-Man using your arrow keys and make your way through the maze while trying to eat as many yellow dots and fruits as possible. You’ll have to watch out for the three ghosts who’ll hunt you down, but you can eat them too when they all turn blue.
Halloween 2016
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
Just like with Valentine’s Day, Google also made a game for Halloween 2016. Reminiscent of Harry Potter, you’ll be playing as a black cat who wields the power of magic. You’ll be standing in the middle of the room during each stage, with ghosts slowly floating towards you.
To fight back, you’ll have to cast spells by drawing a series of symbols on the screen. While it might sound incredibly simple, it feels extremely satisfying when you banish a ghost with a series of symbols.
Basketball 2012
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
Shoots some hoops with this addictive Google Doodle game. This good ‘ol fashioned game lets you play basketball right at home – and with just one button too! Just hold down the spacebar to aim your shot and let go to throw the ball.
It might take you a few tries to get the timing down, but you’ll be shooting hoops like Stephen Curry in no time! Just make sure you keep an eye on your time limit since you only have 24 seconds to land your shots.
Rubik’s Cube
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
The Rubik’s Cube is one of the most popular puzzle games to date, so it’s only fitting that Google made a Doodle game for it. The rules are simple as always: each face of the cube must have one color each. You can twist the cube around by using several keys on your keyboard, or you can just use your mouse to twist each side of the puzzle instead. And, hey, even if you can’t solve the puzzle, watching all the colors swirl around the cube is pretty satisfying.
Slalom Canoe
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
In celebration of the London 2012 Olympics, the website made a cool canoeing Google Doodle game. The game gives you your own little canoe, and you’ll have to navigate through the rapid waters of a river. You have to use the arrow keys to move up and down and avoid any incoming roadblocks while trying to pass through as many green gates as possible. This simple yet compelling Google Doodle game is perfect if you’re looking to play something on a boring Saturday afternoon.
Mother’s Day 2013
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
What better way to show your mom some love than by making her a completely custom Google logo? This Mother’s Day 2013 Google Doodle is a relaxed little game that lets you “create” your own logo from a handful of preset options. There’s plenty of charming elements, from its cutesy factory setting to the little stickers you can choose to craft your design. The whole game shouldn’t take you more than five minutes, and you can even share or print your creation afterward.
Pony Express’ 155th Anniversary
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
This delightful Google Doodle obstacle game was made for the 155th Anniversary of the Pony Express. Based on the traditional horseback delivery service, you play as a cowboy who has to collect the mail on the road while avoiding any roadblocks in his way. Using the arrow keys, players will be swerving through different lanes, bridges, and cliffs. There are plenty of obstacles throughout the game, so it’s perfect for those looking for a bit of a challenge.
Hip Hop
10 Best Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
With this Google Doodle game, you can finally live out your DJ fantasies. Here, you can choose from a collection of records and play some music. Naturally, you can scratch these tracks using your mouse and make your own funky remixes.
If you’re feeling a bit lost, the hip-hop game does offer some objectives you can take on to earn achievements. Once you get the hang of the controls and different records, you can throw your own mini music party in the comfort of your web browser.
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