10 Interesting Google Doodles Celebrating Game-Related Events
Google Doodles, the creative and often whimsical changes made to the Google logo, have become an integral part of our digital landscape. In this blog post, we will explore ten fascinating Google Doodles dedicated to game-related events.
1. Pong (September 6, 2015)
Google paid homage to the classic game of Pong, which marked its 43rd anniversary in 2015. The interactive doodle allowed users to play a simplified version of the game right from the search engine.
2. International Table Tennis Day (April 6, 2016)
Google celebrated International Table Tennis Day by transforming its logo into paddles and a table tennis ball, encouraging users to play an interactive game of table tennis.
3. World Chess Day (July 20, 2017)
Google honored the history and culture of chess on World Chess Day by adding a chess board to its logo. Users could play a casual game of chess against the computer or share their moves via social media.
4. International TableTop Day (March 30, 2018)
Google marked International TableTop Day with an interactive doodle featuring various tabletop games such as Settlers of Catan and Ticket to Ride. Users could play mini-games within the doodle.
5. Game of Thrones (April 14, 2019)
Google commemorated the eighth season premiere of the popular TV series "Game of Thrones" with a dynamic and interactive doodle that let users explore Westeros and learn more about its iconic characters.
6. International TableTop Day (March 30, 2019)
Google celebrated another International TableTop Day by featuring popular board games like Scrabble and Monopoly within an interactive doodle, allowing users to play mini-games and engage with the content.
7. International Table Tennis Day (April 6, 2018)
In its second tribute to International Table Tennis Day, Google allowed users to explore various table tennis techniques through an interactive doodle.
8. World Emoji Day (July 17, 2019)
Though not strictly game-related, this Google Doodle featured an emoji game where users could create and share their own customized emojis, reflecting the playful nature of gaming culture.
9. International TableTop Day (March 30, 2017)
Google marked International TableTop Day by creating a customizable virtual table where users could place various board games, interact with them, and even share their creations via social media.
10. Pac-Man (May 21, 2010)
Google's inaugural game-related doodle celebrated the 30th anniversary of Pac-Man by transforming its logo into the iconic yellow character and allowing users to play a simplified version of the game directly from the search engine.