Google Doodles Launches Monthly Recurring Card Game Based On Moon Cycles

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for Google Doodles, I must say that their latest creation, Rise of the Half Moon, has truly outshone the stars! With my extensive experience in card games and a fondness for celestial bodies, this game is right up my alley.


Google has really gone all out with its latest interactive Google Doodle, introducing a card game that gets updated monthly with fresh elements to discover. The game is called Rise of the Half Moon and it aligns with this month’s half moon phase, while future versions should pop up for half moons in different months as well.

In this game, players compete against the Half Moon in a card-based competition, where various methods exist to accumulate points. Earning one point happens when you match a moon phase with the same phase, or two points are awarded for pairing it with its opposite, forming a full moon. However, the highest score can be achieved by creating lunar cycles of three cards or more. Yet, your opponent has the chance to seize your points if they add extra cards to an ongoing cycle.

If you manage to win three matches against the Half Moon character, you’ll gain access to a unique power-up. There are four such power-ups that can be obtained within 24 hours during each monthly appearance of this Doodle game. Google has provided additional details about the Doodle on its dedicated Doodles page, including acknowledgement for the team responsible for creating the game and some behind-the-scenes images showing the creation process of Rise of the Half Moon.

On October 24th, you can play the game called Doodle directly on the Google homepage. After it disappears, we’ll eagerly await its return in a new version, likely in early November.

Over time, Google Doodles, initially designed to celebrate specific holidays, events, or anniversaries using their logo, have grown in complexity. Previously, some interactive Google Doodles even paid homage to the inventor of video game cartridges and offered an 8-bit RPG themed around the Olympics.

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2024-10-24 18:38