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Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Google doodle brings the half moon to life with interactive card game: Here's how to play
Google is celebrating the final half-moon of April with a new interactive Doodle titled "Rise of the Half Moon April." Known for its creative approach to marking significant events, Google has introduced a fun and interactive card game to recognise this lunar phase. The game challenges players to match moon phase cards on a 3x3 grid. By pairing the correct cards, players can create full moons and progress through three difficulty levels. As they advance, players not only have fun but also learn about the different phases of the moon. Upon completing all levels, players are rewarded with wildcards, which add a unique twist to the game. Also read: Sony PS5 brings back retro themes and introduces new 'Audio Focus' feature This Doodle coincides with the "Pink Moon," a name given to the event due to the blooming of pink wildflowers in April. In addition to being an entertaining game, it serves as an educational tool, which presents the lunar cycle in an enjoyable and accessible way. How to Play the Game To play the game, users can visit the Google homepage and click on the interactive Doodle. Google has also announced that this half-moon card game will be available during every half-moon, with new editions set to launch each month. Also read: BGMI introduces official redeem codes: Know how to claim free in-game exclusive rewards The game description also includes an interesting lunar fact: 'Did you know that the half moon is scientifically known as the quarter moon? While people often call it a half moon, only a quarter of the moon is actually illuminated at this phase.' Google Doodles and Lunar-Themed Games This Doodle marks the fourth lunar-themed game released by Google this year. Earlier editions, titled "Rise of the Half Moon January," "Rise of the Half Moon February," and "Rise of the Half Moon March," were also launched to highlight each month's half-moon. Also read: VALORANT Mobile pre-registration date is here: Know when and how to register Google Doodles, which replace the company's logo with creative artwork, are a long-standing tradition that began in 1998. The Doodles are used to celebrate a variety of occasions, such as important anniversaries, festivals, and natural phenomena, that give users joy and a twist of entertainment while educating them about the important occasions and things. First Published Date: 25 Apr, 12:55 IST
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Google celebrates April's final half-moon with an interactive doodle game
Google Doodles, the search giant's temporary creative designs, celebrate special occasions. On April 24, the popular search engine featured a doodle dedicated to April 's last half-moon. The doodle named 'Rise of the Half Moon April' is a thoughtfully created interactive game. Interestingly, it is not only interactive but also educational, as it prompts the users to play against the moon to test their knowledge of the lunar cycle. The users have to compete with the moon by matching lunar phases. They will also earn points for each right pairing. Last month it came up with March's full moon doodle, titled 'Rise of the Half Moon in March'. The Purple Moon The April's Half-moon Google Doodle is a purple-shaded moon with a card game that will let you know more about the lunar cycle. This game has three levels and completing the final level equals victory and rewards. When you click on the doodle, you'll see an overview of the game before it commences. Half Moon As the moon changes its shape in the sky every night, it leads to different moon phases. A half-moon happens when you can see only half of the moon's face lit up by the sun's light. Google Doodle When you open the homepage of Google, instead of a plain logo, you see a creative, colourful and animated doodle which is used to celebrate special occasions, birth anniversaries or death anniversaries of important people, festivals and even nature. This special feature of Google is not only creative but also informative. Basically, Google replaces its logo with a doodle for a day to celebrate the occasion or to pay tribute to that person of importance. The first Doodle was published in 1988, and it was named 'Burning Man Festival'. This is the fourth Google Doodle dedicated to the Moon this year. In January it showcased 'Rise of the Half Moon January', followed by 'Rise of the Half Moon February' and 'Rise of the Half Moon March'.
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Google Doodle Celebrates 'Rise Of The Half Moon April' With Interactive Lunar Card Game
Google is celebrating the beauty of the half moon with a fresh interactive Doodle called "Rise of the Half Moon April". Famous for imaginatively marking important occurrences and phenomena, this month's Doodle brings an interesting card game that celebrates the last half moon of April. The game challenges players to pair moon phase cards on a 3x3 grid to create full moons and advance through three levels of increasing difficulty. It not only entertains but also teaches players about the lunar cycle. Players who finish all levels are rewarded with special wildcards, providing a satisfying twist to the experience. This edition coincides with the "Pink Moon", so named for the timely blooming of pink wildflowers. The Doodle also serves as a game and an educational resource, presenting the phases of the moon in a more accessible and enjoyable way to learn. To explore the game, simply visit the Google homepage and click on the featured Doodle. According to Google, the half-moon card game will be available every half-moon, with new editions launching monthly. "Did you know that the half moon is scientifically known as the quarter moon? People casually refer to the quarter moon as a half moon because it appears like half the moon is present, but, in fact, only a quarter of the moon is illuminated," reads the description of the game. "Following the first quarter moon, the moon enters its waxing gibbous phase, becoming brighter and brighter until the next full moon. And following the last quarter moon, the moon enters its waning gibbous phase, darkening into a new moon."
