GOOGLE isn’t just a search engine, it can also be used to play fun, fast-paced games – here’s how.
Alphabet’s Google.com is the most popular website in the world, averaging 44.5 billion visits per month.
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Despite this level of popularity, many users are still unaware that they can play games through Google.
These mini-games are a great way to pass the time if you’re bored and some are even available without an internet connection.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of nine such hidden games that you can try right now.
Pac man
Pacman was launched in 1980 and it didn’t take long for it to become a staple among arcade games.
However, you don’t need to leave your house to play Pacman these days as the beloved game is easily accessible on Google Chrome.
All you have to do is type “Pacman” in Search and click “Play”.
Draw quickly!
This game is a bit like Pictionary but with robotic voice AI.
In Quick, Draw!, Google gives you 20 seconds to sketch a specific object and as you doodle the AI will run guesses to try to figure out what you’re drawing.
Soccer
If you’re bored, then a casual football game might be just what you need.
This Google Doodle game dates back to 2012 and uses a simple design.
Users act as goalkeepers and use basic controls to block shots.
You move left and right into the goal using the mouse, then click to jump for those aerial shots.
Basketball
Like Soccer, Basketball is also a Google Doodle game released in 2012.
This simple mini-game involves shooting hoops at different distances.
Simply hold down your mouse button to increase the power of your throw.
You also have a limited time to score as many points as possible.
Tic-Tac-Toe
Google will play a game of Tic-Tac-Toe, also called zero and cross, against you.
All you have to do is type “Tic-Tac-Toe” into the search.
Winning can be harder than you think.
Solitary
Solitaire is perhaps one of the most popular computer card games of all time.
But did you know you can play it on Google?
Just type “Solitaire” in Google search and hit enter.
Snake
Snake had a cult following in the 90s and Google Chrome is a great way to keep playing this addictive game.
Enter “play snake” into your Google search bar and the game should appear instantly.
Atari Escape
Gaming fans may know that Atari Breakout is recognized as an arcade classic.
It’s about breaking colored blocks with a ball that you control with your space bar.
To play, type “Atari Breakout” into Google search.
dinosaur runner
Google Chrome has a secret game that only works if you turn off the internet.
Dubbed Dino Runner, the game features an endless runner design that lets you sprint and jump over obstacles to get a high score.
It’s designed to give phone and laptop users something to do when WiFi is down.
First, you need to lose access to Wi-Fi and mobile internet. Turn off your internet connection on a computer or switch to airplane mode on a phone.
Then load Google Chrome and try to launch a website – which should fail.
You will then see a “No Internet” page with a dinosaur at the top.
On a computer, just press the spacebar and the game will activate.
Then smack space bar to jump over obstacles to earn higher score.
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For mobile users, tap the dinosaur with your finger, then tap the screen to make the dinosaur jump.
The highest possible score is 99,999, but that’s a tough target to hit unless you’re an avid gamer.
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