The internet’s go-to homepage is popping off today. On Sept. 25, its latest Doodle celebrating the worldwide appeal of popcorn.
In addition to the art viewable on its , web browsers are also able to play a popcorn-themed player-versus-environment game. “You butter believe that today’s interactive Doodle is celebrating your go-to movie companion and classic late-night snack: popcorn!” Google wrote in an announcement. “This game is making Doodles history by allowing the highest number of players to compete in a match at the same time ever!” Folks can choose to play alone or can invite friends via a link and play together in “squad mode.
” Players start the game as an un-popped corn kernel trying to avoid pellets shot by enemies — including an evil stick of butter — to survive each round. Users can choose from three character options and then play simultaneously, using arrow keys and the space bar to move from one phase to the next. “I’ll never forget the week we kicked off the project, brainstorming ideas and asking ourselves questions like, ‘What would a popcorn kernel’s biggest fear be? and ‘Should the attacking kernel have muscles?’” Brian Murray, Doodle lead engineer, tells TODAY.
com via email. “We had a fantastic time creating it, and we hope people have just as much fun playing it!” Google is connecting users from around the world to compete against each other as the Doodle game is available in several countries, according to a company.
