25 Hidden Google Games You Can Play Right Now

25 Hidden Google Games

So, you're bored. You've already cleaned your desktop (again), checked for Windows updates (regretting it instantly), and now you're back on Google wondering if there's a hidden game or two tucked away in all that algorithmic magic. Good news: Google has stashed a bunch of secret games in search results, Doodles, and apps if you know where to look. These Google hidden games aren't just time-wasters; they're surprisingly fun, and free.

Nostalgic for a classic like Snake or want to explore Google's lesser-known Easter eggs, this list covers 25 Google secret games you can play right now, no VPN needed. Just don't tell your boss.

What’s a Google Doodle, Anyway?

If you’ve ever opened Google and seen the logo turned into a game, animation, or weird interactive thing... that’s a Doodle. Google Doodles are created by a Google development team to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, famous people, and pop culture events and sometimes, they sneak in full-blown games you can play right in your browser. Many of the Google hidden games on this list started as Doodles, and you can still play most of them in the Google Doodle archive.

When possible, you can click on any picture to jump straight to the required Google search and start playing. Be sure to bookmark this page to stop by and play anytime.

1. Solitaire

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You used to be able to play this one on a logo. Now it is a direct link. Cards, nostalgia, and some serious time-killing vibes. Try both easy and hard mode if you hate yourself.

2: Garden Gnomes

Garden Gnomes were created to celebrate Garden Day in Germany and garden gnomes for their prominent role in German history. Yup, it's a thing. Garden Gnomes is a catapult style game similar to others you might have played. Propel up to seven different gnomes as far as you can.

3: Basketball2012

This one celebrates the old button smashing style of game where you make free throws. Basketball 2012 was played over a billion times during its 4-day introduction. Press the space bar to build power and release when the ball turns the color you need for the power the shot requires.

1. T-Rex Runner (Chrome Dino Game)

Go offline or type chrome://dino into Chrome and smash spacebar. Congrats, you’re now a pixelated dinosaur dodging cacti. It’s the ultimate no-Wi-Fi flex.

5: Text Adventure

Text Adventure plays like a classic text-based game. Type Text Adventure into search and press CTRL + Shift + I. Type yes and press enter to start the game. Possible commands are shown, and the story begins. If you have problems getting into the game, either disable your extentions or try it in Incognito Mode. That should get you there.

6: Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary

The Google doodle teams celebrated Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary with the permission of the BBC and came up with a platformer game. Click with your mouse to jump to a location. Get from one end to the other, then back again.

7: Google Gravity

Google Gravity pays homage to Newton and gravity. Type Google Gravity in search and press the "I'm feeling lucky" button. Click and throw things around. Interestingly, everything that's usually on the search page is there and works.

8: Google Earth Flight Simulator

The Google Earth Flight Simulator has always been one of our favorites. Unlike the other games, you'll need to download Google Earth Pro first. Open Google Earth a click on Tools -> Enter Flight Simulator from the Menu.

9: Zerg Rush

Zerg Rush pays tribute to Blizzard's RTS game, Starcraft. Google O's come in from all sides of the screen, and you can shoot at them. In some cases, typing in Zerg Rush shows a backward Google page, but click the picture to play the game if searching fails.



10: Pac-Man

Google introduced a Pac-Man Google Doodle in 2010 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this classic arcade game. We were a little disappointed the game levels weren't true to the original but still enjoyable.

11: Breakout

Breakout is a 1972 arcade game developed by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs and now playable in Google images.

12. Snake

Type play snake and relive your Nokia glory days, minus the terrible ringtone. Fun fact: It's still addictive.

13: Slalom Canoe[/h3

A tough game that requires you to use the left and right arrow keys to gain speed, then also use the left and right arrow keys to steer avoiding rocks, frogs, and going between checkpoints. Sound easy?



14: Rubik's Cube

This Doodle celebrates the Rubik's Cube, a 3-D combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.

15: Pony Express

This fun, yet challenging game, celebrates the 155th anniversary of the Pony Express. Move up and down to collect all of the envelopes while avoiding the obstacles.



16: Magic Cat Academy

Magic Cat Academy mixes cats and Harry Potter. We were reminded a little of Guitar Hero as well. Swipe your wand drawing the shape(s) above each ghost's head.

17: Make a Godzilla Movie

Celebrate Godzilla co-creator Eiji Tsuburaya by living through the movie creating process.

18: Play Some Hip Hop

Celebrate the Jamaican-American DJ Clive Campbell, who went by the name of Kool Herc and credited with helping originate hip hop music. Pick two albums to put on the turntables and have some fun.

19: Play a Crossword Puzzle

We've pointed, clicked, and played some hip hop, so now's your chance to try this crossword puzzle created to celebrate the 100th anniversary.



20: Moog Synthesizer

In the mid-1960s, Dr. Robert Moog invented the electronic analog Moog Synthesizer. Now you can try your hand at playing a Synthesizer yourself.

21: Doodle Google Baseball

: Fun and addictive little game that brings a bit of Americana and silliness to the nation's pastime.

22: Tic Tac Toe

All you have to do is search tic tac toe. You can play against a friend, your computer, or an unbeatable AI if you enjoy losing every single time.

23: Jerry Lawson's Birthday

This game was made to honor Jerry Lawson for his 82 birthday. Lawsons was one of the founding fathers of modern gaming. He led the group developed the first cartridge based home video game system that led to the console we know and love.

24. Championship Trophy Cricket

You, as a cricket face off against the Snails to play a game of, what else ... Cricket. Super fun and easy to play. But you may still need some one from England to explain the rules to you.

25. The History of Pizza

The game takes you on a deliciously fun adventure through the history of pizza—starting all the way back in ancient Greece and rolling forward to its modern-day global fame. It’s easy to jump in and play, whether you’re using a mouse or touchscreen



So keep you eye on the Google logo. If you know a game has disappeared or want to suggest your favorite, leave a comment below. Thanks!

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