Google Doodle celebrates July Fourth by letting you play baseball with your favorite foods (2024)

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A little baseball with your food?Credit: Google

For the Fourth of July, Google wants you to play with your food.

The newest Google Doodle lets you play baseball, that classic American pastime, with a bunch of "characters" based on our nation's favorite foods. They include a hot dog ("H-Dog"), popcorn ("Power Pop"), and a corn on the cob ("Cobbra").

Google Doodle celebrates July Fourth by letting you play baseball with your favorite foods (2)

Quite the lineup, at the ballpark or the barbecue.Credit: Google

You can play on desktop or on mobile. After a brief intro, you get to start swinging away with a random food character.

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Google Doodle celebrates July Fourth by letting you play baseball with your favorite foods (3)

Take me out to the Doooooooodle....Credit: Google

Follow the on-screen instructions and, well, play ball against a team of peanuts while trying not to get too hungry.

Google Doodle celebrates July Fourth by letting you play baseball with your favorite foods (4)

Big Pretzel EnergyCredit: Google

Here's what all the fun looks like on mobile, though the person who thinks of celery as a great American snack food clearly has a hidden agenda (unless, of course, we're talking in a Bloody Mary).

Google Doodle celebrates July Fourth by letting you play baseball with your favorite foods (5)

Celery swings for the fences.Credit: Google

And, for even further fun, here's a collection of initial character sketches shared by Google.

Google Doodle celebrates July Fourth by letting you play baseball with your favorite foods (6)

Enjoy the old school feel of these Doodle character sketches.Credit: Google

If you're going to while away the holiday on your phone, you might as well be smacking homers with a sirloin steak.

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Google Doodle celebrates July Fourth by letting you play baseball with your favorite foods (2024)

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What food is in the new July 4th Google Doodle? ›

They include a hot dog ("H-Dog"), popcorn ("Power Pop"), and a corn on the cob ("Cobbra"). You can play on desktop or on mobile. After a brief intro, you get to start swinging away with a random food character.

How do you play baseball on Google Doodle? ›

Time your swings by clicking or tapping at the right moment to hit the ball. Aim for distance and accuracy to score home runs and earn points. Scoring: Your objective is to score as many runs as possible before accumulating three strikes.

What is the name of the baseball Google Doodle? ›

Baseball was introduced in honor of 4th of July, US Independence day, in 2019. The players are classic American snacks like hot dogs, fries, and ketchup. Click to swing the bat and if you're like I am, be prepared to hear "You're Out" too many times (otherwise you'll see plenty of fireworks).

Which Google Doodle is most fun? ›

The 10 Best Google Doodle Games
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  • Celebrating Garden Gnomes.
  • Basketball.
  • Baseball.
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  • Pony Express.
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  • Birth of Hip Hop.
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What is Google celebrating pizza? ›

According to Google, on this day in 2007, the culinary Art of Neapolitan 'Pizzaiuolo' was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. To celebrate the day, Google released a fun game for its users.

What is the Boba Google Doodle for? ›

Google, on January 29, unveiled an interactive game on its homepage today which challenges users to make the perfect cup of bubble tea, as requested by “a crew of familiar Doodle characters.” Also known as boba tea or pearl milk tea, the drink from Taiwan has grown in popularity beyond its country of origin, to even ...

What is the hardest Google Doodle games? ›

  • Tenacity.
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  • Black Hole Square.
  • Glitch Buster.
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  • Core Ball.
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What is the easiest Google Doodle game? ›

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How do I play old Google Doodle? ›

If you are looking to play specific past Google Doodle games, you can search for them on the internet or visit the Google Doodle archive, where you can explore and play a selection of previous Doodles.

What is the oldest Google Doodle? ›

Did you know that the first Google Doodle was created by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998 to celebrate the Burning Man festival? Now they're one of the most notable ways to commemorate major events, holidays and people from around the world.

Who is behind Google doodles? ›

Doodlers. Doodlers is Google's name for the illustrators, engineers and artists who design the Doodles. They have included artists like Ekua Holmes, Jennifer Hom, Sophia Foster-Dimino, Ranganath Krishnamani, Dennis Hwang, Olivia Fields, Nate Swinehart, Lynnette Hoazous, and Eric Carle.

What is the real name of doodle? ›

Answer and Explanation: Doodle's real name in The Scarlet Ibis (1960) is William Armstrong. His parents have chosen that name because they think it would look good on a tombstone. When William first learns to crawl, he crawls backward "as if he were in reverse and couldn't change gears".

Is Lucky a girl Google Doodle? ›

Lucky is the main character and is the character primarily used by the player. She is a challenger to the Champions, and has the physical ability to participate in a variety of sports. She is also shown to be helpful and considerate if the player chooses to embark on quests.

What is the nicest doodle? ›

Goldendoodle. One of the most popular Doodle breeds, Goldendoodles, is a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Coming from two intelligent breeds, Goldendoodles are highly intelligent and easily trainable. They are great companions for both adults and children due to their good temper and smart behavior.

Is there a secret game in Google? ›

You can download and play all sorts of games there, but there are also "secret" games hidden within Google itself, including Pac-Man, Quick Draw, Whirlybird, and more.

Why is Google Doodle called pizza? ›

Google Doodle Today India: Today's interactive Google Doodle celebrates one of the world's most popular dishes—Pizza! On this day in 2007, the culinary art of Neapolitan “Pizzaiuolo” was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Where is Momo in Google Doodle? ›

[SPOILERS] Doodle Champion Island Games - Momo appears as a talking NPC, she can be found in the final side-quest in a whirlpool located at the Archery Section.

Why is there no Christmas Google Doodle? ›

Google typically abstains from referencing or celebrating religious holidays specifically in Doodles, or in cases when they do, religious themes and iconography are avoided.

What is Google's most famous Doodle? ›

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