Google has launched the Doodle Fruit Games, a playful mini game series inside the Google app for Android and iPhone, live from August 5 to August 21, 2016 to celebrate Rio 2016. You can play on mobile by updating the Google app, and watch the trailer on the Google homepage on desktop. The games feature lively fruit characters competing for fun in a Rio fruit stand.
What Is The Google Doodle Fruit Games
The Doodle Fruit Games is a special interactive Google Doodle that turns the Google app into a set of quick sports mini games. Each game stars animated fruit in a colorful Rio market.
The theme is a friendly contest to see which fruit is the freshest, with short tap and swipe challenges made for phones. The tone is light, family friendly, and designed for quick play sessions.
The lemon takes the lead as a main character, and different fruits appear across events. Visuals are bright and simple so anyone can jump in within seconds.
Where And When You Can Play
The Doodle Fruit Games run from August 5 to August 21, 2016, matching the Rio 2016 schedule. That is a 17 day window to try the rotating mini games.
Gameplay is available only inside the latest Google app on Android and iOS, while desktop users see a video on the Google homepage. If you open google.com on a computer, you can watch the trailer and learn how to play on your phone.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Start Date | August 5, 2016 |
| End Date | August 21, 2016 |
| Platforms | Android Google App, iOS Google App |
| Desktop | Trailer on google.com, YouTube video |
How To Play On Android And iPhone
You need the most recent Google app on your phone. This ensures the Doodle loads and the touch controls work smoothly.
- Update the Google app from Google Play or the App Store, or visit g.co/fruit.
- Open the Google app and tap the Doodle banner for the Doodle Fruit Games.
- Follow on screen prompts, then tap or swipe to play each mini game.
If the Doodle is not visible, pull to refresh the app home or check again later during the 17 day run. A stable data connection helps the artwork and levels load faster.
What To Expect Inside The Mini Games
Each session offers short, arcade style challenges built around fruit characters. Controls are simple tap or swipe moves you can learn in a second.
New challenges appear across the event period, so check back to see fresh fruit and different activities. The tone stays playful, with quick timers and upbeat sounds.
Some sessions hint at extra surprises after you sample the fruits of the day, including a cool treat mini game tied to the in app fruit stand. The lemon often plays the hero role in these scenes.
Why It Matters For Users
The Doodle Fruit Games bring a fun break to your day during Rio 2016. They are easy to share and simple to play for all ages.
- Quick to start and finish, perfect for short waits.
- No separate game install needed beyond the Google app.
- Free, family friendly fun themed around Rio 2016.
For two weeks, your Google app doubles as a light gaming hub that fits right into summer sports fever. It adds a playful layer to your search routine without extra setup.
How To Watch The Trailer On Desktop
If you are on a laptop or desktop, open google.com to see the Doodle Fruit Games artwork and trailer. The video highlights the fruit stand setting and the lively cast.
Click the Doodle on the homepage to play the YouTube trailer and learn how to access the games on mobile. You can then move to your phone, update the app, and start playing within minutes.
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