Today, on the day in honor of petanque, Google has designed a Doodle especially so we can spend a little time together playing virtuallyThis way you can discover and enjoy this French outdoor pastime without having to suffer from the heat (or cold, depending on where you're reading this from).
Google does this often, designingIf it's not Google, it's always a wall or any other small detail to highlight important days of the year. Thus, We remember great events, we value important things Throughout history, and incidentally, we don't get bored of always seeing the same browser interface. Some are already legendary, like "Pac-Man," but it's not the only one, and I'm going to show you some.
Google gives us a multiplayer Doodle in honor of pétanque
Petanque is a game (some consider it a sport, others don't) that consists, in a very basic way, of throw or roll balls (usually made of metal) near other ballsIts predecessors were the Greek games, which involved throwing stones, and generations later, balls. As the years went by A target ball was added. and was brought to France by the Romans. It is played outdoors, on packed sand or earth.
Its theoretical origin is French.because this is where The "official" rules were adjusted to adapt the activity specifically for a person with rheumatism who couldn't run. Certainly, It's very common It's something to see, especially among older people, in neighboring Spain, the country from which I'm writing. Even so, Its popularity is global. And it is played, more or less faithfully to the original, in almost every part of the world.
The objective of the game is to get the highest number of points in thirteen roundsTo do this, your team must get your balls as close as possible to the target ballHowever, you can also use the strategy of moving the opposing team's pieces away.
Google is giving it its special treatment today with a A simple minigame that perfectly emulates this activityThe players are olives, in honor of the game's ancient Roman origins. You can play with friends, in a random match, or just practice a bit. The setting is a beach, and your audience will be made up of fruits and vegetables.
If you want to try the pétanque Doodle, all you have to do is...Open your Google browser and click on the button with the image of the little olives playingTry it and if you like it, let us know! It's very easy!
We remember other multiplayer Google Doodles that are not to be missed.
Like "La Pétanque", Google has designed other multiplayer doodles that are worth knowing about, to have a laugh with friends at the very least.
There are few multiplayer doodles, but many more that you can enjoy on your own.
Halloween 2018For example, it was very well received because when you played you were part of a worldwide team, that is, you cooperated with people from all over the world in the so-called Great Ghoul DuelThe goal is to collect spirit flames by traversing terrifying maps and return them to their rightful place. Very entertaining and makes you want to be the biggest collector because as a reward, those who collect the most are given special skills.
Lottery, Mexican BingoThe gameplay is similar to that of the well-known Bingo. An item is shown on a card and The players, if they have it on their mat, mark it. The condition for winning variesYou can choose to be the first to complete a column or a row, for example. There are random games with strangers, but you can invite anyone you want via a link.
