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Google Doodle Today: Google Celebrates December's Final Half Moon By Releasing Interactive Game, Here's How To Play

Google Doodle Today: This interactive game challenges players to a card-matching duel with the moon itself! Here's how you can play the game.

Google Doodle Today: Google released a new Doodle on Sunday titled ‘Rise of the Half Moon December’, to celebrate December’s final Half Moon with an exciting card game that’s both fun and educational. This monthly Doodle is ideal for those intrigued by the lunar cycle—or anyone in the mood for a quick, celestial-themed puzzle.

Google, while posting this Doodle, wrote, "This interactive Doodle celebrates December's final Half Moon! This monthly recurring card game invites you to play against the moon to test your knowledge of the lunar cycle."

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What Is 'Rise Of The Half Moon December'?

This interactive game challenges players to a card-matching duel with the moon itself! The goal is to pair cards representing various lunar phases and outsmart your celestial opponent. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the moon’s phases and might even uncover fascinating lunar trivia.

December ushers in the Long Night Moon, the full moon closest to the winter solstice. Reflecting the season's cosy atmosphere, this Doodle game features nine unique game boards and introduces four new wildcards to keep things exciting. Whether you're a seasoned lunar enthusiast or just looking for some fun, these additions bring both variety and challenge to every match.

Google wrote, "You’ll be over the (half) moon about this new Doodle game series! Join the celestial card game where players must connect the phases of the lunar cycle to earn points and against the December Half Moon. If you’re skilled enough to beat the moon, you might just be rewarded. December is the month of the Long Night Moon, so cozy up with nine new boards and four new wildcards and see if you can last through the night!"

'Rise Of The Half Moon December': How To Play

  • Open Google’s homepage and click on the interactive Doodle.
  • Think carefully and pair cards strategically that represent different phases of the moon to earn points.
  • Wisely use the new wildcards to maximise your score and beat your opponent.
  • If somehow you do manage to outlast the moon, then you will be rewarded.

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