Before All Saints Day, which is celebrated tomorrow in Europe, it is the celebration of Halloween, which is becoming increasingly popular in our country. As usual, Google changed its doodle to celebrate it.
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What’s interesting is that this time it’s not just a Google logo makeover, or even an animation. On this occasion, we can interact with the logo, as it becomes a real multiplayer video game.
Google’s Halloween Game
All we have to do to play is go to google.es and click on the “Play” button that appears in the middle of the logo. We can also enter the following link:
- Play Halloween 2022 Google Game
The game doesn’t seem to have a name, but it doesn’t need one because the concept is very simple, yet addictive. It’s basically a mixed bag with Pac-man, where you need to get as many llamas scattered around the map as possible.
The first thing you need to keep in mind is that in this game points can be stolen from the rival; in fact, it’s a requirement if we really want to win. To steal flames from a rival player, we must touch the flame on the queue. As in the classic snake game, each llama we catch on the map will be added to the queue, so if we accumulate we can have a very long one and therefore be weaker against enemy attacks.
To win, your team must get more points than the rival
The objective of the game is to collect more llamas than the rival team, bringing them to your home, the area where you start the game. Indeed, in this game we do not play alone, but Google will automatically connect us with other players who are waiting at that time and create two teams, green and purple. It sounds simple but, in reality, there are details you need to consider.
Choose your preferred control method
For starters, it’s important that you know your options when it comes to controlling your character, because you have variety. If you’re playing on mobile, you have to use the touchscreen, and you have two options: use the built-in control at the bottom of the screen, or touch directly in-game where you want to move the character.
The game allows you to use different types of commands
If you are playing on the computer, you also have two options: you can use the arrow keys on the keyboard or you can click with the mouse in the direction you want. It is important choose the method you feel most comfortable with.
Learn the secrets of the cards
The key to winning in this game is movement, walking as little as possible and getting the most profit, while avoiding enemies. Therefore, it is important to learn the different cards available in the game, which is not as difficult as it seems thanks to the symmetry they have.
Some maps have secrets, like walls you can walk through
Note that some cards have unique characteristics that you must learn. For example, did you know that there is a map where you can go through shelves? This allows you to arrive earlier in your area.
Don’t be too ambitious
The easiest way to lose in this game is to accumulate too many llamas and have them stolen by someone waiting for you at your house without you having to do anything. It’s important to strike a balance between how many llamas you want to catch and how quickly you can get back to your starting area.
Lean on your friends
Even if it doesn’t look like it, it’s a cooperative game. In the end, what matters is that your team has more flames, and it doesn’t matter that you are the best player. This is evident in situations where two players face it.
Having your base under control is important in this game
If you come across an enemy player and they steal your llamas, you’ll immediately want to pick them up. If you are both equally good, it is quite possible that you will be like this for a while of “give and take”; but as soon as another enemy player appears, you will be at a disadvantage and it will be difficult for you to do well.
Therefore, one strategy is to go in groups of at least two players, to support each other. This has another advantage: there is a special bonus for touching a friendly player’s flames, which can be the difference between winning and losing the game.
Create games with your family or friends
Although Google joins us automatically by default with other players, we also have the option to “Create a game”; By pressing it, a link will appear that we must copy and share with up to seven other people.
When these people open the link, they will automatically join your game. This can be very useful for practicing or learning the game together; or just having fun, that’s what it’s all about.
