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A playable Pac-Man on Google

Abe Olandres May 22, 2010 · 1 min read

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It’s been a tradition in Google to re-decorate the Google logo on the homepage of the search engine. The designs usually commemorate an anniversary or celebration of historical significance.

Most of the time, it’s just a play on the letters of the word Google but this time, the entire logo is practically playable.

Just check out this Pac-Man game over at the homepage of Google. Might take several seconds for it to load but once it does, you’ll be surprised. This is probably the most interesting of all the Google Doodle I’ve seen.

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Abe Olandres

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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26 Comments

Zack Normandin · 16 years ago

Hm ,.. Yes the best way is to just play like my friend Vito Seajack he just play games and enjoy his life.

Dino · 16 years ago

@Kevin: HTML5 can’t do that. It uses Javascript and Flash for the audio.

headlineph · 16 years ago

this game is one of my all time favorite..

Teknisyan · 16 years ago

Yeah… it was one of the interesting doodle that google made to its logo, second to the TOPEKA thingy.

After all these years… I still cannot get pass the 20th stage.. :(

http://teknisyan.blogspot.com/2010/05/pac-mans-30th-anniversary.html

lalin · 16 years ago

that was the most annoying thing last night, the sound that goes with it. I had to switch to igoogle as my homepage to escape the irritating sound

herbert · 16 years ago

We even played this in the office. IT can’t accuse us of browsing a non-business related website because we use Google in searches.

Carlfinity · 16 years ago

Kahit ang tagal na ng PacMan, I can’t still master it. Hehe.. Shame on me!

JP · 16 years ago

@Bullet Yap – Wrong place to post. There’s such a thing as “Job Listings” on this website. Learn how to read.

Bullet Yap · 16 years ago

Multimedia Programmers:
We have an urgent need for 15 programmers to work in the creation of high quality interactive projects for rich internet applications, interactive 2D games and simulations, education medias and interactive 3D games. These positions will be based in Manila, Mumbai and Bangalore.

Primary Responsibilities:
Program and design applications for interactive games using Adobe technologies and Unity 3D
Develop and optimize existing or new systems, develop new tools for use by studios
Develop tools, plug ins as required for pipeline and artists
Research, analyze, design, develop programs for platforms
Strong documenting skills for source codes, technical and software design
Coordinate developments with team members from R&D, production management and creative departments

Required Skills:
2 or more years of professional game or similar programming experience with a degree in computer science or related discipline
Fluency with structured programming using C#, Java or C++
Proficiency in 3D Math and Unity 3D, Action Script 2, Action Script 3
Proficiency and skill in object orientated programming
Strong communication skills to work within a team environment
Ability to meet deadlines, sometimes in challenging environments while maintaining consistent high standards
Fluency in English

Please forward your resume in pdf format to ga****@gmail.com

Ardz · 16 years ago

@Yuga
There’s an easter egg on the site. If you click the Insert Coin button twice, Ms. Pacman will appear and you’ll be able to play in two-player mode.

Leo · 16 years ago

being the default web on my FF browser, it’s the first thing i noticed when i load my browser. yup, i played a couple of rounds. 30 years na pala ang pacman!