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Google Doodle celebrates January’s Half-Moon with a fun Lunar game

Google Doodle Today: To mark January's Half-Moon, Google introduced an interactive game that invites players to connect the various phases of the lunar cycle.

Google Doodle Today, January's last Half-Moon

Google introduced an interactive game marking January’s last Half-Moon, also called the Wolf Moon, on Thursday. The game uses the symbolism of the lunar cycle to encourage players to connect with their inner ‘wolf’ as they overcome the challenges within the game.

Along with the game, Google will test users’ lunar knowledge by making them match the moon’s phases and earn points. But here’s the catch: Users will need strategy and quick thinking to beat the Half Moon, and will unlock points.

Users will be instantly transported into the game once they hit the flashing play button on the Doodle. The ‘GOOGLE’ logo greets them, but with a cosmic twist: its two Os are transformed into radiant half moons. The game sets the stage with a message: “January’s lunar cycle is nearing its final quarter, or ‘half moon’ phase.”

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A celestial Doodle then explains, “In the Half Moon phase, the balance between light and dark shifts—like moves in an epic cosmic game.”

The game has its own ground rules: “Take turns placing cards and creating matches to outscore the Half Moon. The game ends when the board fills up. The player with the most points wins.” Simple, yet strategic! Each card you place is worth one point. Staying one step ahead of the Half Moon can help you win the game.

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What is Half Moon or Wolf Moon?

The Wolf Moon or Half Moon of January carries deep meaning in many cultures, named for the howling wolves that could often be heard during this time of year. It represents the harshness of deep winter and the survival instincts of wildlife, according to observervoice.com.