Summary

  • A new Google Doodle game, The Rise of the Half Moon, has absorbed many users, providing hours of engagement.
  • The card game, based on the lunar cycle, combines both puzzle and strategy elements, seeing players compete against a bot.
  • Players receive cards depicting various phases of the moon, placing them on the board to score points, with extra points awarded at the end of each round for control of cards.
  • While the rules are a little complex at first, playing the tutorial makes it easier to grasp.
  • There are 12 levels to beat in total, three initial levels where players are awarded a wildcard based on the lunar cycle, and four further wildcards to collect.
  • Users are keen to see additional features, such as multiplayer options, made available to turns this recurring Google Doodle into a successful mobile game.

By Dave Parrack

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