What is the Google Doodle today? How to Play Popcorn Game

Popcorn kernels, one of America's most popular snacks, run across the screen and appear to be the last unpopped kernel. Here's how you can play the game.

Pop, Pop, Pop, Pop is the name of the popcorn on Wednesday when the global Google Doodle introduces the ever-popular treat.

The interactive doodle will go live in the US on Wednesday at 12pm ET, showcasing the classic treat in a fun game.

Popcorn is a popular treat in the USA. According to the US Census Bureau, Americans consume about 14 billion liters of popcorn per year. That's an average of about 43 liters per person nationwide.

In addition to the fun popcorn art, users can also play a game related to popcorn. Kernels from all over the world can compete against each other with one goal: not to get popped.

The Doodle is available for a limited time and runs until Thursday, September 26th at 11:59 p.m. ET.

How do I play the Popcorn Google Doodle?

For users who want to be the last kernel standing, accessing the game is easy: clicking on the doodle will launch the game. Once inside, people can choose whether to play alone or invite friends, in what Google calls “Squad Mode.”

In solo mode, players can choose a kernel with special abilities and appearance. Each of them has different skills to dodge projectiles and avoid being hit by butter. Squad mode has the same functionality as Solo mode, but allows players to play together with friends.

Once the game begins, players have one mission: to survive. Using the arrow keys, the cores can run across the board to avoid hits. Pressing the spacebar activates the Kernel's special ability when there are projectiles nearby.

The last kernel standing is the winner!

What is a Google Doodle?

Google Doodles are designs that appear on the Google homepage.

Google says the designs celebrate a “range of local and international themes,” ranging from holidays and anniversaries to groundbreaking figures who influenced culture.

Google Doodles come in many formats, including static illustrations, animations, slideshows, videos, and interactive games.

Who designs Google Doodles?

According to Google, the team behind Doodles consists of in-house artists called “Doodlers,” engineers, designers, program managers, marketers and cultural consultants.

“We also work with local guest artists and creatives from around the world to bring doodles to life,” the company’s website says.

Contributor: Gabe Hauari

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a featured news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

Popcorn kernels, one of America's most popular snacks, run across the screen and appear to be the last unpopped kernel. Here's how you can play the game.

How do I play the Popcorn Google Doodle?

What is a Google Doodle?

Who designs Google Doodles?

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