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Before Leo could blink, his chair tilted forward, and he fell into the screen.

, Google featured guest artists from all 32 participating nations to illustrate what soccer looks like in their home countries. Google Doodles Soccer 2012 - Google Doodles google doodle games soccer verified

On July 28, 2012, Google celebrated the London Summer Olympics with a series of playable Doodles. While there were several sports (basketball, hurdles, and canoe slalom), the game became an instant classic. Before Leo could blink, his chair tilted forward,

While Google creates hundreds of interactive Doodles, the Soccer game hit a specific "sweet spot" of game design that kept office workers and students glued to their screens. While there were several sports (basketball, hurdles, and

, the "father of modern soccer" who wrote the first standardized rules for the Football Association in 1863. Paul the Octopus

Because Doodles are temporary, they disappear from the homepage after a day or two. However, Google maintains a permanent, verified archive: