Surprisingly, every single character in the game stands for a traditional ballpark food. The other team consists of hotdogs, nachos, and even soda cups, while you take on the role of peanuts. The design team's goal in using food characters was to create something significant, humorous, and immediately identifiable; the outcome was one of the Doodle's most striking features.
It Took Months to Get the Animations Just Right
The animation for Google's Doodle Baseball took months, despite how simple it looks. The animators gave each food figure its own distinct expressions and a variety of batting and pitching motions. Each home run feels more thrilling because to these pleasant but minor elements that give the game personality.
It Was Never Intended to Have Endless Gameplay
There was going to be a score cap in the game originally. The creators, however, discovered during testing that gamers were enjoying themselves too much in their pursuit of ever-increasing high scores. They made the decision to eliminate the limit so players could keep swinging until they missed, which added to the game's unlimited replayability.
Extra Catchy Thanks to Hidden Sound Effects
Subtle cheers, crunches, and snippets of the bat cracking are all part of the sound design. Real snack foods, such as peanut shells and broken chips, were used to record some effects. All of these minor details contribute to the game's endearing personality.
An Instant Classic
Fans continue to revisit Google's Doodle Baseball to relive it even though it was only there for a short while. It became one of the most beloved Google Doodle games ever made thanks to its comedy, simple controls, and repeat ability.