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You know that feeling when you click on a Google Doodle “just to see what it is,” and suddenly an hour disappears? That’s exactly what happened to me with Doodle Baseball. I thought I’d take a quick break between emails — ten minutes tops. Next thing I knew, I was grinning at a peanut pitcher, sweating over a digital bat, and whispering to myself, “Come on, just one more hit…”

It’s funny how something so simple — a one-click baseball game with cartoon snacks — can be this entertaining. But if you’ve played it, you already know: there’s nothing “simple” about nailing the perfect swing.

What Makes Doodle Baseball So Special?

At its core, Doodle Baseball is pure nostalgia packed into a Google search box. It’s a mini-game that came out as part of Google’s July 4th celebration, but it doesn’t need fireworks to make an impression. Everything about it — from the bright, candy-colored design to the goofy food characters — just feels joyful.