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Olympic-Themed ‘Google Playground’ Features Animated Artwork by Yang Liu

Illustrated setting Google's 'The Playground' with an Eiffel Tower surrounded by various sporting arenas

In celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Portland, Oregon-based content agency Oddfellows has partnered with Google to launch the newest iteration of The Playground, an immersive mini-game that transports players into a sport-themed, Parisian-inspired world.

Featuring 2D animation by Character Animation student Yang Liu (Film/Video BFA 25), The Playground challenges users to uncover 20 of the most searched sports, French icons, and memorable moments from the history of the Olympic Games.

Initially launched in 2023 to mark Google’s 25th anniversary, Google Playground was designed by Oddfellows as an interactive world where users could search for 25 of the most significant people, places, and moments of the past quarter-century.

Play the Olympic-themed game here.

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Olympic-Themed ‘Google Playground’ Features Animated Artwork by Yang Liu