How to Do a Simple but Fun Google Trick

Google is loaded with tricks and Easter eggs. To do a simple, fun Google trick, try one of the following.

Method 1 of 2: Amusing Yourself

1.   Google zerg rush. Your search results will be attacked and destroyed by Google o’s – a reference to StarCraft.

2.   Google the answer to life, the universe, and everything. The Google calculator will tell you that this is 42 – a reference to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

3.   Google do a barrel roll. The results page will do a full spin.

4.   Go to Google translate. Set the translated language to German, type any combination of the words pv, bschk, zk, and kkkkkkk, and press the audio button at the bottom right. Write at least five of these phrases (the more the better) and they will be played back to you in beatbox.

5.   Google tilt or askew. Your search results will sit at an angle.

6.   Google binary. The number of search results will be written in binary.

7.   Go to google.com/webhp?hl=xx-pirate. All the Google content will be translated into pirate.

8.   Google the loneliest number. The Google calculator will tell you that this is 1.

9.   Go to google.com/pacman. The Google logo will become a playable Pacman game.

10.   Write "anagram" in Google search. It will say: "Do you mean, "nag a ram"?

Method 2 of 2: Tricking Your Friends

1.   Go to darkartsmedia.com/google.html. Here, you will see a web page that looks similar to Google.

2.   Place your fingers over the oo in Google.

3.   Click anywhere outside of the search box.

4.   Wait 3 seconds before removing your fingers. The oo is now gone.

5.   Place your fingers back over the spot where the oo belongs and rub them gently back and forth.

6.   Click anywhere outside of the search box.

7.   Wait 3 seconds before removing your fingers. The oo has now reappeared.

8.   Click anywhere outside of the search box and you will be directed to the real Google.