Google’s Arts and Culture Lab is no stranger to blending art and technology to push creativity forward. AI art tools are transforming the way we make artwork, and it seems Google is pushing the envelope with fun and artsy experiments. One result of this is AI-generated casual games, and you can play four of them right now for free.
So, what are these games, and how do you play them? Let’s find out.
Un-Dough!
The premise of Un-Dough! is that the world is covered in dough, and it is your job to uncover the world’s popular landmarks. Basically, you select a location on the globe, such as the USA, Egypt, or India, and you’re shown a crude putty-like version of a landmark, which is impressively generated by AI. You have to guess the letters that make up the name of the monument to reveal the actual thing.
You have seven tries, which is all you need to beat the hangman-style levels. As you fill in the letters of the monument’s name, it becomes more detailed. And once you reveal the final letter(s), you can see the monument in its full dough glory.
There are 40 monuments to uncover in Un-Dough! And you can squeeze a few hours of fun out of this casual gaming experiment. And if you’re a fan of games like this, check out these free word game apps for Android and iPhone as well.
XYZ Toy
In XYZ Toy, you’re given empty Scrabble-like tiles, and you have to guess the word they make up. Some of the words are revealed to get you started, but here’s the kicker: the clue to uncover the rest is in the font.
The font of the revealed tiles is an AI-generated image. All you have to do is click on the revealed letters to see the clue they contain to help you figure out the rest. You have five guesses to do this.
Once you do, it's on to the next word. Simple enough, but fun! And if you love Wordle, you will find this game to be a much easier experience than that.
Odd One Out
In this game, an AI-generated piece of art is hidden among artwork created by humans, and you have to guess which one it is by picking, well, the Odd One Out.
You only have four tries to get it right, and you’re up against a timer. Believe us, this game is harder than it sounds. Good luck!
Haiku Imagined
Haiku Imagined is different from the puzzle games mentioned above in that, while it’s an interactive experience, there’s really not much gameplay involved. You pick an image from a grid and with that, you get a haiku poem. The haiku is written by an actual person, but it consists of AI-generated images, sounds, and music to bring it to life.
You can click on different parts of the haiku (like we clicked on the word sword in the poem pictured above) to view more AI-generated imagery and audio.
When you’re done, pick another image from the grid and enjoy the next haiku.
Enjoy Google’s AI-Generated Games
So those are the available AI-generated games that Google has created. They’re easy to play and even enjoyable if you feel like playing something artsy and casual. Although these games are simple, the possibility to produce more of these fun experiences is exciting.