Earlier this year, Google announced that it would bring assistant-based games to Android Auto. Now, they’ve grown even bigger by adding a collection of 120 Zone GameSnacks touchscreen games to play on Android Auto.
Android Auto’s first gaming initiative, powered by the Google Assistant, focused on games you can play just with your voice, like Jeopardy and Trivia Crack. These have the distinct advantage of being playable while keeping your eyes on the road, and they help make the Google Assistant a bit more enjoyable.
But what about those times when you’re sitting in the parked car for a boring few minutes, maybe waiting for a store pickup or to pick up a friend? Android Auto’s latest foray into gaming turns your car’s infotainment system into a tablet for playing simple games, as long as your car has a touchscreen.
With the latest beta update for Android Auto, version 6.7, you will find a new icon in the launcher called “GameSnacks”. Tapping on it will take you to a collection of eight simple games developed by Google Zone 120, including Zoo Boom, Cannonballs 3D, and 2048 Giant.
Each of these games is designed to be played with simple taps on the screen, and compared to their existing mobile-optimized versions, the GameSnacks team has taken the time to optimize each game to be played on the go. landscape mode.
GameSnacks games are hosted on the web and built with HTML5, which means you’ll need an internet connection to start playing – so good luck playing from a parking lot. Most importantly, for security reasons Android Auto will not allow you to play any of the GameSnacks unless your car is parked.
From the few minutes we’ve played, each of these games is surprisingly fun and an easy time-killing way for players of all ages.
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