Doodle Halloween

Google Doodle Halloween (also known as Magic Cat Academy) is one of the most beloved Google Doodle games ever created. Released for Halloween 2016, this charming game features Momo the cat on a magical adventure to save her school from ghosts.

In this gesture-based game, you draw spell symbols to cast magic and defeat approaching ghosts. Each ghost displays a symbol above its head—draw that symbol quickly and accurately to banish it before it reaches you!

What Is Doodle Halloween?

Doodle Halloween puts you in the paws of Momo, a young cat wizard at the Magic Cat Academy. When ghosts invade the school, it's up to you to defend it using your magical drawing skills. The game features 5 levels, each with unique ghost types and increasing difficulty.

Google's adorable art style and smooth gameplay made this one of the most popular interactive Doodles ever released.

How to Play Doodle Halloween

The gameplay is intuitive but challenging:
• Draw the same symbol shown above a ghost's head using your mouse to defeat it. For ghosts with multiple symbols, draw the leftmost symbol first
• Don't let ghosts reach Momo - each ghost that touches her costs one heart
• Momo only has 5 hearts, and the only way to restore health is by defeating heart ghosts

Ghost Types & Symbols

As you progress, you'll encounter different ghosts:
• Simple ghosts with single-stroke symbols (lines, curves)
• Medium ghosts with two-stroke symbols
• Boss ghosts with complex multi-stroke patterns
• Speed ghosts that move faster
• Heart ghosts - defeating them restores one heart
• Lightning ghosts - defeating them removes one stroke from all ghosts on screen

Tips for Defeating More Ghosts

Want to become a master spellcaster? Here's what works:
• When many ghosts appear, use lightning ghosts to clear multiple symbols at once
• Prioritize ghosts closest to Momo
• Don't draw symbols too large - use shorter strokes to speed up symbol formation while maintaining accuracy
• Stay calm during boss battles
• Practice the more complex symbols

Why Doodle Halloween Is So Popular

• Adorable cat protagonist Momo
• Unique gesture-based gameplay
• Beautiful Halloween-themed art
• Progressive difficulty across 5 levels
• Satisfying spell-casting animations
• No download required—play instantly

The Magic Cat Academy Story

The game follows Momo, a black cat student at the Magic Cat Academy. When the Big Boss ghost steals the school's magic spell book, ghosts begin invading. Armed with her magic wand, Momo must draw spells to defeat the ghosts and recover the spell book.

More Doodle Games to Enjoy

If you love Doodle Halloween, check out these other classic Google Doodle games:
• Doodle Cricket - Bat against insect bowlers
• Doodle Baseball - July 4th home run fun
• Doodle Soccer - Goalkeeper challenge