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Google is creating gaming concept that brings us back to our childhood. Do you remember those games where you had to guide a marble through a maze by tilting and adjusting the game board? Google is creating virtual version of this where you guide a “digitized” marble through the streets and avenues on Google Maps. The as-yet-to-be-named game will launch next month and, of course, will be on Android-powered devices. Be sure to check out the video about this new game in this post.

And, check out this real-life version of the game:

Finally, on a completely unrelated note, Google has recently added a Public Alerts feature in Google Maps. So, gaming and providing the tools to keep people safe. Nice.

Tags: GEOINT, geospatial intelligence, Google, Google Maps, Google Maps Games, Mapping