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Google Gravity Sphere
Trick
Gravity makes the page fall, and Ball Pool makes things bounce, but Sphere does something different: it makes the page orbit. It's the most "designed" looking of the early experiments, and it's a great one to show someone who has already seen Gravity. This post is part of our Google gravity and underwater tricks guide.
Short version: Google Sphere is a 2009 experiment by Mr.doob that arranges the Google page's elements into a rotating 3D sphere. It's dated to May 2009, after Ball Pool and Google Gravity.
Worth knowing
- It uses 3D arrangement rather than falling physics.
- It came third in Mr.doob's 2009 run: Ball Pool, Gravity, then Sphere.
- It's an independent experiment, not an official Google feature.
What it does
Instead of letting things drop, Sphere places the elements of the page around an invisible globe and lets them turn. The scene looks as if the page has been wrapped around a ball. Roundups describe the text as rotating in a circle to simulate a sphere, and the search box stays put while the rest moves around it.
Three experiments, three ideas
| Experiment | Idea | Feels like |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Pool | Collisions | A toy |
| Google Gravity | Physics on page elements | A trick |
| Google Sphere | 3D arrangement | A piece of art |
Together they show a creator trying different ideas on the same page, which is part of why they earn a place in our complete list of Google Easter eggs.
How to try it
- Open the Google Sphere experiment on Mr.doob's site.
- Wait for the elements to arrange themselves.
- Move your mouse and watch the sphere respond.
- Compare it with Gravity in a second tab.
Why it feels good
- It's smooth. Rotation is easier on the eye than tumbling.
- It's tidy. Nothing ends up in a pile.
- It's different. It's a good one to show people who think they've seen it all.
If you like the old-web look, our retro Google tricks guide has more.
How we checked this: We used listings of Mr.doob's projects and several explainers for the date and description. Sphere is also covered by other sites, so we kept to what sources agree on. If something here is out of date for you, email ownerflexora.ai@gmail.com and we will fix it.
Your turn: Set Sphere and Gravity side by side. Which one would you show first to someone who has never seen either?
More tricks to try
Worried about copies and ads? The Google gravity unblocked guide covers safe ways to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
To see more of the creator's work, visit Mr.doob's website.