Gerald "Jerry" Lawson

Doodle Gerald "Jerry" Lawson was a Google Doodle game released on December 1, 2020, to celebrate the birthday of Gerald Lawson, a pioneering video game designer and engineer. Lawson was the creator of the first cartridge-based video game console, the Fairchild Channel F, which revolutionized the industry and laid the groundwork for the home video game market.

The game featured a pixelated image of Lawson, who is depicted as a character trying to assemble different components of a video game console. Players were tasked with helping Lawson collect the necessary parts and avoid obstacles in order to complete the console and launch a video game.

Doodle Gerald "Jerry" Lawson was praised for its fun and engaging gameplay, as well as its tribute to a lesser-known figure in the video game industry who made a significant contribution to the field. The game was also notable for its educational value, as it introduced many players to Lawson's story and the history of video game consoles.

Overall, Doodle Gerald "Jerry" Lawson was a great example of how Google Doodles can be used to celebrate under-recognized figures and educate users on important historical topics, all while providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.