Guild Wars 2 on Google Maps

This Guild Wars 2 WvW Map is a Google Map of the world of Tyria used in the massively multiplayer online role-playing game.

The map follows a now familiar pattern for online game maps, allowing the user to view important locations in the game using the Google Maps controls. The map allows users to view the locations of Towers, Keeps, Supply Camps, Spawns, Castles and Orbs.

One nice new feature introduced by the Guild Wars 2 WvW Map is the ability to add weapons to the map. When you add a siege equipment to the map the range of the weapon is also displayed which should greatly help players in planning their campaigns.

Google Lego Maps

Google has decreed that there shall be no more work done today by releasing a new online LEGO building game. Build, created in partnership with LEGO, is a Chrome application that allows you to play with the world's largest LEGO set.

The application features a LEGO styled map of Australia. Users can choose plots on the Google Map and then use the LEGO set to create their own 3d buildings. Once you have selected a plot you can start building using a wide selection of LEGO bricks.


When you have finished your build you can publish your plot to the map and share a link to your creation with your friends by e-mail or by a Google+ account.

You had better clear your work schedule for the day now!

The World of Warcraft Google Map

The World of Mapcraft is a Google Map of the game world used in World of Warcraft. The map includes the new zones added as part of the Cataclysm expansion.

A lot of work has obviously gone into World of Mapcraft and it includes maps of not only Azeroth, Outland, Vash'jir and Deepholm but Battleground maps, Dungeon maps and Raid maps.

If you are interested in how the map was created there is a very detailed explanation here. You can alos view the source code on Github.

Also See

MapWoW - The first World of Warcraft Google Map

The Pathfinder World on Google Maps

Maps of Golarion is a Google Map of the Inner Sea world used in the Pathfinder roleplaying game.

The map uses custom map tiles with the Google Maps API  to provide an interactive map of the Inner Sea of Golarion. The map includes map markers to show important regions, cities and other important locations in the game world.

Mapped location include information and links to the Pathfinder wiki. There are plans to add an option for users to be able to add locations to the map and to provide adventure path lines to the map.

Also See

Elder Scrolls Maps with Skyrim
Grand Theft Auto IV - Custom Street View
Westeros Map

Maps Cube - The Google Maps Game

Google Maps Cube, Google's long awaited Google Maps game, has now been released. In the game you have to navigate a ball on a 3d Google Maps cube, avoiding the 3d buildings and other obstructions, by rotating the cube.

The object of the game is to roll a small ball through a city on Google Maps and reach the indicated destination. If you manage to steer the ball to the correct destination your time is displayed and you can proceed to the next level.

The game has a few nice features. For example, in London you can use the Underground subway lines to move from one part of the map to another. The game also becomes a bit more interesting as you progress through the game, the later levels feature some indoor maps and the final level involves some tricky maps created by mixing up the map tiles from different cities.

The game seems to require the Chrome browser.

A Game of Thrones on Google Maps

Westeros Map is a Google Map of the fictional continent of Westeros from George Raymond Richard Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy novels.

Westeros is the great continent in which the Seven Kingdoms resides and the map shows the location of important places in the novels. Clicking on a link in the map sidebar will zoom the map to the selected location.

Also See

Elder Scrolls Maps with Skyrim
Grand Theft Auto IV - Custom Street View

Killing Zombies on Your Phone

One of the most popular Google Maps based games Zombie Outbreak Simulator is now available as an iPhone app.

Zombie Outbreak Simulator allows you to play a game of zombie survival on top of a Google Map of your own neighborhood. In the game your job is to kill off all the zombies before they have picked off the entire civilian population. Alternatively you can just sit back and watch to see how long it would take a zombie invasion to finish off your neighbors.

You can purchase the Zombie Outbreak Simulator iPhone app from the App Store.

I'm the King of America on Google Maps

REGOde is a Google Maps territory grabbing game. REGOde players can choose an unclaimed city anywhere in the world and claim the throne of the city.

Once a player becomes a king of a city they can then post comments on that city and become its exclusive voice for the length of their reign. Other players can visit the city and read the comments and choose to follow your posts.

I'm currently the king of Washington, D.C.. During the beta phase of REGOde you only get to be king of a city for three days. Whilst you are king however you can post tips for visitors to your city or leave comments for your loyal minions.

Google Maps Tower Defence

Earlier today I created a pretty poor 8-bit Map Quest game using the Google Maps 8-bit NES map tiles. It didn't take long for Duncan Barclay to completely overshadow my pathetic efforts.

MapsTD is an amazing tower defence game built using the Google Maps API and the new 8-bit map tiles. I can't begin to imagine how Duncan could have put this together so quickly.

In the game you can choose from a number of location around the world. When you have selected a location you then have to defend it from attackers by strategically placing your defence towers. If you've ever played a Tower Defence game you should know what to expect. If you haven't then where have you been for the last few years?

Now go play - it is amazing!

When Zombies Attack Google Maps

World of the Living Dead is a browser based game of zombie survival that makes extensive use of Google Maps.

In the game you have to lead a small squad as you try to avoid the zombie hordes, scavenge for resources and set up safe-houses. Integral to your mission for survival is your handy Google Map. The map shows important locations in the game and luckily includes color-coded zones indicating where the zombies have already gained control.

So can you survive the World of the Living Dead?

Mapping the World of Minecraft

Mindfold is a service that provides unlimited on-demand servers for the game Minecraft (10 hours a month free - subscribe for unlimited play).

Anyone who creates a Minecraft world in Minefold gets an interactive Google Map of their world. Checkout the 'Explore' page to browse through all the maps created so far.

You don't have to join Minefold though to create a Google Map of a Minecraft world. Minecraft Overviewer and Tectonicus are Minecraft world renderers that allow users to create a Google Map of their Minecraft game.

The Elder Scrolls Are Back & Bigger

Elder Scrolls Maps with Skyrim has extended its map coverage of the Elder Scolls map world.

Now as well as a map of Skyrim, you can view maps of Oblivion and Shivering Isles . All three maps contain categorised markers that show where important locations are situated in the game world.

You can now also submit locations to the Skyrim map with the Skyrim Geolocator. This map allows you to submit locations in the game to the Skyrim Map.



The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Oblivion Map is another Google Map of Oblivion from the Elder Scrolls game world.

The map automatically loads important game locations in the current map view. The locations each have links to a game wiki about the selected location.

Skyrim Appears on Google Maps

You find amongst your possessions an ancient chart of Skyrim extracted from the Elder Scrolls. Now you will never get lost in your journeys through the nine provinces of Tamriel.

Your Skyrim Map includes a magical key that will guide you on your journey. Whether you search for a Dragonlair or an Imperial Camp the map will determine your adventure and light up your true path.

Legend tells that the map was created when the magical Fusion Tables were forged in the fires of the Google Maps API. This legend was imparted to me by the High Elves of Street View Funny.

A New Game - Google Maps Marble Madness

I know nothing about this game other than what appears in the video and the description given by Google on YouTube,

"Coming soon, play your world like never before with a game from the Google Maps team on Google+ Games powered by WebGL."

It looks to me like it is a Marble Madness type game built using Google Maps. That's enough to get me excited. According to the video the game is due to be released in February.

It's Snowing on Street View

A definite theme is emerging this week involving Christmas messages with Street View. Send a Christmas Street View Message is another very clever Google Maps app that lets you send a personal holiday greeting with your selected Street View.

Once you select a Street View location and add your own personal message this app creates a stylised Street View scene featuring snow and your greeting. The app pans and zooms around your chosen Street View accompanied by some nice soothing Christmas related music.

Once you are happy with your personal Christmas Street View scene you can send the URL link to your friends. This app uses WebGL, so you will need to use a compliant web browser (may I recommend Google Chrome).

A Google Maps Christmas Movie

This year it seems that everyone is trying to outdo everyone else by creating the best Maps Google Street View based Christmas Card wizard. Digital photo album specialists Hofmann have really pushed the boat out with the Christmas and Hofmann Christmas movie creator.

Christmas and Hofmann lets you create your very own Christmas movie in which Santa is shown visiting your own home (with some clever superimposed images from Street View). The app also lets you upload up to eight photographs, which are then featured in the finished movie.



Once you have created your personal Christmas movie you can send a link to it by e-mail or share it with your friends via Facebook or Twitter.

Also See

• Shelter - House Bling Christmas Cards - decorate your house in Street View with Christmas decorations
• Share a Carol with Google Maps Street View - send a Christmas carol movie featuring your selected image from Street View
• Xmap-Card - make your own Xmas card by rearranging map tiles
• Everyone Deserves a White Christmas - Create a snow scene by selecting any Street View image

More Google Maps Xmas Cards

I've just received my fourth Google Maps based Christmas card of the day ... and the Xmap-Card is one of my favourites.

Ubilabs' little Christmas card creator segments Google Maps into a number of little squares. The map tile in each square acts independently from the rest so that it is possible to move the individual map tiles around to create your own picture.

Creating your own picture can be a little difficult as it can take a while to find the correct shaped map tile or satellite image. Luckily Xmap-Card comes with a number of pre-configured templates, including a snowman and a Christmas tree.

When you have chosen a template or created your own card you can add a little message and send the URL link for the card to your friends.

Street View Snow

Here is another Christmas themed Street View application.

Everyone Deserves a White Christmas is a neat application that allows you to view any Street View image with added snow.

To create your own white Christmas you just need to add an address to this app and watch as some animated snow falls upon your chosen scene. You can then share your wintery scene via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.

There's something very clever going on under the hood of this app. As the snow falls it actually settles on the solid objects in the Street View image and somehow knows not to settle on the sky.

I can't work out how the snow detects solid objects in the image. I guess the app must somehow detect the color of the pixels in the image and, for example, avoid settling on the parts of the image that show the sky.

Share a Carol with Street View

Share a Carol with Google Maps Street View lets you create and send a virtual Christmas card with some Christmas carollers singing on top of your own Street View scene.

Creating your card is very easy. You just need to choose a Street View scene by entering an address or choosing a famous landmark from a drop-down menu (Big Ben, Times Square, the Eiffel Tower etc). You can then choose from a selection of carols.

Once you have finished a video of carollers will appear on top of your chosen Street View scene and sing you your chosen carol. You can then send your personal carol singing Christmas card via Facebook, Twitter or by sending the link via e-mail.

Shelter - House Bling Christmas Cards

UK housing charity Shelter have created this amazing Street View site that lets you decorate your house with some Christmas bling. Once you enter your postcode and find your house you can choose from a number of Christmas decorations to give your house that Christmas glow.

Once you have finished you can then share your creation via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail. The site has been created to remind you that no-one should be homeless at Christmas - so once you have created your decorated house please remember to give generously to Shelter.

A Street View First Person Shooter Game

Google Shoot View is pretty good fun. In essence the game is just a fire-able machine gun superimposed on top of Google Maps Street View and, to be honest, there isn't much of a game element to this app. But - is is a lot more fun than that makes it sound.

The game is embedded in a fairly accurate reproduction of the Google Maps user interface. So if you want to shoot up a particular location - you know where the search bar is (but do you know where you boss lives?).



(p.s. if anyone from Pool reads this - activate the link tag! The game would be much more viral if users could send a link of a particular location to friends.)