Google keeps on surprising the users. Google Doodles are such one example. But fooling the users on 1st April is becoming more of tradition for Google now. Last year (2011) Google fooled everyone with its . Encouraged by the fabulous response it got last year, Google has done it again. This Fool’s day, it is Google maps that are out to “fool” you.

Remember, if you are not too young, the old school 8 bits video games on which you used to play Mario and Contra? Google Maps are now available in the same 8 bits version. Does the pic below looks familiar?

And the fun part is all those areas which were not accessible previously or it has subtle part in the conspiracy theories are very well visible now. So you have . You can also see .

The funniest part is the video where Google explains why they launched the 8 bit version of the maps:

How to use the 8 bit version of Google Maps?

Using the 8 bit version is very simple. Follow the steps below:

• Go to Google Maps.
• Search whatever you want.
• To view the 8 bit version, from the top right corner, select Quest (assuming you are using Google in English), like this:

Did you like the prank by Google? Do let us know.