Dinosaur Game
What is Dinosaur Game?
The Dinosaur Game, also known as Chrome Dino, is Google Chrome's famous offline easter egg game.
Created in 2014 by Sebastien Gabriel, Alan Bettes, and Edward Jung, it entertains users when their internet connection is lost.
The dinosaur theme is a playful joke that not having internet is like living in prehistoric times.
Dinosaur Game Key Features
- Simple one-button gameplay
- Endless side-scrolling desert landscape
- Pixelated retro graphics style
- Day and night cycle transitions
- Increasing speed and difficulty
- Two types of obstacles: cacti and pterodactyls
- No installation required
- Works offline and online
How to Play Dinosaur Game
- Press Space or Up Arrow to start the game
- Press Space or Up Arrow to jump over cacti
- Press Down Arrow to duck under pterodactyls
- Time your jumps carefully as speed increases
- Survive as long as possible
- Game switches between day and night modes
- Try to beat your high score
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the flying dinosaurs appear?
Pterodactyls start appearing after you reach a certain score threshold. You'll need to duck under them using the down arrow key instead of jumping.
Is there an ending to the game?
The game is endless and continues until you hit an obstacle. However, there is a maximum score that can be reached, though it requires playing for many hours!
Why does the game change from day to night?
The color scheme alternates between day and night as you progress through the game, adding visual variety and indicating your advancement.
Can I play this game without losing internet?
Yes! While originally designed for offline play, you can play the Dinosaur Game anytime by visiting chrome://dino in your Chrome browser or playing it here.