Play T-Rex Dinosaur Game

Play the classic Dinosaur Game online no internet required! Help the T-Rex dodge cacti and pterodactyls in the fun, fast-paced Chrome Dino game. Easy to play, addictive, and perfect for quick breaks. Jump in and see how far you can run!

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How to play the Dinosaur Game?

Start the Game

If you're in the mood for a quick game, just visit chromedino.app and click the "Play" button—it's that simple. Or, for the classic experience, turn off your internet and open a new tab in Chrome. The little dinosaur will pop up, ready to run.
Start Running

When the game screen appears, your dinosaur starts running, seamlessly charging from left to right.
Avoid Obstacles

As you run, obstacles like cacti and flying birds will pop up in your path. Press the spacebar to make your dinosaur leap over them.
Survive and Score

Keep jumping over obstacles to stay alive and rack up points. The longer you keep running without a hitch, the higher your score climbs.
Game Over

If you hit an obstacle, the game is over. Your score will be displayed, and you can reload the page to start a new game.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dinosaur Game?

The Google Dinosaur Game is a fun, endless runner game built right into the Chrome browser. It shows up when you lose your internet connection, featuring a T. rex that runs through a desert landscape. Your mission is to leap over cacti and avoid flying pterodactyls, all while striving to achieve the highest score you can.

How do I start the game?

The game starts automatically when you hit the "No Internet" screen in Chrome. Just press the spacebar (on desktop) or tap the screen (on mobile) to get the dinosaur running. If you're online and still want to play, you can access the game by typing chromedino.app into your browser's address bar.

What are the basic controls?

Spacebar or Up Arrow (↑): Leap over cacti.
Down Arrow (↓): Duck to avoid flying pterodactyls.
R: Restart the game if you lose.

On mobile, tap the screen to make the dinosaur jump, or press and hold to make it duck.

What changes as the game progresses?

As the game moves on, the dinosaur picks up speed, making it increasingly difficult to dodge obstacles. The background gradually shifts from day to night, adding a visual change that challenges your focus. With no set endpoint, the game continues indefinitely—your run ends only when you crash into an obstacle.

Is there a maximum score or hidden features?

There's no official "maximum" score, but the game caps out at 99,999 points. Once you reach this number, the score resets to zero, though the game continues. Along the way, you'll encounter a hidden surprise—at certain score milestones, pterodactyls will appear at different heights, ramping up the difficulty.

Can I play the game offline and online?

Yes! Originally created as a fun distraction when you lost your internet connection, the game can now be enjoyed both offline and online. Simply type chromedino.app into your Chrome browser, and you can play anytime, even with an active internet connection.

Are there tips to improve my score?

For a higher score

Stay alert and track the surroundings closely, especially as the game speeds up.
Work on perfecting your jump timing, since obstacles will vary in how they appear.
Anticipate the pterodactyls by jumping and ducking rapidly when they appear.
The game will speed up, so consistent practice will sharpen your reaction time.

Test these strategies out next time you play, and challenge yourself to beat your high score!