Dino Game: The Ultimate Guide to Chrome’s Iconic Offline Runner

by charliebrown1110 on Jun 19th, 2025 06:40 AM

The dino game is an endless runner game built into the Google Chrome browser. It activates automatically when users try to load a webpage without an internet connection. The game stars a small dinosaur—specifically a Tyrannosaurus rex—who must run through the desert, dodging cacti and flying pterodactyls along the way.

Developed by Google engineers in 2014, the game is also affectionately known as the "Chrome Dinosaur Game" or simply "T-Rex Game." Its purpose was to entertain users during moments of no connectivity, but it quickly gained popularity due to its nostalgic design, minimal controls, and challenging mechanics.