Dinosaur Game

The Dinosaur Game first appeared in September 2014, created by a group of Google Chrome developers as a fun feature to make “no internet” moments less frustrating. The concept was simple: when your connection drops, instead of staring at an error page, you could jump into a game where a cute T-Rex runs endlessly through a desert filled with obstacles.

One of the developers, Sebastien Gabriel, explained that the idea behind the game was inspired by prehistoric times—“when Wi-Fi didn’t exist.” The result was the small gray dinosaur we now know and love, ready to keep you company during internet outages.

How to Play

Playing the Dinosaur Game couldn’t be easier. When you see the message “No internet” and the little dinosaur icon on Chrome, just press the Spacebar (or tap on mobile) to start. The T-Rex will begin running automatically from left to right.

Your mission? Avoid obstacles by:

• Pressing Spacebar (or tapping the screen) to jump over cacti.

• Pressing the down arrow key to duck under pterodactyls flying at different heights.

The game speeds up the longer you survive, making it harder to react in time. There’s no finish line, no level system, and no power-ups—just you, your reflexes, and the determination to beat your own high score.