How to Play the Dinosaur Game on Google: Every Method
The famous pixel dinosaur lives inside the Chrome browser — but you don't have to wait for your WiFi to die to meet it. Here is every way to play the dinosaur game on Google, plus the always-online option: our own free dinosaur game, playable in any browser right from our homepage.
Method 1: The Offline Error Page (the Original)
- Open Google Chrome on a computer or phone.
- Disconnect from the internet — turn off WiFi or enable airplane mode.
- Try to load any website. The "No internet" page appears with the little dinosaur.
- Desktop: press the spacebar to start. Mobile: tap the dinosaur.
Method 2: The chrome://dino Address (No Disconnecting)
Type chrome://dino into Chrome's address bar and press Enter. The game loads full-screen while you're still online — the method most regulars use. We cover variations, flags and troubleshooting in the dedicated chrome://dino shortcut guide.
Method 3: Voice Assistants and Search
Asking an assistant to open "the dinosaur game" usually brings up either the Chrome Easter egg or a search result — our "Hey Google, dinosaur game" article explains what works and what doesn't on phones and smart displays.
Method 4: Always-Online Versions (Any Browser)
The Easter egg only exists inside Chrome and Edge. On Safari, Firefox, or a work machine where flags are locked down, use a web version instead:
- Our homepage dinosaur game — the classic desert runner with saved high scores.
- T-Rex Runner — the purist's classic mode.
- No Internet Game — permanent night-mode tribute to the error page.
- Dinosaur Game 3D — the three-lane perspective remake.
Controls Refresher
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Start / jump | SPACE or ↑ (tap on mobile) |
| Duck | Hold ↓ |
| Restart | SPACE after game over |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play the dinosaur game on Google without turning off WiFi?
Type chrome://dino into Chrome's address bar and press Enter — the game opens while you stay online. Alternatively, play a web version like the one on our homepage in any browser.
How do I start the dinosaur game once I see it?
On desktop, press the spacebar. On mobile, tap the dinosaur. The same key/tap makes the dino jump during play.
Can I play the Google dinosaur game on iPhone or Safari?
The built-in Easter egg is a Chrome/Edge feature, but web versions run in Safari and every other browser — our homepage dinosaur game works on any iPhone or iPad.
Why doesn't chrome://dino work on my computer?
On managed (school/work) devices, administrators can disable the offline game. In that case a web version is the simplest workaround.
Is the dinosaur game free?
Completely. The Chrome Easter egg ships free with the browser, and all the dinosaur games on this site are free to play with no downloads.