Chrome Dino Game: 10th Birthday Edition
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Quick Facts
A festive take on the classic Dinosaur game — birthday cake, party hats, balloons — for Chrome’s 10th anniversary.
2018-09
Restored
(Discontinued by Google)
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The Original Easter Egg
How It Started
The Chrome Dinosaur Game debuted in 2014 as a clever offline Easter egg. When your connection drops, it pops up on Chrome’s error page — press Space or tap the dino to kick off your prehistoric dash.
In September 2018, Google marked Chrome’s 10th anniversary with this Birthday Edition, sprinkling festive touches across the desert.
What It Did
The Birthday Edition kept the classic endless-runner feel and layered in cheerful details. Snag a birthday cake and your T-Rex instantly dons a party hat. Balloons drift across the sky, turning the usual desert into a mini celebration. By day the hat is blue; at night it switches to red for extra flair.
The result: the familiar run reimagined as a quick, joyful party lap.
Its Impact
Chrome’s dino has fans everywhere — especially where connections can be spotty — thanks to its instant, offline fun.
The limited-time Birthday Edition became a little digital keepsake, highlighting Google’s playful way of celebrating milestones.
Why It Was Removed
The birthday theme appeared throughout September 2018, then the game returned to its standard look — making that month a shared, one-time celebration for players.
The Restored Experience
What’s New
Our restoration mirrors the 2018 original down to the details — cakes, hats, balloons — then smooths the experience with modern optimizations. We’ve added dark theme support and improved mobile compatibility so everyone can join the fun.
The Easter Egg Experience
Click the button above to join the birthday run! Guide your T-Rex through the festive desert, grab cakes to wear a party hat, and keep an eye on the balloons drifting past as you chase a new high score.
How to Play
- Click the button above to begin the celebration.
- Press the spacebar or up arrow key to start jumping.
- Avoid the cacti and pterodactyls as usual.
- Collect birthday cakes to unlock your party hat!
- Enjoy the balloons floating in the background, but stay sharp!
The original game was created by Chrome UX team members Sebastien Gabriel, Alan Bettes, and Edward Jung. Its codename, “Project Bolan,” was a nod to Marc Bolan, frontman of glam rock band T. Rex. The dinosaur theme playfully hints at being “back in the prehistoric ages” without internet. This tradition of creative fun goes back to the very first Google Doodle in 1998, which featured the Burning Man logo.
Final Thoughts
The Birthday Limited Edition is a great example of Google’s tradition of marking milestones with interactive surprises. From offline distraction to anniversary celebration, the T-Rex runner keeps winning hearts. Our restoration brings that joyful moment back. Join the party, then explore more of our carefully preserved Google Easter eggs!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s special about the Chrome Dinosaur Game Birthday Edition?
The Birthday Edition adds festive flair to the classic endless runner! Released for Chrome’s anniversary, it features collectible cakes that give your dino a party hat, and balloons floating against the desert backdrop.
Our enhanced version includes all the original party touches plus our exclusive AI/Bot Mode. You can even let the bot run flawlessly while rocking its festive hat!
What is the Chrome Dinosaur Game?
The Chrome Dinosaur Game is a built-in mini game in Google Chrome that appears when you’re offline. It’s a simple, endlessly replayable runner starring a charming pixel T-Rex.
Your goal is to jump over cacti and duck under pterodactyls as the pace ramps up. The longer you last, the higher your score climbs.
You can launch it by typing chrome://dino in the address bar, pressing Space on the “No internet” page, or just play it here anytime.
How do you play the Chrome Dinosaur Game?
Timing is everything — here’s the quick guide.
- Press Space or the Up arrow to start and to jump over obstacles.
- Press the Down arrow to duck under flying pterodactyls.
- The game speeds up the longer you survive, so stay alert!
- Hit an obstacle and it’s game over — but you can jump right back in to beat your high score.
What is AI/Bot Mode in the Chrome Dinosaur Game?
AI/Bot Mode hands the controls to an algorithm that handles jumping and ducking with precise timing, showing an optimal way to play.
Toggle it on with one click during the game. Then relax and watch the T-Rex navigate the desert — great for studying patterns or chasing the 99,999 max score!
