Chrome Dino Game: Olympic Hurdling
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Quick Facts
Olympic special edition: the T‑Rex takes to the track and clears hurdles — a nod to Tokyo 2020.
2021-07
Restored
(Discontinued by Google)
Interact with the Easter Egg
The Original Easter Egg
How It Started
During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), Google added several sports-themed modes to the Chrome Dinosaur game. A blue Olympic torch could appear mid-run — grab it to switch into one of the limited-time events.
What It Did
In the Hurdling edition, cacti become hurdles and the T-Rex sprints on a stadium track. The core is still timing your jumps, but the athletic setting gives the run a fresh, competitive vibe. Other Olympic variations included swimming, equestrian, gymnastics, and surfing.
As speed builds, so does the challenge — clean timing is everything, just like a real race.
Its Impact
The straightforward swap to hurdles made this mode instantly approachable while still feeling new. Players loved how naturally the T-Rex slipped into track-and-field mode.
Why It Was Removed
Like the rest of the Olympic set, these modes were temporary and disappeared after the Games — short-lived, memorable, and collectible for those who played them.
The Restored Experience
What’s New
Our restoration brings back the Olympic hurdling experience — the stadium backdrop, hurdle layouts, and brisk, athletic feel — while improving compatibility across today’s devices.
The Easter Egg Experience
Click the button above to hit the track. You may need to collect the blue torch first to unlock the Olympic events. Once you’re racing, press Space or the Up arrow to clear each hurdle with crisp timing. Prefer to watch? Toggle the optional AI/Bot Mode and let it run.
How to Play
- Click the button above to begin.
- Press Space or tap to start the standard run.
- Grab the blue Olympic torch to unlock the Olympic modes.
- In Hurdling, press Space or the Up arrow to leap over hurdles.
- The pace will ramp up — keep your timing clean and stay focused.
Chrome Dino’s minimal design proved surprisingly flexible. The hurdling edition shows how a few smart changes can spin a familiar runner into a new, event-ready experience.
Final Thoughts
The Olympic Hurdling edition is a lively tribute to track and field. With this careful restoration, it’s playable again for everyone. Clear those hurdles — then explore the rest of our preserved Olympic events!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s special about the Chrome Dinosaur Game: Hurdling edition?
The Hurdling edition swaps cacti for hurdles on a stadium track. Collect the blue torch to unlock other Olympic events, and — true to the celebration — if you stumble, your dino still flashes a gold medal before restarting. It’s accessible, thematic, and keeps the crisp, timing-first feel of the classic.
Sprint down the track and chase a new personal best!
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!
