Chrome Dino Game: Olympic Surfing
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Quick Facts
Olympic edition: the T-Rex swaps desert runs for ocean surfing — for Tokyo 2020.
2021-07
Restored
(Discontinued by Google)
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The Original Easter Egg
How It Started
For the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), Google rolled out temporary Olympic themes for the Chrome Dinosaur Game. A blue Olympic torch could appear at random — grab it to switch into a special event mode.
What It Did
The Surfing edition turns our desert dino into a wave-rider. With goggles on and steady footing, the T-Rex carves across the water while you jump over sharks and rocks and duck beneath floating buoys. Other Olympic events included hurdles, equestrian, gymnastics, and swimming.
The ocean backdrop and smooth wave animations delivered an easygoing surf vibe, while the trademark difficulty curve kept the challenge rising.
Its Impact
These Olympic variations showed how a tiny offline game can celebrate a global moment. Surfing quickly became a fan favorite for its breezy pace and fresh mechanics.
Why It Was Removed
As limited-time content, the Olympic modes vanished once the Games ended — short, memorable, and instantly collectible.
The Restored Experience
What’s New
Our restoration faithfully recreates the 2021 surfing experience — the wave-riding T-Rex, ocean obstacles, and sun-splashed atmosphere — while improving compatibility for modern browsers and mobile devices.
The Easter Egg Experience
Click the button above to hit the waves. You may need to collect the blue torch to unlock Surfing. Once you’re on the board, use the Up arrow to jump sharks and rocks, and the Down arrow to duck buoys. Prefer to spectate? Toggle the optional AI/Bot Mode and watch the run.
How to Play
- Click the button above to begin.
- Press Space or tap to start the standard run.
- Collect the blue Olympic torch to unlock the event modes.
- In Surfing, jump over sharks and rocks, and duck under buoys.
- The pace ramps up — stay balanced and ride it out!
Chrome Dino began as a clever offline pastime, and the Olympic editions showed its range — from desert runner to surf contender — without losing the pick-up-and-play charm.
Final Thoughts
The Olympic Surfing edition is a playful salute to the Tokyo Games. With this careful restoration, the wave-riding T-Rex is back for everyone to enjoy. Catch a clean line, then check out the rest of our preserved Olympic events!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s special about the Chrome Dinosaur Game: Surfing Edition?
The Surfing edition adds beach vibes and board control to the classic runner. Grab the blue torch to unlock Olympic events, jump sharks and rocks, and duck buoys. In a fun nod to the Games, wiping out still awards your dino a gold medal before the restart.
Hang ten and see how far you can surf!
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!
