Chrome Dino Game: Olympic Swimming
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Quick Facts
A special Olympic take where the T-Rex swaps desert sprints for pool laps — created for the Tokyo 2020 Games.
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 refreshed the Chrome Dinosaur Game with several sports-themed twists. A blue Olympic torch could appear mid-run; grab it to switch into one of the limited-time Olympic events.
What It Did
In the Swimming edition, the T-Rex throws on goggles and takes a dive. Instead of hopping cacti, you guide the dino underwater, slipping beneath floating buoys. The dusty desert becomes a bright Olympic pool. Other featured sports included hurdles, surfing, equestrian, and gymnastics.
In true Olympic fashion, even a mistake earned your T-Rex a gold medal before the reset. Fresh backdrops and sport-specific animations made each mode feel distinct and celebratory.
Its Impact
These Olympic variations delighted players around the world, showing how a tiny offline game can join global festivities. The Swimming edition stood out with its underwater controls and breezy change of pace.
Why It Was Removed
As a limited event, the Olympic modes disappeared after the Games wrapped up — short-lived, memorable, and instantly collectible.
The Restored Experience
What’s New
Our restoration faithfully recreates the 2021 Olympic Swimming experience — the determined, goggle-clad T-Rex, the buoy obstacles, and the crisp aquatic vibe — while improving compatibility across modern devices.
The Easter Egg Experience
Click the button above to dive into Swimming mode. You may need to collect the blue torch first to unlock the Olympic events. Once you’re poolside, use the Down arrow to dive under buoys and keep your rhythm. Prefer to spectate? Toggle the optional AI/Bot Mode and watch the run unfold.
How to Play
- Click the button above to start.
- Press Space or tap to begin the standard run.
- Grab the blue Olympic torch to unlock the Olympic modes.
- In Swimming, press the Down arrow to dive under buoys.
- The pace will ramp up — stay sharp and keep your form clean!
Born as a clever offline pastime, Chrome Dino proved surprisingly versatile. The Olympic editions showed how a minimalist runner can celebrate global moments with fresh rules, visuals, and playful nods to each sport.
Final Thoughts
The Olympic Swimming edition turns our familiar T-Rex into a lane-cruising athlete. With this careful restoration, a once-temporary classic is swim-ready again for everyone to enjoy. Take the plunge — then explore the rest of our preserved Olympic events!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s different in the Chrome Dinosaur Game: Swimming Edition?
The Swimming edition swaps jumps for dives, adds underwater movement, and unlocks Olympic events by collecting the blue torch. In a fun nod to the Games, a crash still awards your dino a gold medal before restarting. It’s festive, friendly, and keeps the core runner feel intact.
Take the plunge 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!
