T-Rex Game

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T-Rex Dinosaur Game

Google Dinosaur Game (T-Rex Game)

Google developers often make surprises for users in the form of "Easter eggs". Chrome Dino (Lonely T-Rex) is one of them. Mini-game in the genre of "runner" appears in the browser when there are problems with the Internet, so the developers help users to brighten up the waiting for a signal.

You can play Google Chrome Dino from your mobile device or computer, even in offline mode. The main requirement is the presence of the Chrome browser.

Game history

Google Dinosaur game first appeared in 2014 in the Canary version of the Google Chrome browser. It took the developers a couple of months to implement the idea. The game was announced by Google Chrome Evangelist Francois Beaufort, who intrigued users with the statement that the browser has a Tyrannosaurus Rex and it is waiting.

According to Chrome designer Sebastien Gabriel, the dinosaur as the main character was chosen to refer to "prehistoric times". The Tyrannosaurus was given the code name "Project Bolan" in honor of Marc Bolan, lead singer of the English rock band T. Rex from the 70s.

According to Google employees, every month Android and Chrome users launch the game 270 million times. As you might guess, the game is popular in countries with poor Internet access.

Over time, the game Chrome Dinosaur became so popular that it received a permanent address from the developers (chrome://dino), allowing you to play without turning off the Internet.

In response to the question of how long it will take to complete "runner", Google jokes: "We set a limit that it will take about 17 million years. About as long as there were tyrannosaurs on Earth."

How to play Google Chrome Dinosaur Game

No Internet Dinosaur Game

Almost every Chrome user has ever encountered a T-Rex, which is the name of the only species of Tyrannosaurus rex. T-Rex appears on the page along with the message "No Internet connection". Many people perceive the picture as a joke and do not realize that it's time to have fun in the company of a dinosaur, pterodactyls and cacti.

Game rules

To start playing, press the space bar. To start on mobile devices, simply tap the screen. The game uses three keys: 

  • To make the T-Rex sit down, press the down arrow -↓. 
  • The dinosaur will jump if you press the up arrow — ↑. 
  • You can use the space bar or the arrow ↑to jump over obstacles. 

The goal of the game is to jump over cacti, Dodge pterodactyls, and score more points. After 400 points, pterodactyls will appear, and at the 700 mark, night will come in the game. In addition, the speed gradually increases, and it becomes more difficult to overcome obstacles. If the dinosaur can't do it, you'll have to start all over again.

The rules are simple, but you can't win the game — it's endless.

Cheat codes on Chrome Dino

If you do not really like the eternal struggle with obstacles, there is good news-cheats for the game. Open the developer console in the browser, and enter the code:

  • Runner.in.playingIntro = true. The dinosaur will be able to run without any obstacles and gain points. 
  • Runner.in.gameOver = function(){}. Obstacles remain, but they are no longer afraid of T-Rex-he rushes ahead.
  • Runner.in.setSpeed (100). If you think that the dinosaur runs slowly, you can speed it up and score more points.
  • Runner.in.playingIntro = false. To return to normal mode, enter this cheat.

You can enter commands one at a time or combine them to get as many points as possible. Perhaps you will surprise your friends with your achievements, but you know that it is better to play honestly.