How-To

How to Play the Dino Game Without Internet

The dino game was made for exactly this moment — the internet drops and you need something to do. Here's how to play it with no connection.

In Chrome, offline

When Chrome can't reach a page, it shows the "No Internet" screen with the little dinosaur. Press Space (or tap on mobile) and the run begins. No connection needed — the game lives inside the browser.

Trigger it on purpose

You don't have to wait for an outage. Type chrome://dino in the address bar any time to open it.

Keep our version handy

Because our online dino game is lightweight, once the page has loaded it keeps playing smoothly. Bookmark it so it's one tap away whenever boredom — or a dead connection — strikes.

The irony that made the game famous: losing your internet is the one time you're guaranteed something fun to do.

Learn the controls first in our how-to-play guide.

FAQ

Can you play the dino game without internet?

Yes — that's its whole purpose. Chrome's No Internet page runs the dino offline; press Space or tap to play.

How do I start the dino game when offline?

On the Chrome No Internet page, press the Space bar on desktop or tap the dinosaur on mobile to start running.

Enough reading — go play

Put it to the test with a quick run.

Play the Dino Game