The
dino game also called the Chrome Dinosaur Game or simply "No Internet" game, is a hidden browser game developed by Google and built into the Chrome web browser. It has become a cultural staple of the digital age—an unexpected gem that turns internet downtime into a nostalgic adventure.
The game was introduced in September 2014 as a light-hearted way to entertain users when they lose internet connectivity. Created by Chrome UX developers Edward Jung, Sebastien Gabriel, and Alan Bettes, the concept was simple: if you're offline, why not play a game while you wait?
The choice of a dinosaur—a Tyrannosaurus rex—was deliberate. It symbolized the "prehistoric" time before the internet existed. The game was originally referred to as "Project Bolan," a nod to Marc Bolan, lead singer of the band T. Rex.
