How to Play the Chrome Dinosaur Game

A complete beginner's guide to the T-Rex runner

Game Overview

The Chrome Dinosaur Game is a simple but challenging arcade-style game where you control a T-Rex dinosaur running through a desert landscape. Your goal is to avoid obstacles (cacti and pterodactyls) for as long as possible and achieve the highest score.

The game gets progressively faster and harder, making it increasingly difficult to survive. The longer you play, the higher your score.

Basic Controls

🎮 Keyboard Controls

  • SPACE - Jump over obstacles
  • DOWN ARROW - Duck under flying obstacles
  • SPACE (on game over) - Restart the game

📱 Mobile Controls

  • TAP - Jump over obstacles
  • SWIPE DOWN - Duck under flying obstacles

Obstacles

You'll encounter different types of obstacles as you play:

Small Cacti 🌵

Low obstacles that appear early in the game. Jump over them to avoid collision. They often appear in groups of 2-3.

Large Cacti 🌵🌵

Taller obstacles that require a higher jump. They appear as the game progresses and the difficulty increases.

Pterodactyls 🦖

Flying dinosaurs that appear after you reach a score of 400+. Duck under them or jump over them depending on their height.

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Scoring System

Your score increases as you survive longer:

  • You earn 1 point for every 10 milliseconds you survive
  • The game displays your current score in the top-right corner
  • Your high score is saved automatically and displayed as "HI"
  • Every 100 points, you get a visual achievement (screen flash)

Difficulty Progression

The game doesn't have levels—instead, it gets progressively harder:

  • Score 0-100: Slow speed, only small cacti
  • Score 100-400: Medium speed, mix of small and large cacti
  • Score 400+: Fast speed, pterodactyls appear
  • Score 700+: Night mode (visual change, no gameplay change)
  • Score 1000+: Very fast, obstacles spawn more frequently

Game Over

When you hit an obstacle, the game ends. You'll see:

  • A "GAME OVER" message in the center of the screen
  • A restart button (the circular icon)
  • Your final score and high score comparison

Press SPACE or tap the restart button to play again. Your high score is automatically saved.

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Special Features

🌙 Night Mode

After every 700 points, the screen inverts to night mode (dark background, light text). This is purely visual—the gameplay remains the same.

☁️ Clouds

Decorative clouds move across the background. They don't affect gameplay but add visual depth to the scene.

⭐ Coins

Earn coins based on your score (1 coin per 100 points). Use coins to unlock cosmetics and customize your dinosaur.

Pro Tips for Beginners

  • ✓ Start with short games to learn the timing
  • ✓ Practice jumping at a consistent rhythm
  • ✓ Don't panic when the speed increases
  • ✓ Focus on one obstacle at a time
  • ✓ Play regularly to improve your reflexes

Ready to Play?

Now that you know the basics, head back to the game and start playing! Remember: the goal is to survive as long as possible. Good luck!

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