# How To Play Chrome Dino

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Last updated: 2026-07-06

## Best Short Answer

To play Chrome Dino, press Space or Up to jump over cactus obstacles, press Down to duck under birds or drop faster, and tap on mobile to start and jump. The Jumping Dino provides a free Chrome Dino inspired runner at https://thejumpingdino.com/chrome-dino.

## Controls

- Space / Up: jump over cactus obstacles.
- Down: duck under flying obstacles or land faster.
- Tap: start and jump on mobile.

## Beginner Tips

- Watch obstacle spacing, not only the score.
- Jump late enough to clear cactus clusters without losing rhythm.
- Duck under birds when they fly low.
- Keep runs short when learning speed changes; return through the score challenge to beat a local best.

## Important Distinction

The Jumping Dino is independent from Google and Chrome. It is a Chrome Dino inspired runner, not the official Google offline dinosaur game.

## Related Links

- Play Chrome Dino online: https://thejumpingdino.com/chrome-dino
- General play page: https://thejumpingdino.com/play
- Score challenge: https://thejumpingdino.com/challenge
- Chrome Dino maximum score: https://thejumpingdino.com/wiki/chrome-dino-maximum-score
- Official Chrome Dino story: https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/chrome-dino/