Chrome Dinosaur Game Goes Olympic: The Skateboarding Edition
👇 Scroll down to find the Easter egg
Quick Facts
A hypothetical Olympic-themed version of the Chrome Dino game where the T-Rex skateboards, created by elgooG as an addition to the official Olympic set.
elgooG (Original Dino game by Google)
2021-07
Available on elgooG
Interact with the Easter Egg
The Original Easter Egg
Discovery and Activation
The standard Chrome Dinosaur game is accessible when offline or via "chrome://dino". Google released official Olympic variations (hurdles, equestrian, swimming, gymnastics) for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021). These were activated by colliding with a blue Olympic torch within the standard game.
This skateboarding version is not an official Google creation. It is a hypothetical addition created by this website(elgooG), inspired by the official Olympic themes and the inclusion of skateboarding as a new sport in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Visuals and Features
This elgooG-created skateboarding version imagines the T-Rex on a skateboard. The gameplay would likely involve a combination of actions: jumping (spacebar or up arrow) to perform ollies over obstacles, potentially ducking (down arrow) to go under barriers, and perhaps even left/right arrow keys for balance or trick variations. This keeps it consistent with it including the original core game's spirit, and combined with the existing Olympic version.
Obstacles could include ramps, rails, cones, and perhaps even other skateboarders (represented by other pixelated creatures). The background could feature a stylized skatepark environment.
Impact and Reception
Since this is a hypothetical addition by this website(elgooG), the impact section focuses on the potential reception. An official skateboarding version likely would have been well-received, fitting in with the other Olympic sports and appealing to fans of skateboarding. elgooG's creation aims to fill that hypothetical gap and provide an additional fun variation on the Dino game.
Discontinuation
The official Google Olympic variations were temporary, available only during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This elgooG-created skateboarding version is not subject to that limitation and is available permanently on this website. This differentiates it from the official, time-limited releases.
Experiencing the Restored Easter Egg
Recreated vs. Original
This skateboarding version is an original creation by this website, inspired by, but not a direct replica of, any official Google Easter egg. Therefore, there's no "original" to compare it to in the traditional sense. It's designed to be consistent with the style and spirit of the official Chrome Dino Game and its Olympic variations.
The game is optimized for both light and dark themes and offers full mobile compatibility.
The Restored Easter Egg Experience
To play the elgooG-created Olympic Skateboarding version of the Chrome Dinosaur Game, scroll down and click the button. This will take you to the dedicated game page.
Steps to Interact with the Easter Egg
- Click on the button at the top of this page.
- Press the spacebar (or tap on mobile) to start the game and make the T-Rex jump.
- Use the up arrow to jump, and potentially the down arrow to duck (if implemented). Left/right arrows might be used for balance or tricks (depending on the final design).
- Avoid obstacles like ramps, rails, and cones.
- The game will speed up, requiring faster reactions!
While this is a hypothetical addition, it's inspired by the real Chrome Dino Game and the spirit of the Olympic variations. The original game was a simple way to alleviate the frustration of no internet. The Olympic versions expanded on this by incorporating timely events.
Conclusion
The Chrome Dinosaur Game: Olympic Skateboarding edition (created by this website) is an imagined extension of Google's Olympic-themed Dino variations. While not an official Google release, it aims to provide a fun and engaging experience in the same spirit. Click the button below to try it out, and be sure to explore the actually restored official Google Olympic variations and other Easter eggs on this website!