Usually losing your internet connection is a bad thing. But ever since the creation of the endless runner, known only as the Chrome Dinosaur game, it can actually be a lot of fun.

But did you know that if you have an Android device, there is a way to play the Chrome Dinosaur game from your home screen whenever your heart desires, even if your internet connection is stronger than ever?

What’s the Google Chrome Dinosaur Game?

If you have ever used Google Chrome as your internet browser, you probably know all about the Chrome Dinosaur game already. It’s an elusive game that would only appear if your device wasn’t connected to the internet. Usually when this happens you just have to wait a little while, staring at your blank screen until your device can make a secure connection.

Man playing games on phone

During this time on Google Chrome, however, the Chrome Dinosaur game would appear to help you pass the time. It’s a seemingly endless runner in which you control a pixel dinosaur, your task is to press the space bar or tap the screen to jump over cacti and duck under flying pterodactyls.

How Can I Add the Google Chrome Dinosaur Game to My Android Home Screen?

There are plenty of useful Google widgets to add to your home screen, but the Chrome Dinosaur game is one of the classics. It’s easy to get so engrossed in the game that it’s actually a little disappointing when your internet page finally loads up, and you're wrenched away from your potential new high score.

If you want to avoid that at all costs and play the Chrome Dinosaur game to your heart's content, you can add it to your Android home screen as a widget. Here’s how:

Add Apps To Android By Holding Down On Home Screen
List of Widget Categories On Android Phone
Screenshot of Chrome Dino Game Widget From Google Chrome Widget Menu
Screenshot Of Chrome Dino Game On Android Home Screen
  1. Head to your home screen and press and hold an empty spot.
  2. Tap on the Widgets button.
  3. Scroll to the Chrome section and tap to expand it.
  4. Select the Chrome Dinosaur widget and hold it.
  5. Drag it to your desired location on your home screen.

Now that the Chrome Dinosaur game is always at the ready, simply tap it to play.

Enjoy the Chrome Dinosaur Game Whenever the Mood Strikes

What better way to kill time while waiting for an appointment or on public transport than with the Chrome Dinosaur game? Who knows, maybe you can actually defeat the final boss and make it to the end of the seemingly infinite game now that it is on hand at all times.