This project recreates a minimal Chrome Dino-style game running on an Arduino using an SH1106 OLED screen. The Dino character is represented as a rolling 16x16 circle with a simple rotation animation. Obstacles are triangle-shaped cactuses, and the ground is drawn with tiled squares. The game includes jump mechanics, collision detection, scoring, and a restart screen.
- Smooth rolling animation for the Dino
- Small jump for a responsive gameplay feel
- Triangle cactus obstacle
- Ground rendered using small 4x4 tiles
- Score counter
- Game Over + restart logic
- Arduino (UNO/Nano/Pro Mini)
- SH1106 128x64 OLED display (I2C)
- Push button (jump control)
- Optional: resistor for button
OLED SH1106
- VCC → 5V
- GND → GND
- SCK → A5
- SDA → A4
Button
- A → Pin 2
- D → GND
Using internal pull-up: pinMode(BTN, INPUT_PULLUP);
- Adafruit_GFX
- Adafruit_SH110X
Make sure to install these libraries via the Arduino Library Manager.
- Press the button to make the Dino jump.
- Avoid hitting the cactus.
- Each time the obstacle resets, your score increases.
- When you lose, press the button again to restart.
The main game logic includes:
- Player physics (gravity + jump)
- Rolling animation frames
- Obstacle movement
- Collision detection
- Drawing the ground, Dino, cactus, and score
Free to use, modify, and experiment with in your Arduino projects.