How to Enable or Disable Surf Game in Microsoft Edge

You can enable or disable the Microsoft Edge Surf game by adjusting a specific browser setting.

The Microsoft Edge Surf game is a built-in, engaging distraction that lets you steer a surfer through a virtual ocean. It’s a perfect offline activity for moments when you need a quick break, especially on Windows 11.

You can access the game directly by typing edge://surf into your browser’s address bar. This tutorial focuses on managing its availability, often through the experimental Edge Flags feature, which is available in versions like Microsoft Edge 100 and newer.

Enable/disable Surf game in Edge

You can turn the Surf game in Microsoft Edge on or off using the Windows Registry. This built-in game is usually available by default, but you might want to disable it for various reasons.

First, open the Windows Registry (a system tool for managing Windows settings) and navigate to the folder key path below.

Before you make any changes, it’s important to back up your registry or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge

Right-click on Edge, then select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name this new DWORD AllowSurfGame.

Double-click AllowSurfGame and set its value to 0 to disable the “Surf game” feature in Edge.

To re-enable the Surf game, delete the AllowSurfGame entry you created.

AllowSurfGame

You may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

That’s how you enable or disable the Surf Game in Microsoft Edge. Here are the main things to keep in mind:

• The Surf Game is a built-in browser game for casual fun while browsing.
• It can be accessed easily by entering edge://surf in the address bar.
• The game can be played offline and supports various input methods.
• Admins can disable the feature through the Windows Registry if needed.
• Always back up your registry or create a System Restore point before making changes.
• Rebooting your computer may be necessary to apply changes after modifying the registry.

Have fun with the Surf Game in Microsoft Edge!