How to Completely Disable ‘Surf Game’ (edge://surf) via Group Policy in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge includes a built-in, offline mini-game called “Surf” (accessible via edge://surf). While this easter egg is a harmless diversion for home users experiencing network connectivity issues, it is often viewed as an unnecessary distraction in enterprise environments, educational institutions, or dedicated kiosk machines. Permitting users to access hidden games circumvents productivity policies and can encourage time-wasting behavior on managed corporate workstations.

This guide explains how to completely disable the Surf game via Group Policy in Microsoft Edge, ensuring that users cannot access or play the game, even when offline.

Disable the Surf Game via Group Policy

To enforce a strict block that disables the edge://surf URL and prevents users from launching the game under any circumstances, we must deploy an administrative template. Note that this requires Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, and utilizes the Edge ADMX templates.

1. Log into Windows 11 with an Administrator account.
2. Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialogue box.
3. Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to launch the Local Group Policy Editor.
4. In the left-hand navigation pane, strictly follow this exact path:

   Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Microsoft Edge

5. In the right-hand pane, locate the policy named Allow Surf game.
6. Double-click the policy to open its configuration window.
7. Select the radio button next to Disabled.
8. Click Apply, then click OK.

Verify the Configuration Lockdown

Group Policy changes require the browser to read the registry upon its next launch. Close all active instances of Microsoft Edge.

To verify the restriction is active, open Microsoft Edge and click inside the address bar. Type edge://surf and press Enter. Instead of loading the character selection screen for the surfing mini-game, the browser will immediately block the request and display a message stating, “This page has been blocked by your organization.” The game’s assets will not load, and the feature is now entirely inaccessible across the system.