Racing · 1976
Dragster
Quarter mile, perfect launch
A quarter mile decided in the first half second.
Reaction lights, clutch drop and a gearchange rhythm you feel in your thumbs.
About Dragster
Reaction lights, clutch drop, then a gearchange rhythm you feel more than watch. There is nowhere to recover a bad launch, which is exactly what makes a good one so satisfying.
How to play Dragster
Drive as far as you can, dodging traffic and hazards while grabbing every boost cans.
Controls
- · Drag left and right to steer.
- · Speed builds automatically the further you get.
Rules & scoring
- · Distance in metres and pickups both add to your score.
- · One crash ends the run; your best distance is kept.
Tips
- · Stay near the middle so you can move either way.
- · Take the pickup only if the lane is clear.
Retro inspiration
Drag racing games suited pocket handhelds perfectly: one straight line and one moment of timing.
An original game made by The Pocket Arcade Club. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to any historic toy manufacturer.
What you get
- · Installs to your home screen — no app store needed
- · Plays offline once installed
- · Original chiptune music and mechanical sound effects
- · Tilt and touch controls, one hand friendly
- · Zero adverts, zero tracking, zero in-app nonsense
- · Free updates and new chambers forever
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Dragster high scores
Reading the scoreboard…
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