Mini Racer is a top-down racer with arcade handling. Choose from six original circuits, pick how fast your two computer rivals are, beat the 3-2-1 countdown and drive three laps. A ghost car replays your best lap so you can race yourself. Stay on the tarmac — grass slows you down — hit boost pads on the racing line and pass every checkpoint in order to make each lap count.
How to play Mini Racer
Goal: Finish three laps ahead of your rivals with the fastest time you can.
Keyboard & mouse
- Up / W to accelerate, Down / S to brake or reverse
- Left / Right or A / D to steer
- R to reset to the track (time penalty)
- P or Escape to pause
Phone & tablet
- Left and right steering buttons (bottom left)
- Gas and brake buttons (bottom right)
- Reset button puts you back on track (time penalty)
Rules
- Wait for the 3-2-1 countdown before accelerating.
- A lap only counts if you pass every checkpoint in order.
- Grass and sand slow you down; boost pads speed you up.
- If you are stuck for 5 seconds you are put back on track with a small time penalty.
- Tap "Rivals" to choose Easy, Normal or Hard opponents. A faint ghost car shows your best lap on each track.
Tips and strategy
- Brake before a corner, not in the middle of it.
- Take the wide line into a bend and cut to the inside on exit.
- Boost pads are placed on the ideal line — use them as a guide.
