Racing · 1979
River Race
Powerboat between the buoys
Powerboat, tight gates and a shortcut through the reeds.
Wake physics, tight gates and a shortcut through the reeds if you're brave.
About River Race
Wake physics push you wide out of every turn, so the gates punish anyone carrying too much speed. The reed shortcut is faster and considerably riskier.
How to play River Race
Drive as far as you can, dodging traffic and hazards while grabbing every gate buoys.
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
Powerboat racing was a favourite pocket theme when everything mechanical involved water and a bearing.
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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River Race high scores
Reading the scoreboard…
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