One of my sons had this game set up in about two minutes, including assembling the track with eight different configurations, including options for jumps. You can also compete in various modes such as Battle, Race, Time Trial, and King of the Hill. It’s fun to be able to customize each car with virtual weapons and build-outs. I like that you can play solo (racing against an AI opponent that controls the other car) or dual player with each person controlling a car. Essentially, the idea is that the better you play, the better they become as well. Each supercar is equipped with AI and advanced battle strategy, enabling them to remember the track shape and learn the tactics you use. The rest of the driving is done via artificial intelligence (AI) tech, which “learns” the racecourse through trial runs before each race.Īnki’s sophisticated programming has created “self-aware robot” supercars that are equipped with cutting-edge technology, such as optical sensors, a dedicated 50MHz CPU, and two high-performance motors for optimal maneuvering within one-millimeter accuracy. We used my phone and my boys’ phones, which become our controllers to start or stop races, increase or decrease speed, stop, use weapons, and change lanes. It’s convenient to use your phone or tablet, but it's a drawback if your child doesn’t have their own. Racers need a compatible iOS or Android Wifi enabled mobile device (check compatibility on the Anki website) to operate the cars. The starter kit includes 2 robotic supercars, 6 curved track pieces, 4 straight track pieces, 2 riser pieces, 1 4-car charging system, and 1 tire cleaner. The ability to unlock new levels and features was a big hit with my boys. Essentially the more you race, the better your cars can become. Points can be used to add to each car's features, which included a variety of virtual weapons. My older boys got hooked on racking up points, which accumulate with each race. The concept of this game-combining a real car race set with the virtual gaming world-is clever and very appealing for kids. The current products are still supported to allow for continued use and enjoyment. However, the company has recently ceased product development and are no longer manufacturing new rotors. More than 19 million phones have downloaded the app, and there are over 6.5 million Anki devices in use. It’s super cool-give me your phone.” I did, and before I could ask which friend and why he needed my phone, my son had set everything up, got the “supercars” charging, downloaded the Anki Overdrive app, and was perusing the various attributes of our cars as well as new ones he would soon be asking me to buy him for Christmas. “You didn’t say it was Overdrive,” said my 12-year-old boy. When I told my boys that I was getting a race car set to try out, they were intrigued but not as excited as I expected. Read on to find out if this robotic racecar and video game hybrid is a win or if it crashes and burns. The cars aren’t just cars either they’re “supercar robots,” and while you ostensibly are racing the two vehicles around the track, there are also virtual, high-tech elements that add to the complexity and fun of this activity. My kids-I have four boys from age 14 down to 8 years old-also love cars, so when I came across the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit, I knew they would be ideal test subjects for this toy. Many kids love anything electronic, fast-moving, battling, and that incorporates a phone while playing. Keep reading for our full product review. We purchased the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit so our writer could put it to the test. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.The Anki Drive Starter Kit is available at, ®, and Apple® retail stores in the US, Canada and UK. To get in on the action players must have an iPhone 4S or newer, iPod touch (5th generation) or newer, iPad 3 or newer, or iPad mini or newer. It puts you in command of your cars and gives you the tools to trick them out. Cars not connected to a device can be set to steer and fight for themselves in a race to outsmart their competition. Each human-controlled car requires a dedicated iOS or Android device. In Team Mode players can join up with friends or self-controlled cars to battle against opponents. In Race Mode it’s an all-out fight to the finish line. In Battle Mode the first car to score a set number of takeouts wins. Up to four Anki DRIVE cars can race per game, in three exciting game modes: Battle Mode, Race Mode, and Team Mode. Roll out the track, download the app, and command real robot cars in battle. Anki DRIVE is a battle-racing game your whole family can enjoy on any floor in your home. Part toy, part video game, all-out high-speed family fun. Anki Drive Starter Kit required to play (contains 2 cars, Race Track, Fast Charger, Tire Cleaner).
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