Dragster box art
Atari 2600

Dragster

1980 · Activision · Racing & Driving · 1-2 players

About

Dragster is a drag racing simulation for one or two players. The object of the game is to be the first car to race across the screen in the two player game, or to race across the screen in the shortest possible time in a one player game. The joystick acts as both the gas peddle and clutch; you have the ability to shift from first through fourth, but be careful not to shift too soon because you can't downshift! You must also be careful not to rev your engine too much, or you'll blow your engine and be out of the race. There are two game variations included; in the simpler game, you just need to drive straight to reach the goal. In the advanced variation, you also have the ability to steer and need to keep your car driving straight between the bleachers and road divider.

Gallery

Dragster — Box front
Box front
Dragster — Box back
Box back
Dragster — Title screen
Title screen
Dragster — Screenshot
Screenshot

Details

Developer
Activision
Publisher
Activision
Genre
Racing & Driving
Players
1-2
Release Date
January 1, 1980
System
Atari 2600

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