Playable 3D simulation of this   classic handheld electronic game including views of the original packaging and instruction guide
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A RetroFab simulation
Version 0.9.8


Details
Title
Auto Race
Manufacturer
Mattel Electronics™
Series
LED Handheld
Model No.
9879
Release Date
1976
Description

Mattel Electronics™ Auto Race, released in 1976, is officially regarded as the first ever handheld electronic game since it had no moving parts, other than the switches. While the visuals represented by LED lights is simple by modern standards, the gameplay is surprisingly challenging!

Gameplay

The object of the game is to race against the clock by completing 4 laps in the shortest time possible while avoiding collisions with oncoming cars.

Your car starts at the bottom of the screen and moves towards the top. Use the gear shift to control your speed. The higher the gear, the faster the car moves and the faster the other cars will come towards you. You will need to swerve past these cars using the steering switch to move among the three lanes. If you're hit by a car your vehicle will be pushed back towards the bottom of the screen unless your get out of the other car's way.

If you make it to the top of the screen, one lap is completed, and your car returns to the bottom of the screen. You will need to complete 4 laps before the clock reaches 99 seconds.

Tips

If you're hit by an oncoming car you'll be pushed all the way back to the start unless you can quickly move to an adjacent lane. The more quickly you can move out of the way the less the distance you will be pushed towards the bottom of the screen.

Notes

Sounds are not 100% accurate. The engine sound, in particular, still needs work.

Controls
Keyboard
Start
F1
Reset
F2
Higher Gear
W or Up Arrow
Lower Gear
S or Down Arrow
Steer Left
A or Left Arrow
Steer Right
D or Right Arrow
Mouse
Rotate
Drag
Press
Left-click
Zoom
Mousewheel
Resources
Audio
Mark Rotondella
Box Art
Handheld Empire
Instructions
Internet Archive
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(3 total ratings)
AuthorItizso
GenreSimulation
Tags3D, handheld, lcd, minigames, Retro
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Gamepad (any), Touchscreen