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  • Anki OVERDRIVE is now available, the next generation of robotic racing!
  • Part toy, part video game, Anki DRIVE is all-out high-speed family fun where you battle and race against friends or AI controlled vehicles
  • Setup is easy, simply rollout the starter track, download the free Anki DRIVE app, and take control of your car
  • Starter Kit includes: 2 Anki DRIVE cars (Boson & Kourai), 2 charging cases + power cord, Starter Track (3.5' x 8.5'), tire cleaner
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Race Real Robot Cars

Part toy, part video game, Anki DRIVE is all-out high-speed family fun. You can go head-to-head with your family or put your skills to the ultimate test against in-game Commanders in this first-of-its-kind battle racing game.

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Gameplay

Battle up to four Anki DRIVE cars per track and upgrade your vehicles with weapons and gadgets for complete race mayhem. Choose between two exciting game modes: Battle Mode and Race Mode. Whether you’re the first car to score a set number of takeout wins or you're in an all-out fight to the finish line, you’ll be at the edge of your seat no matter what mode you choose. Feeling friendly? You also have the option to team up with your friends, family or the in-game commanders to battle against any opponents you want to challenge.

Ready, Set, Battle.

With your iOS or Android device, everything your family needs to play is in the Starter Kit. Open the box, unroll the track, and unleash two unique robot car warriors: Boson, the Fast Attacker, and Kourai, the Agile Striker. Challenge friends to a head-to-head battle, or see if you have what it takes to beat a self-controlled robot car.

Starter Kit includes:
2 robot cars (Boson and Kourai)
1 race track (Starter Kit)
2 charging cases + 3-port power cord
1 tire cleaner

Getting Started To get into the race, download the free Anki Drive app from the App Store or Google Play. Players must have an iOS or Android device to control a car. Check compatibility at Anki.com/devices.


Robot Race Cars

The Starter Kit comes with Boson and Kourai. Under the hood of each Anki DRIVE car is a built-in computer. This hardware gives every vehicle the ability to effortlessly stay on the track as you fire at opponents and maneuver your position.

Players can customize each car with exclusive upgrades using points earned in-game: increase a car’s speed on the track, boost weapons, and much more. Add an expansion car (sold separately), and you can get even more friends and family in on the battle-racing action.


The Commanders

Take competitive gameplay to a whole new level as enemy Commanders of all ranks and styles are waiting to take you out!

Prove yourself against Winger, Shadow-X, and Fuzz in single player to unlock more difficult foes. Once unlocked, you can add a Commander to your multiplayer games, or even play alongside them in Team Mode. Each Commander has a unique look and personality as they take control of their cars just like real-life players. Be smart about choosing an opponent as every Commander has their own special benefits and challenges.


The Race Track

Roll out the 8.5 x 3.5 feet Starter Track for the ultimate race. Turn any flat surface in your home into your own battleground. The track is durable and holds up to paw and footprints. Add an expansion track (sold separately) to boost the family fun and challenge even the most skilled drivers.


Expand the Game with Additional Anki DRIVE Cars (Sold Separately)

Each expansion car has its own deadly arsenal of exclusive upgrades, weapons and gadgets. Find the ones that best match how you like to battle. Add them to your line-up of robot warriors to get even more friends and family in on the awesome robot action.


Expand the Game with Additional Anki DRIVE Tracks (Sold Separately)

Own even more of the road with Anki DRIVE expansion tracks. Each track features unique obstacles to challenge even the most skilled drivers.

About the Startup

Who is Anki?

We’re out to transform the world’s understanding of what’s possible with robotics and AI.

We combine physical products with digital capabilities to create profound experiences.

For too long robots have been either uninspiring or unattainable.

Our robots are different. They have heart. They bring a smile to your face. They make magic. Which is good – because technology is only as important as how it makes people feel. It’s time to unleash the awesome potential of robotics. We’re Anki, and we’re designing the future.

About Anki

Anki was founded in 2010 by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute graduates. Our first product, Anki DRIVE, was introduced in 2013 and was one of Time Magazine’s 25 best inventions of the year. In 2015 Anki was named one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, and #1 in robotics and gaming.

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Tire cleaner is missing but can use any fabric dust roller as needed. Product works perfectly two started kit cards and charges included and works fine. returns not accepted.

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Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
621 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, fun and ease of use of the toy figure. For example, they mention it's a neat gadget, the cars are fun and the controls are easy to use. Some like the racing. That said, opinions are mixed on value, size and stability.

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175 customers mention128 positive47 negative

Customers like the quality of the toy figure. They mention it's a nearly flawless toy, a neat gadget, and a great toy kit. They also appreciate the innovative technology and the great concept.

"...Now for the Iphone there was no issue with it working and working well. The car responds quickly to lane changes and turning...." Read more

"...Overall Anki Drive is fantastic. Being a child of the 80's I grew up loving and playing with slot cars. This is slot cars on steroids!..." Read more

"...It was sent quickly and in good condition from Amazon. The interior box is very sturdy and does a great job of protecting the contents...." Read more

"...tablet 3 (which I just got for Christmas last year) will not download/run the app...." Read more

135 customers mention132 positive3 negative

Customers find the game itself very fun and challenging, both in solo play and racing. They also say the cars are fun, the tech is impressive, and the game is cool. Customers also appreciate the simple and fun to use design for young and old, and say it's a great toy for the entire family.

"...Playing solo against the AI car is very fun, had me making sound effects right along with the game...." Read more

"...This is slot cars on steroids! The game is way more fun than I expected. My 7 year old and I play before he goes to bed and as soon as we get up...." Read more

"Greatest race track game I have ever seen...." Read more

"...The game itself is very fun and challenging, both in solo play and racing/battling against an opponent...." Read more

62 customers mention52 positive10 negative

Customers find the toy figure easy to use and set up. They say the controls are easy to navigate and the app is easy to follow. They also say the set up was not bad and the game is easy and addictive to play.

"...I was not disappointed. The app is real easy to navigate and walks you through everything...." Read more

"Some of the reviews are old. The setup is very straightforward. I am using apple products so maybe that makes it easier...." Read more

"...The app is free and very easy to install/setup. After ripping off the wrapping I opened the box to take a look at my new toy...." Read more

"...The controls are very easy to use even for a small kid and again, the cars will not leave the track so they can't screw anything up...." Read more

27 customers mention25 positive2 negative

Customers find the racing in the toy figure set to be amazing, cool, and clever. They also say the concept is great, and the cars are fast. Customers also say it's a blast to race, and that the quality of the race track and cars are great.

"Oh man get your racing gloves ready. What a great concept for a racing game, the track is big and the cars are fast...." Read more

"...It is really incredible!!! The best thing is you can race alone, against the computer(s), or other racers...." Read more

"...Driving matters a lot -- my son and I together with moderately improved cars couldn't beat my nephew with a single entry-level car...." Read more

"OMG, what a FUN and GREAT racing car. This is such a fun toy/hobby. It is expensive and works really well...." Read more

43 customers mention22 positive21 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the toy figure. Some find the price good and the set worth every penny, while others say it's a waste of money with poor quality.

"...Worth every penny." Read more

"...I also go the launch kit add on, but right now it is entirely useless...." Read more

"...Great toy, worth the money" Read more

"...to get it going but at this point I would say overpriced for not quite perfected technology but a fantastic idea if they can just fix it...." Read more

31 customers mention12 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the race track. Some mention it's very large size, while others say it takes up a lot of room.

"...The only thing I could see as a downside is the track is huge. 3.5' x 8.5' means you do need a big table or floor space to play...." Read more

"...What a great concept for a racing game, the track is big and the cars are fast...." Read more

"...First off as others have said the track is huge, we move things out of the way in the family room, which was fine but it is something to keep in..." Read more

"...The track is big, I put it on the top of my pool table, but the floor would work too...." Read more

16 customers mention5 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the stability of the toy figure. Some say that the cars stay on the track and it is easy to steer, while others say that they continuously fly off the track. Some customers also mention that the car wobbles and runs off the tracks.

"...without launch, but if a human controls the drive car it constantly fails to off track mode and a full screen warning to place the car on the track..." Read more

"...The cars will not go off the track under normal circumstances which is very disappointing...." Read more

"Greatest race track game I have ever seen. The cars stay on the track so my 6 year old can actually concentrate on racing and battling the other..." Read more

"...need to be cleaned between every race, otherwise the cars will lose traction during a race, and either spin out, or drive right off of the track...." Read more

20 customers mention0 positive20 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the toy figure. They mention that the phone app is great, but the compatibilities with Android is severely limited. Some say that the tow does not support all the devices the Anki website said it would.

"...(unfortunately there is no cross compatibility with android, so you have to have all android or all ios..." Read more

"...2. The phone app is great, but the compatibility with android is severely limited. All Apple products work with this system...." Read more

"...that all devices must either be Android or IOS, there is no cross platform compatibility...." Read more

"...Not every model is compatible so I would check before ordering. We have the Fire HD 7 and that is not compatible with Anki...." Read more

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Some of the reviews are old. The setup is very straightforward. I am using apple products so maybe that makes it easier. Overall Anki Drive is fantastic. Being a child of the 80's I grew up loving and playing with slot cars. This is slot cars on steroids! The game is way more fun than I expected. My 7 year old and I play before he goes to bed and as soon as we get up. The car upgrades are really cool. The whole system is very well designed. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed in this product. The only thing I could see as a downside is the track is huge. 3.5' x 8.5' means you do need a big table or floor space to play.As a suggestion I think it would be awesome to have challenges or scenario mode. Because you can have AI drivers you could have a challenge like "How long does it take to take down a fully armored AI opponent?" Or the converse "How long can you survive against a fully upgraded AI?" As you upgrade your cars you best times should increase. You could also have a "Simon says" mode where commands are given like "reverse drive" or "drive on inside lane" and the drives who mess up lose a point.I look forward to future updates and new products. We are an Anki Drive family.
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Bombnes
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY TWO IF YOU ARE GIFTING, BECAUSE YOU WILL WANT ONE FOR YOURSELF........AWESOME!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2014
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Oh man get your racing gloves ready. What a great concept for a racing game, the track is big and the cars are fast.
So I unrolled the starter kit track and charged up the cars, which only took about 20 minutes to full charge. After downloading the app on my Iphone I was ready to give it a try. I was not disappointed. The app is real easy to navigate and walks you through everything. Uploading the car into the app is as simple as putting it close to your phone, after that you can upgrade your cars weapons, engine, chassis, and power tanks if you have the points. You earn the points by racing and winning. Playing solo against the AI car is very fun, had me making sound effects right along with the game. I will say this, I have not been able to play with a friend because my friend had an android phone and it won't work if you are using an Iphone. I will update this when I get a chance to play with another human. My buddy was having some trouble with the android version of the app, it crashed a few times before he was able to get it working. When it did work and we tried to race his phone couldn't find my Iphone for the multiplayer option.

Now for the Iphone there was no issue with it working and working well. The car responds quickly to lane changes and turning. Firing the weapons is accompanied by flashing lights on the front of the cars, and lights up the back when hit. I have already upgraded the weapons and there is a lot more upgrades to go. I just got RHO so now there will be 3 cars on the track, myself and 2 AI. I can't wait to see how it works with another car to fight with.

Cleaning the tires is a must after at least 2 races. You will know when to clean them because the car will slip on the turns. I had the track rolled out on my floor, which I had just cleaned and mopped and the tires still got dirty. The track seems to attract dirt and dust so it will get all over the tires real quick. Cleaning is a breeze and doesn't take much time at all, it's as simple as running them across the sticky pad they provide for cleaning the tires.

All in all this is an awesome gift idea for young and old alike. Very reminiscent of slot car racing back in the day just way cooler. Worth every penny.
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Jim Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fun, fun
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015
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Some of the reviews are old. The setup is very straightforward. I am using apple products so maybe that makes it easier. Overall Anki Drive is fantastic. Being a child of the 80's I grew up loving and playing with slot cars. This is slot cars on steroids! The game is way more fun than I expected. My 7 year old and I play before he goes to bed and as soon as we get up. The car upgrades are really cool. The whole system is very well designed. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed in this product. The only thing I could see as a downside is the track is huge. 3.5' x 8.5' means you do need a big table or floor space to play.

As a suggestion I think it would be awesome to have challenges or scenario mode. Because you can have AI drivers you could have a challenge like "How long does it take to take down a fully armored AI opponent?" Or the converse "How long can you survive against a fully upgraded AI?" As you upgrade your cars you best times should increase. You could also have a "Simon says" mode where commands are given like "reverse drive" or "drive on inside lane" and the drives who mess up lose a point.

I look forward to future updates and new products. We are an Anki Drive family.
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Jim Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fun, fun
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015
Some of the reviews are old. The setup is very straightforward. I am using apple products so maybe that makes it easier. Overall Anki Drive is fantastic. Being a child of the 80's I grew up loving and playing with slot cars. This is slot cars on steroids! The game is way more fun than I expected. My 7 year old and I play before he goes to bed and as soon as we get up. The car upgrades are really cool. The whole system is very well designed. I cannot imagine anyone being disappointed in this product. The only thing I could see as a downside is the track is huge. 3.5' x 8.5' means you do need a big table or floor space to play.

As a suggestion I think it would be awesome to have challenges or scenario mode. Because you can have AI drivers you could have a challenge like "How long does it take to take down a fully armored AI opponent?" Or the converse "How long can you survive against a fully upgraded AI?" As you upgrade your cars you best times should increase. You could also have a "Simon says" mode where commands are given like "reverse drive" or "drive on inside lane" and the drives who mess up lose a point.

I look forward to future updates and new products. We are an Anki Drive family.
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Lora I. Tuck
4.0 out of 5 stars As great as I was hoping it would be
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014
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I was given this product as a Christmas present (after showing hubby the video and saying "I really want this please" lol). It was sent quickly and in good condition from Amazon. The interior box is very sturdy and does a great job of protecting the contents. I had a pretty good idea I was getting it for Christmas so I went ahead and downloaded the app. The app is free and very easy to install/setup. After ripping off the wrapping I opened the box to take a look at my new toy. Everything is secured very well so that nothing can come loose and get thrown around the box. You get 2 cars with cases, a charger that will charge 3 cars, a track, a sticky strip for cleaning the wheels and instructions. The cars are stored in a clear topped plastic case which is also where they are placed when charging (plug goes into the back of the case). I plugged the cars in and let them charge, about 10 minutes or so. Enough time to create my user profile on my phone, vacuum the carpet (we have a dog so hair needed to be at a minimum) and roll out the track. It's pretty long so make sure you have enough space. The track also comes with a thick sheet of paper on top so when you roll the track up it doesn't stick to itself. Keep that roll of paper off the floor when you're racing if possible so as not to get fuzzies on it. With the track set up we moved onto the tutorial. Only one racer at a time can go through the tutorial so you'll need to take turns going through it. The tutorial will first run the cars on the track to show you what they can do. Then it will hand the controls over to you and walk you through speed control, lane shifting, shooting (yes! you finally get those guns on your car you've always wanted) and using the tractor beam (VERY useful to pull the lead car closer for shooting or to pull him back so you can pass him on the final lap). Having both set up profiles and gone through the tutorial, we decided to practice together. My daughter picked her car, I picked mine and we started racing. You don't have to worry about driving off the track because the cars will not leave the track unless hit very hard and that's only happened 1 or 2 times. Steering is just a matter of tilting your device to right or left. To accelerate you use your left thumb to push the slider on the device all the way to the top. I like to keep my thumb on the speed slider then as the other car gets closer, slow down, let them pass and shoot them from behind. Then slam on the gas and take off again lol. If you're wondering if this is as fun as a single player I definitely think it is. I spent the day racing against the AI (the AI can control any cars you're not playing with) and fine tuning my skills. I selected an AI slightly more advanced than me for a good challenge and it kicked my butt several times. But I also learned some tricks from the AI. With wins or losses you earn points to use in the "garage" to upgrade your car i.e. faster, better shields, shooting farther. I've been trading out cars as well to make sure both cars are getting those upgrades. My 9 y.o. played with me and did much better than I thought she would starting out. I was trying to tell her how to not make such sudden changes in steering when I realized that she had shot and disabled my car :/ No more help for her. I've always loved race cars and tracks so this was a no-brainer gift for me and I love it. I took off a star on the review because you can only race for about 20-30 minutes before they need to be charged again. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you decide to get this game. Just make sure you check the devices list so you know yours will work. Can't wait to get another car so that sweet hubby who listens so well can race too lol
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