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Anki DRIVE Starter Kit (Previous Version)
- 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
- A compatible iOS or Android device is required to play
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 44.63 x 7.88 x 4.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.44 pounds |
ASIN | B00G6MWM1Q |
Item model number | 000-00001 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 years and up |
Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #232,096 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #227 in Slot Car Race Tracks #10,668 in Hobby Remote & App Controlled Vehicle Parts |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Anki, Inc. |
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Product Description
Product Description
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 StartupWho 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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Customers like the quality, fun and ease of use of the toy figure. For example, they mention it's a neat gadget, the controls are easy to use and the game itself is very fun and challenging. Some appreciate the racing. That said, opinions are mixed on value, size, and stability.
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Customers like the quality of the toy figure. For example, they mention it's a nearly flawless toy, a neat gadget, and a great toy kit. That said, some say the tech is impressive, the cars are fun, and the quality is high.
"...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
Customers find the game itself very fun and challenging, both in solo play and racing. They also say the kids had great fun playing it, and the tech is impressive. Customers also appreciate the simple and fun to use design, 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
Customers like the ease of use of the toy figure. They say the controls are easy to use, even for small kids. The set up was not bad, and the app is easy to navigate. Customers also mention that the tow car is easy and addictive to play with, and to put away.
"...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
Customers find the racing in the toy figure set to be amazing, cool, and clever. They also say the track is big and the cars are fast. Customers also say that the concept for a racing game is great, and the set was a big hit. They mention that the racing is intriguing, combined with a battle aspect, and a blast to race.
"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
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy figure. Some mention that it is worth every penny, while others say that it's a waste of good 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
Customers are mixed about the size of the race track. Some mention that it's very large, while others say that 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
Customers are mixed about the stability of the toy figure. Some mention that the cars stay on the track and it is easy to steer, while others say that they continuously fly off the track. Some say 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
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the toy figure. They mention that it is not compatible with a lot of devices, the phone app is great, but the compatibilities with android is severely limited, and there is no cross platform compatibility. Some say that the tow is not supported on 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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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.
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.
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.