There's a new way to challenge your friends with the real-life equivalent of Mario Kart.
HyperDrive, an indoor go-kart track that's located in Sentosa, now has another option for those who want something different from the regular racing experience.
In Game of Karts, players can earn power-ups such weapons (to slow down the enemy) or speed boosts to beat their competitors to the finish line.
Image by HyperDrive
Power-ups are obtained by driving over special zones on the track, and are activated by pushing a button on the steering wheel.
Here is a preview of what you can expect at Game of Karts:
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Tickets to the Game of Karts are now available on HyperDrive's website, and are priced from S$45 per session.
An introduction to HyperDrive
Located in the entertainment precinct known as The Palawan @ Sentosa, HyperDrive boasts a three-storey, 308-metre indoor race track.
Image by HyperDrive.
If the Game of Karts isn't for you, HyperDrive also offers the regular karting experience, with the following options:
Junior Kart
Designed for easier acceleration and steering wheel control, the Junior Kart is a solo kart that can be driven by a child who is at least 9 years old and 130cm tall.
At the Novice Level, the kart can go up to 30km/h.
Senior Kart
The Senior Kart can be driven by a participant who is at least 9 years old and 140cm tall. It offers better acceleration that would make for a more exciting go-karting experience.
At the Novice Level, the kart can go up to 30km/h.
At the Advance Level, the kart can go up to 50km/h. Participants will require a valid car or motorcycle license, and achieve a lap time of 34.5s and below at the Novice Level, to qualify for the Advance Level.
Senior Karts will be allocated a separate race session from Junior and Dual Karts.
Dual Kart
Children who do not meet the age and height requirements for the Junior Kart can ride shotgun with a driver who is at least 18 years old and 140cm tall. The passenger must be at least 90cm tall.
At the Novice Level, the kart can go up to 30km/h.
Image by HyperDrive.
Race and dine
After racing, participants can head to the HyperDrive Cafe for a post-game treat.
Image by HyperDrive Cafe.
HyperDrive
Address: Palawan Green, 54 Palawan Beach Walk, Singapore (098233)
Opening hours:
Weekdays, 12.30pm to 9pm
Weekends, public and school holidays, 10am to 9pm
Last entry at 8.30pm
Top photos by Livia Soh