Machine Guides

Game History

The Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing arcade machine is a version of Sega's kart racing game developed by Sumo Digital and adapted for arcade play. The arcade version was tested in some arcades in January 2011 and was later released for sale in March 2011, following the home console release in February 2010. The arcade version ran on Sega's RingWide hardware and featured less content than the home versions, with only 13 characters and tracks compared to the 20 characters available in console releases.

The arcade cabinet included a 32-inch HD LCD screen and standard wheel/pedal controls designed to provide superior control over the home versions. A distinctive feature of the arcade version was its ticket redemption capability, allowing players to earn tickets based on their performance. The game could link up to eight units locally for multiplayer racing, making it a popular attraction in arcade centers.

This arcade release marked the first time Sonic appeared as the star of his own arcade game since Sonic The Fighters was released in 1996. The game featured Sega's answer to titles like Mario Kart, with power-ups, drifting mechanics, and tracks that reflected environments from various Sega games over the years.

How to Play

Objective

The main goal of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is to finish each race in the highest position possible by outpacing your opponents. You must navigate through various tracks inspired by Sega's game franchises while collecting power-ups and using boost abilities to gain an advantage. The ultimate objective is to win races and earn the highest score possible, which may translate to tickets in redemption versions of the game.

Controls

• Steering Wheel: Turn the wheel left or right to steer your vehicle
• Gas Pedal: Press to accelerate and increase speed
• Brake Pedal: Press to slow down, brake, or reverse
• Boost Button: Press to activate your character's special boost ability when available

Gameplay

1. Starting the Game: Press the Start Button to begin your race.

2. Character Selection: Choose your racer from the available roster of Sega characters, each with unique vehicles and special abilities.

3. Track Selection: Select from available tracks, each with different layouts and challenges based on Sega game environments.

4. Racing Mechanics: Navigate through the track while competing against other racers. Use the steering wheel and pedals to control your vehicle's speed and direction.

5. Power-Up Collection: Drive through item pods to collect power-ups that provide offensive or defensive advantages during the race.

6. Boost System: Build boost power by performing drifts and collecting specific items. Use the boost button strategically to gain temporary speed advantages.

7. Drifting: Steer into turns while maintaining speed to perform drifts, which build boost power and allow you to navigate corners more efficiently.

8. Position Tracking: Monitor your position during the race and work to overtake opponents while defending your position.

9. Race Completion: Finish the race to receive your placement and score based on your performance. Higher positions yield more points and potentially more tickets in redemption versions.