Scalextric (video game)

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Scalextric
Publisher(s) Leisure Genius
Platform(s) Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Release1987
Genre(s) Racing
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer

Scalextric is a 1987 racing video game developed by Leisure Genius, based on the Scalextric slot car racing toys.

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Gameplay

Scalextric has horizontal split-screen and features seventeen circuits to race on. [1] [2]

Development

Scalextric was published by Leisure Genius.

Reception

Scalextric received mixed to positive reviews from video game critics.

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