Atari 2600

Dragster

Dragster is a drag racing simulation for one or two players. The object of the game is to be the first car to race across the screen in the two player game, or to race across the screen in the shortest possible time in a one player game. The joystick acts as both the gas peddle and clutch; you have the ability to shift from first through fourth, but be careful not to shift too soon because you can't downshift! You must also be careful not to rev your engine too much, or you'll blow your engine and be out of the race. There are two game variations included; in the simpler game, you just need to drive straight to reach the goal. In the advanced variation, you also have the ability to steer and...

Genre: Driving
Year: 1980
Developer: Activision, Inc.
Publisher: Activision, Inc.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

15 achievements · 219 total points

Novice Dragster Driver 1 Complete your very first race in game 1.
1 pts
Novice Dragster Driver 2 Complete your very first race in game 2.
1 pts
Competent Dragster Driver 1 Achieve a time below 8.00 seconds in game 1.
5 pts
Competent Dragster Driver 2 Achieve a time below 8.00 seconds in game 2.
5 pts
Proficient Dragster Driver 1 Achieve a time below 7.00 seconds in game 1.
10 pts
Proficient Dragster Driver 2 Achieve a time below 7.00 seconds in game 2.
10 pts
Advanced Class Dragster Driver 1 Achieve a time below 6.00 seconds in game 1.
10 pts
Advanced Class Dragster Driver 2 Achieve a time below 6.00 seconds in game 2.
10 pts
Expert Dragster Driver Achieve a time of 5.71 seconds or less in either game 1 or 2.
10 pts
Elite Dragster Driver Achieve a time of 5.67 seconds or less in either game 1 or 2.
25 pts
World Class Dragster Driver Achieve a time of 5.61 seconds or less in either game 1 or 2.
25 pts
Not Quite Todd Rogers Achieve a 5.57 second time in either game 1 or 2.
100 pts
Style Over Speed Do 15 wheelies in one race.
5 pts
It Was Over Before It Started Blowout your engine before the race even begins.
1 pts
Turtle Speed Complete a race while staying in first gear.
1 pts

Dragster leaderboard

Who scored the most on this game's achievements.

1 viola.bartels 1 achievement 100 XP

Dragster frequently asked questions

How do I play Dragster online with a friend?

Dragster (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Dragster on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Dragster in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Dragster netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Dragster have achievements?

Yes, Dragster has 15 achievements worth 219 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Dragster for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Dragster on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.