Introducing Tiny Drift, Axie's thrilling new racing game that puts you in the driver's seat of high-speed excitement! In this article, we'll provide you with everything you need to know to get started and make the most out of your drifting adventures. So, buckle up and get ready to experience the adrenaline rush of racing like never before!
Download / Install the Game
Tiny Drift is available to play on both desktop [Windows/Mac] and mobile [Android]. Visit Mavis Hub to install and start playing.
Tiny Drift is currently part of Mavis Hub Greenlight, where the community can vote whether they would like the game to be developed further. You can find Greenlight games through the Community tab on Mavis Hub. You can also check our Greenlight article for more information.
Game Interface
Before we go deep into the gameplay, let's take a closer look at the interface that will guide you through every twist and turn of the game.
Login Screen
Once you have successfully installed the game and opened it for the first time, you will be directed to the login page. You will be able to login as a guest or by using a Sky Mavis account with Email & Password.
Don’t have a Sky Mavis account? Visit our Getting Started With Axie article to get you started.
Home Screen
The Home screen interface consists of the three main menus in the game, namely:
- Garage
- Axies
- Race!
The settings menu could also be found on the top right.
Garage
The Garage page shows all your available karts.
Karts are unlocked by:
- Progressing and clearing levels in Adventure.
- And other methods to unlock Karts might be introduced in future update.
Different karts have different stats. Choose the best kart that suits your style of play!
- Speed - The speed status determines how fast the kart will move.
- Control - The control status determines the kart’s ease of handling.
- Nitro - The nitro status determines how much extra acceleration the kart will get from using the Nitro boost.
Example of the 3 stats in one kart.
Each kart has its own unique skill.
Axies
In the Axies menu, you will be able to see your collection of NFT axies from which you can choose your racer.
Note: By logging in as Guest, you will not be able to change your default axie racer.
Changing / Selecting Axie
Changing & selecting your axie is pretty straightforward. You only need to click on any of your available axies, and that axie is selected instantly.
Different axie classes have different stat buffs for your kart.
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Nitro Buff
- Bird
- Aqua
- Dawn
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Control Buff
- Plant
- Dusk
- Reptile
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Speed Buff
- Mech
- Beast
- Bug
Settings
The settings menu is the gear icon at the top right of the game interface. You can adjust the game’s volume, check your User ID, and log out of your account on this screen.
Game Modes
To understand the Axie Tiny Drift gameplay, let’s dive into the different game modes in the Race! menu.
Adventure
The very first game mode you will have to play with is the Adventure mode. In order to unlock other game modes, you will need to reach a certain adventure level.
In Adventure mode, you need to win first place on the world tracks to progress to the next levels.
Winning on specific track levels will win you new karts with their own sets of unique skills and stats.
Quickfire
Quickfire mode offers a relaxed environment for honing your skills, pitting you against bots on diverse, randomized maps. It serves as an ideal training ground to conquer all challenges in adventure mode and train for thrilling battles against fellow players in the upcoming Battle mode!
Battle
Coming soon.
Game Mechanics
In Tiny Drift, the ultimate aim is to secure victory by crossing the finish line first. The races consist of laps, with the length and complexity of each track varying across different stages.
1 - Direction Pad [for Mobile]
2 - Kart Skill
3 - Nitro Boost
4 - Energy Gauge
5 - Energy Crystal
6 - Objects [from skills or environment]
7 - Laps
8 - Race Position Marker
Controls
Desktop
WASD or Arrow Keys - Used to control the movement direction of the kart.
[J] Key - Used to activate the Skill.
Space Bar - Used to activate Nitro.
Mobile
Direction Pad - Used to control the movement direction of the kart.
Touch On-Screen - Used to activate Skill or Nitro.
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Direction Pad
This is the control mechanism used primarily in mobile versions of Tiny Drift. It allows players to steer their kart left or right, up or down the track, by pressing on-screen directional buttons.
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Kart Skill
This refers to the unique ability associated with the kart chosen by the player for the race. Each kart has its own special skill that can be activated to gain an advantage during gameplay. Press the [J] hotkey if you are playing on PC.
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Nitro Boost
Nitro Boost is a turbocharged feature that provides a temporary burst of speed to the player's kart, allowing them to accelerate past opponents and gain ground in the race. Press [spacebar] if you are playing on PC.
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Energy Gauge
The Energy Gauge serves as a vessel for your Energy Crystals. The Energy Gauge consists of four Energy Bars. Whenever a skill or nitro boost is used, energy is consumed.
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Energy Crystal
Blue Energy Crystals are scattered throughout the race track, and collecting them replenishes the Energy Gauge. These crystals are essential for maintaining the player's ability to use skills and nitro boosts effectively throughout the race.
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Objects
Objects in Tiny Drift can either be generated by player skills or environmental elements. These objects can serve as obstacles on the track or can give players a boost in various ways, challenging players to utilize them to their advantage while maintaining their speed and position in the race.
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Laps
Laps indicate the number of circuits remaining in the race. As players complete each lap, they move closer to the finish line, with the race concluding once all laps are completed.
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Race Position Marker
The Race Position Marker is a visual cue that displays the player's current standing in the race relative to other competitors. This indicator helps players measure their progress and strategize their approach to achieving a higher position in the race.
After a player crosses over the finish line, the rest of the players get a 5 seconds timer to secure their final placing. After that period, the race ends and the final placings are shown.
AXP Gain
AXP helps the axie level-up, giving them several advantages across axie experiences. It also allows axies to ascend and evolve their parts. You can learn more about this on our AXP and Axie Levels article.
In Axie Tiny Drift, the 1st place winner of the race gets AXP, with varying amounts depending on the difficulty of the track. A quick breakdown of the potential AXP earnings per race is shown below:
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1st Win Per Map / Day
- Easy: 50 AXP
- Normal: 100 AXP
- Hard: 200 AXP
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2nd Win Per Map / Day
- Easy: 25 AXP
- Normal: 50 AXP
- Hard: 100 AXP
- 3rd Win and above will no longer give out AXP rewards / Day
Currently, AXP can only be gained from Adventure mode with the cap of 1000 AXP/axie/day.