Power Racer

Between the corners the lanes are partly interrupted so the lane can be changed.

This is needed because on the uninterrupted parts there are dots which all have to be picked up to progress to the next level.

There is also another (on higher levels two) car on the track which tries to crash into the player - of course this needs to be avoided.

This mode features ten difficulty levels.

The special mode adds a few things to the basic playing principle.

In this mode there are three difficulty levels and nine tracks which all add variations to the playing field, e.g. a different lane layout, oil slicks which cause the car to spin when driving over it or conveyor belts.

There are also a few power ups which randomly appear on the track and need to be picked up within a limited time frame.

Most of them are not activated instantly and can be used at a opportune time.

The power ups are a bomb (causes a near enemy to spin), a level skip, an extra live, a shield, an enemy slow down and one which causes all cars to make a u-turn.

This mode can be played by two human players.

Power Racer for Game Boy is currently worth €18.50 loose, €100.86 complete in box, and €231.85 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Power Racer has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Power Racer, loose is €18.50 and CIB is €100.86 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Power Racer is currently worth €18.50 loose, versus €14.01 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.