“This is the Driftcore Championship. Illegal mods, unstable engines, and more credits riding on this race than most colonies see in a year. Pilots are locked in, engines are screaming. Buckle in — the green light is about to burn.”
I am excited to announce the release of Driftcore Racers, a high-octane tabletop racing game set in a brutal near-future where speed, risk, and reputation matter just as much as crossing the finish line first.
Driftcore Racers puts players behind the controls of futuristic hover racers hurtling a few inches above dusty race tracks, threading impossible corners and pushing engines far beyond safe limits. Victory isn’t just about going fast — it’s about knowing when to push, when to brake, and when to gamble everything on one final burst of speed.
Fast, Tactical, Cinematic Racing
The core rules are designed to keep races moving while giving players meaningful, tense decisions every turn:
- Fast to learn, with streamlined mechanics that prioritise momentum
- Tactically deep, rewarding positioning, timing, and nerve
- Miniature-agnostic, compatible with any suitable scaled racing models
- Built for cinematic moments, from perfect overtakes to catastrophic failures
Every race tells a story — often a very loud, very expensive one.
Full Campaign System Included
Driftcore Racers includes a complete campaign system, allowing players to link races into full seasons, leagues, or narrative championships.
Between races, teams must manage their racers, from repairs to buying new upgrades:
- Choose a sponsor, from elite corporate racing teams to underfunded independents and shadier criminal-backed outfits
- Earn credits through race results — and completing different tasks
- Balance performance and survival as the season escalates
Your sponsor wants results. How you get them is… negotiable.
Vehicle Upgrades & Illegal Modifications
Racers evolve over the course of a campaign through a range of vehicle systems and upgrades, allowing players to fine-tune speed, handling, durability, and special capabilities.
Some upgrades, however, are also illegal.
These powerful modifications can give a decisive edge on the track — but they come with serious risks. After each race, vehicles may be inspected, and if illegal systems are discovered, racers can face fines, penalties, or worse.
Winning is important. Getting caught is optional.
Printable Racers Available
Alongside the rules, 12 STL files are also available — each one a unique futuristic hover racer designed specifically for Driftcore Racers.
Inspired by classic sci-fi hover racing, these models are:
- Designed for easy home 3D printing
- Scaled perfectly for tabletop play (if limited space is a factor you can scale the STL’s down)
- Built with distinct silhouettes, making racers easy to identify even in the chaos of a crowded track
Customise your teams, and bring the Driftcore Circuit to life on your tabletop.
Available Now
Driftcore Racers is available on Wargames Vault as:
- Softback book
- PDF edition
- 12 downloadable STL files for futuristic hover racers
Strap in, start those engines, and decide how far you’re willing to bend the rules — because in Driftcore Racers, speed gets you noticed, but cheating gets you remembered.
You can find these rules over on Wargames Vault or on this page here – Driftcore Racers: A Tabletop Racing Game – Little Wargaming Worlds
Come on over to my Discord server where you can find out about Drfitcore Racers and any of my other games. The link is under the Community tab on this site.
