Tonka Raceway

Tonka Raceway
DevelopersMedia Station (Windows)
Morning Star Multimedia (GBC)
PublisherHasbro Interactive
PlatformsWindows
Game Boy Color
ReleaseNovember 1999 (Game Boy Color)[1]

Tonka Raceway is a 1999 video game developed by Media Station and published by Hasbro Interactive. The game is for ages 5 and up.[2]

Gameplay

In Tonka Raceway, players are welcomed by Tonka Joe, who introduces the game world of racing and customization. The game begins with a choice among 37 whimsical vehicles, ranging from dump trucks to alienmobiles, each ready to drive on a variety of tracks. Players can race against the clock, Team Tonka, or a friend in multiplayer mode. Victories yield prize money, which can be spent on performance upgrades like engines and tires. For those inclined toward creativity, a simple track editor allows players to design their own raceways. The game also supports importing custom vehicles from Tonka Garage.[3]

Development

The game was developed by Media Station, a company founded in 1989.[4]

Reception

Computer Games Magazine said "All told, Tonka Raceway delivers many fun filled hours for kids, and could very well be the cheapest baby sitter you've ever hired".[3]

GameSpot said "All in all, Tonka Raceway is a fun, albeit light racer. Everything moves at decent tempo, and the rumble effects are solid. If R/C Pro-Am didn't exist, this game would probably be taken a bit more seriously. As is, Tonka Raceway is just a light rehash of a more solid title, perhaps aimed at a younger, less demanding audience".[6]

Games Domain said "While Tonka Raceway may not be as speedy as other kid racers like Hot Wheels' Interactive Stunt Track Driver, it does improve longevity by offering features the others don't".[9]

The game ranked 10th on PC Data's list of Top-Selling Games Software for the week of April 4 to 10 in 1999.[10]

Tonka Raceway was given a 2001 Computer Software, & Games Award by the Canadian Toy Testing Council.[11]

References

  1. ^ Harris, Craig (November 9, 1999). "Tonka Raceway". IGN. Archived from the original on November 16, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Szadkowski, Joseph (April 13, 1999). "King and I' provides royal adventure". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on December 31, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024 – via Gale Research.
  3. ^ a b c Royal, Anne (1999). "Tonka Raceway". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on May 24, 2003. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "Who We Are". Media Station. Archived from the original on March 3, 2000. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  5. ^ Cook, Brad. "Tonka Raceway". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Lopez, Miguel. "Tonka Raceway Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 10, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Harris, Craig (December 9, 1999). "Tonka Raceway". IGN. Archived from the original on November 12, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  8. ^ Gridneff, Ilya (October 3, 1999). "Review". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 226. Archived from the original on May 9, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Twede, Dave. "Tonka Raceway". Games Domain. Archived from the original on March 2, 2000. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
  10. ^ "PC Data Hits List of Top-Selling Software Week of April 4- April 10, 1999". Computer Retail Week. Archived from the original on April 27, 1999. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Toy Report 2001" (PDF). Canadian Toy Testing Council. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 26, 2001. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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