# Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers — Real-life cars + digital track

> Physical Hot Wheels cars race in digital worlds controlled by tokens. (iPhone/iPad app by Tangible Play.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-hot-wheels-mindracers/id1147246625 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Family, Racing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 322 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 356 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-hot-wheels-mindracers/id1147246625/reviews.md

## What is Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers?

The first game that combines real Hot Wheels™ cars with digital gameplay. Play together with family and friends in cooperative or competitive modes, or test your skills in exciting solo races!

“Race with Hot Wheels™ cars that come to life!”
Pick from the included real-life Hot Wheels™ cars, and ZOOM! — launch into amazing digital worlds.

“Play fast, think fast!”
Control on-screen action using physical tokens and quick thinking. Use strategies like boosting speed and launching attacks to achieve victory!

Note: Continued improvements and more content is actively being developed, stay tuned!

*Requires the MindRacers tangible pieces and Osmo iPad Base to play. Each can be found at www.playosmo.com

About Osmo
Osmo is using the screen to create a new healthy, hands-on learning experience that promotes creativity, problem-solving and social interaction. We do this with our reflective artificial intelligent technology.

## Key features

- Real Hot Wheels cars come to life digitally
- Physical tokens control on-screen action
- Cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes
- Solo race challenges
- Strategic gameplay with boosts and attacks

## What do users think of Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics with car scanning
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for kids and families
- ✨ Cool visual effects of cars coming to life
- 🏎️ Entertaining racing experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📱 Widespread device compatibility issues
- ⚠️ Poor technical support and abandoned product
- 🔧 Unresolved bugs over extended periods
- 😞 Game discontinued/service shut down
- 🚫 App won't launch or gets stuck on loading screens

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cars not registering or scanning on track
- App crashes mid-game or during races
- Game freezing and lagging frequently
- Token/power-up recognition failures
- iPad compatibility detection errors (claims device unsupported when it is)
- App fails to load past initial screen
- Game gets stuck and won't progress
- Cars not displaying after being placed
- App crashes after each race

**Most requested features**

- Support for 2021+ iPad models
- Ability to use any Hot Wheels car, not just included ones
- More cars added to roster
- Game updates and improvements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-hot-wheels-mindracers/id1147246625/reviews.md

### 1/5 — APPLE IPADS NO. IPAD MINIS YES

*2026-06-21, version 1.5.0*

I don’t like that my iPad is not supported MAKE A UPDATE SO APPLE IPADS ARE SUPPORTED

### 5/5 — Problems

*2026-02-25, version 1.5.0*

I can’t get to the MindRacers app and it lags me out and I can’t race and I have no 6 cars. Please do something i love playing MindRacers. It needs to be fixed right now

### 5/5 — Love it, childhood game fr

*2026-02-06, version 1.5.0*

I loved this and got it when i was younger still fun till this day lol.

### 5/5 — Problems

*2026-02-03*

I can’t get to the MindRacers app and it lags me out and I can’t race and I have no 6 cars. Please do something i love playing MindRacers

### 5/5 — Crashes on iPad 7

*2025-08-25*

So I don’t have all 6 cars unlocked so and can’t race

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work and no support

*2025-07-04, version 1.5.0*

App says to contact support by clicking a link and the link takes you to a no longer existing website

### 3/5 — Worked well but has a bug now

*2025-03-09, version 1.5.0*

Recently the app stopped « viewing » the cars and when we press 0lay… making the app unusable:(

### 5/5 — Was 5 stars before being discontinued

*2025-03-02, version 1.5.0*

This was an amazing game but sadly when it offloaded and I redownloaded it I wan no longer able to play. Anyone know a way to still play?

### 5/5 — I think this would be cool

*2025-02-21, version 1.5.0*

I never played this before but it would probably be fun I’m sad that they discontinued the service of this game I wish I had this before but I guess not I got one question though why did the service go down on this game ?………:( I’m sad

### 1/5 — So I bought an Osmo game that Osmo no longer supports.

*2025-01-12, version 1.5.0*

Not only will the app not go past the first screen, the help desk is no longer there. I’m an avid Osmo supporter and have been purchasing games for years. So sad.

## Frequently asked questions about Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers

### What is Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers?

Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers is a game that merges physical Hot Wheels cars with digital gameplay. Players use real cars and physical tokens to race in virtual environments, employing strategy to win.

### How do I play Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers?

To play, you'll need the MindRacers tangible pieces and an Osmo iPad Base. You launch real Hot Wheels cars and then use physical tokens and quick thinking to control the on-screen action, strategizing for victory.

### What modes are available in Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers?

The game offers multiple play modes. You can play cooperatively or competitively with family and friends, or test your skills in exciting solo races.

### What are the system requirements for Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers?

This game requires the MindRacers tangible pieces and an Osmo iPad Base to function. Compatibility details for specific iPad models can be found on the official Osmo website.

### Is Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers a free game?

The application itself is free to download, but it requires the purchase of physical Osmo Hot Wheels™ MindRacers tangible pieces and an Osmo iPad Base to play. The provided data indicates it is free with in-app purchases, suggesting additional content or features might be available for purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2021-06-15

+ We have added support for the iPad Air 4 and all iPad Pro 2020 and earlier models

### 1.4.1 — 2020-12-14

+ Bug Fixes

### 1.4.0 — 2020-11-12

+ iPad 8 Support

### 1.3.7 — 2020-03-10

- Stability improvements and bug fixes

### 1.3.6 — 2019-12-13

+ Improving app stability

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