Observed arrival · 2026-08-25

DotRace, the pencil-and-paper race with a dashboard

dotrace.net Observed source

Editorial interest 88/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A browser-based reconstruction of the classic squared-paper racing game, where every move carries momentum into the next.

Landing page captured for the 2026-08-25 issue.

Field notes

Movement combines automatic velocity with a one-square correction, making corner entry the central problem rather than an optional racing flourish. The site presents six circuits, including a technical Alpine lap advertised at 67 moves against an Ace CPU, and supports hand-drawn custom tracks. Its historical account traces the game from European squared-paper play through Martin Gardner's January 1973 Scientific American column.

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⊠LoginAccess appeared gated

✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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