Hold on tight, Bedford — we just dropped one of the most adrenaline-pumping driving games in the arcade world onto our floor. Cruis’n Blast by Raw Thrills is now live at Time Rift Arcade, and it’s exactly as wild as it sounds.
A Legend Returns
The Cruis’n series has been a cornerstone of arcade racing since 1994, and Cruis’n Blast is its most over-the-top chapter yet. Officially licensed from Nintendo and developed by Raw Thrills — the same team behind some of the most iconic arcade cabinets of the last two decades — this machine brings the chaos and color that made the franchise legendary, cranked all the way up.
Race the World at 200 MPH
Forget your commute on 183. In Cruis’n Blast, you’ll be pushing 200 mph through five jaw-dropping courses that take you around the globe:
- London — weave through the bustle of one of the world’s most iconic cities
- Madagascar — blast through exotic landscapes and wild terrain
- Rio de Janeiro — race through the energy of Carnival
- Singapore — marvel at a stunning high-tech cityscape
- Death Valley — survive an earth-shaking thriller through the American Southwest
Every track is packed with massive set pieces, steep dives, and the kind of spectacle you can only get in an arcade cabinet.
More Than Just a Steering Wheel
Cruis’n Blast gives you a garage of over 20 vehicles to choose from — licensed supercars like Lamborghinis and Corvettes alongside some gloriously unhinged options that we’ll let you discover for yourself. The game’s Blast boost system rewards aggressive driving, and the drift mechanic lets you build up your gauge while carving through corners at insane speeds.
The cabinet itself is built for the experience: an immersive enclosed cockpit puts you right in the driver’s seat, and the massive 42″ HD display surrounded by over 1,000 dynamic color-changing LEDs makes it one of the most visually striking machines on our floor.
The Secret Garage: Hidden Cars You Have to Unlock
Here’s where things get interesting. Cruis’n Blast has a hidden vehicle roster that goes way beyond anything you’d expect from a racing game. Half the cars in the lineup are locked away, and discovering them is half the fun. We’re not going to spoil all of them — where’s the fun in that? — but let’s just say the roster goes from “serious supercar” to “wait, am I driving that?” faster than you can hit the Blast button. Some of these vehicles are the kind of thing you show your friends just to watch their reaction.
Part of the joy of Cruis’n Blast is experimenting with the car select screen and stumbling onto something you didn’t expect. Consider it a little mystery wrapped inside a racing game. Come in, play a few rounds, and see what you can unlock. The regulars here are already figuring it out — don’t let them have all the fun.
Perfect for Everyone
One of the best things about Cruis’n Blast is how accessible it is. Whether you’re a hardcore racing fan chasing the fastest time or a first-timer just looking to have a blast (pun absolutely intended), the game is easy to pick up and impossible to put down. It’s family-friendly, fast, and just the right amount of ridiculous.
Come Find Your Line
Cruis’n Blast is on the floor now at Time Rift Arcade in Bedford, TX. Come test your skills, find your favorite car, and see if you can top the leaderboard. We dare you not to play it twice.
