Tesla Arcade – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Tesla Arcade

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game2019

32%

WISE Score

A janky Tesla simulator knockoff that's neither the real Tesla Arcade nor worth your kid's time.

Tesla Arcade

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Teen, 2019

32%

WISE Score

A janky Tesla simulator knockoff that's neither the real Tesla Arcade nor worth your kid's time.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is one of those shovelware mobile games that floods the app stores—a Tesla simulator knockoff with broken English, zero production value, and a confusing name that makes it sound like the actual Tesla Arcade feature in real vehicles.

The web search results revealed something important: parents are genuinely concerned about kids playing games in actual Teslas and needing PIN protection to prevent them from accidentally driving away. This mobile app's branding adds confusion to an already concerning situation.

Beyond the safety concerns, this is just a bad game. It's the kind of free-to-play simulator that exists solely to serve ads to kids who search 'Tesla game' in the Play Store. The gameplay is generic, the translation is terrible ('Cybertrack,' 'Ilon Musk Simulator'), and there are dozens of better racing games that don't come with this baggage.

Skip this one. If your kid wants to drive Teslas, show them YouTube videos of real ones or find a quality racing game instead.

Age Fit

Theoretically fine for ages 6-12 who like cars and driving games, but honestly, the quality is so low that most kids would get bored quickly and you'd be better off finding a higher-quality racing game that doesn't come with the baggage of confusing branding and likely aggressive ads.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A basic car simulator with no overtly problematic content, but the description's broken English and focus on 'grinding asphalt' and 'crazy car' driving doesn't model particularly thoughtful behavior. It's neutral at best—no toxicity, but no positive social modeling either.

Imaginative

This is a bare-bones Tesla brand simulator with preset modes (race, city, drift, off-road). No creative building, customization beyond choosing cars, or open-ended play. It's imitative rather than imaginative—you're just driving Tesla models in generic environments.

Safe

Major safety concern: this appears to be a mobile game that mimics the actual Tesla Arcade feature found in real Tesla vehicles. Web search results reveal parents are worried about kids playing games in actual Teslas and accidentally driving away, with discussions about PIN protection needs. This mobile app's branding could confuse kids about the real vehicle feature. Additionally, as a free-to-play mobile game from 2019 with no visible content rating, it likely contains ads and monetization typical of low-quality Android simulators. The 'kids mode available' flag is unclear whether it refers to the real Tesla feature or this app.

Enriching

Minimal educational or skill-building value. It's a generic driving simulator with unrealistic 'drift' physics and repetitive gameplay loops. No meaningful problem-solving, no real-world driving education, just basic arcade racing. The entertainment value is also questionable given the poor English translation and likely low production quality typical of free Tesla simulator knockoffs.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

If your kid is obsessed with Teslas and Elon Musk, they might enjoy driving virtual Model 3s and Cybertrucks for about 10 minutes
Non-violent content—just cars driving around
Multiple game modes (race, drift, city, off-road) offer some variety in an otherwise repetitive experience

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What to Watch For

This is NOT the actual Tesla Arcade that comes in Tesla vehicles—it's a low-quality mobile knockoff that could confuse kids
Almost certainly loaded with ads and in-app purchases typical of free Android simulator games
The broken English throughout ('Ilon Musk Simulator,' 'Cybertrack') signals very low production quality
Zero educational value and minimal entertainment value—there are much better racing games out there

Conversation Starters

"What do you think makes electric cars different from gas cars? (Though this game won't actually teach them much about it)"
"Have you seen a real Tesla before? What did you notice about it?"
"What's your favorite car to drive in the game, and why?"

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