Excitebots: Trick Racing is a racing game developed for the Nintendo Wii, utilizing the Wii remote or optional Wii Wheel for controls. The game features 25 expansive courses inspired by real-world locations, encouraging exploration of multiple paths. Races typically consist of two laps, allowing players to perform stunts, gain elevation, and collect items to enhance gameplay.
Excitebots is controlled with the Wii remote horizontally or optionally with the Wii Wheel. Most of the games are played on courses large in size with many opportunities to take meandering paths. The 25 different courses offered are modeled after real locations on Earth. Because of the size of each course, most races are two laps long and offer opportunities to gain massive altitude, perform various maneuvers, and obtain various items.