# Beach Buggy Racing

> The amazing 3D kart racing game. Race, collect, upgrade and win!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vectorunit.purple.googleplay](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vectorunit.purple.googleplay)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vectorunit.purple.googleplay`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vector Unit
- **Category:** GAME\_RACING
- **Downloads:** 364,356,934
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (3,046,476 ratings)
- **Version:** 2025.09.22
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-18
- **First published:** 2014-09-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 137 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vectorunit.purple.googleplay)
- **Website:** [http://www.vectorunit.com](http://www.vectorunit.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://vectorunit.com/privacy](http://vectorunit.com/privacy)

## Description

**Beach Buggy Racing** is an exciting 3D kart racing game featuring off-road mayhem and unique rival drivers. Race across 15 imaginative tracks ranging from dinosaur jungles to fiery volcanoes, while using over 25 creative powerups such as Dodgeball Frenzy and Fireball to gain the edge. Players can collect and upgrade a diverse garage of cars including dune buggies, monster trucks, and muscle cars. The game offers 6 intense modes and a multiplayer split-screen option for up to 4 players.

Official sequel to Beach Buggy Blitz (with over 30 million players), this free-to-play title combines spectacular physics-based gameplay with vibrant island adventures suitable for all ages. Customize your gameplay experience with multiple control options and synchronize progress via Google Play services. Stay engaged with ongoing updates, driver recruitment, and competitive leaderboards.

## Rankings

- #417 — Overall
- #11 — Game racing (Free)
- #58 — Game racing (Gross)
- #13 — Top game in Colombia
- #29 — Top game in Argentina
- #35 — Top game in Mexico

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.vectorunit.purple.googleplay.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Beach Buggy Racing is broadly praised as a fun, fast-paced racing game with varied cars and drivers. Most common drawbacks are performance lag, AI imbalance favoring CPU, handling issues on some maps, and monetization concerns. Players also request more content like bosses, indicating strong engagement but a desire for continued updates.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging racing gameplay
- High-speed cars with diverse drivers
- Overall positive reception and enjoyable experience
- Desire for more content (e.g., bosses)

### Cons

- Lag / performance issues (lag spikes)
- Unfair CPU/AI advantage
- Handling issues on certain maps (e.g., Paradise Beach)
- Monetization concerns / pay-to-play or money required

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vectorunit.purple.googleplay)