World Grand Prix Master System box art

Sega Master System · Racing / Simulation

World Grand Prix

Deep cut

SystemSega Master System
Released1986
GenreRacing, Simulation
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

World Grand Prix is a racing game released in 1986 for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA. It blends racing and simulation elements.

It belongs to the Master System's earliest wave of games. Other notable Master System releases from 1986 include Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Black Belt and Fantasy Zone. Among the 20 Master System racing games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing World Grand Prix is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

World Grand Prix gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

World Grand Prix cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time (Seconds)00D0-9100
Infinite Time (Minutes)00D0-9200
Use With Infinite Time Code To Prevent Screen From Shaking00D6-3606

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World Grand Prix walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for World Grand Prix.

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

World Grand Prix FAQ

When did World Grand Prix come out on the Master System?

World Grand Prix was released for the Sega Master System in 1986.

Who made World Grand Prix?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is World Grand Prix multiplayer?

No. World Grand Prix is a single-player game.

How long does World Grand Prix take to play?

As a racing game, World Grand Prix typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about World Grand Prix on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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