My Dusty Downs

Running a racetrack

My Dusty Downs is a PC management game about keeping a struggling racetrack open for three years. You set policies across racing, the track, wagering, fans, staff, the community and politics, while balancing the needs of 15 stakeholder groups. The game tracks 44 stats, from gate attendance and animal welfare to the bank holding your loan.

The decisions are linked. Raising the takeout can upset bettors, while spending less on vets can increase injuries. A deal with a high roller can draw scrutiny from the Racing Commission. Hovering over an option lights up its helpful links in green and harmful ones in red, showing how a change can affect the rest of the operation.