The list of core objectives (a.k.a. player goals) are the following:
- The main objective (a.k.a. win state) is to cross the finish line without any fatal crashes.
- The secondary objective is to get the best score by earning "risk" points by taking risky racing lines when swerving between obstacles.
- As a bonus objective, a player can get extra points by picking up a specific amount of collectible items (a.k.a. pickups) that are spawned across the tracks. This objective is aimed at "completionists."
- The ultimate objective of the game is to get the highest score while finishing the race with the fastest time.
A good game designer will always design several objectives to satisfy the various kinds of players to keep them engaged as long as possible. For example, a player with a "completionist" mindset doesn't simply want to finish a game but complete it by attaining every possible objective and getting every collectible item...
