Building custom circuits in TrackMania uses blocks bought with currency earned by racing. Those blocks snap to a grid, letting players construct their own tracks. The three environments—Rally, Snow, and Desert—each have a distinct car and handling style.
The game includes Race, Puzzle, and Survival modes, alongside hotseat, LAN, and internet multiplayer. Players can also make custom car skins and share both skins and tracks online. The later re-release, TrackMania Original, added new block types and features.