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Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Heat: Pedal to the Metal board game

Race, draft gears, and manage your engine heat to cross the finish line first.

Players

1–6 players

Duration

30–75 min

Age

10+

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About Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Based on simple and intuitive hand management, Heat: Pedal to the Metal puts players in the driver's seat of intense 1960s car races, jockeying for position to cross the finish line first while constantly managing their vehicle's heat engine. Drivers must carefully regulate their speed through tight corners to avoid overheating, shifting gears to maintain momentum without blowing their engine on the straightaways.

Selecting the right upgrades and tuning options helps drivers hug sharp turns, clear chicanes, and keep their engine cool enough to sustain top speeds. The game features multiple dynamic modes and tactical modules to enhance every race:

- Gear and Heat Management: Play speed cards to advance along the track, paying heat cards into your engine pool when shifting rapidly or pushing past safe corner limits.

- Upgrades and Customization: Tailor your race car with special utility cards—such as improved brakes, cooling systems, or superchargers—to optimize performance for specific track layouts.

- Championship System: Experience a full racing season in a single game night, complete with changing weather conditions, shifting road variables, and event cards that alter track rules between races.

- Solo Play and Bot Racers: Tackle the track alone using the robust Legends Module, or seamlessly integrate automated drivers to fill out the grid in multiplayer matches.

Ultimately, a driver's ability to balance aggressive speed with calculated thermal control will be the key to taking the checkered flag and claiming the top spot on the podium.

How to Play

  1. 1Play speed cards from your hand to move your car along the track.
  2. 2Shift gears and manage heat cards to handle corners without spinning out.
  3. 3Slipstream behind rivals for extra speed on straights.
  4. 4First car to complete all laps wins the race.