Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Heat: Pedal to the Metal is the thrilling racing deck-building game where players manage speed, gears, and heat to outpace rivals. Perfect for 1–6 players, 30–60 min playtime, blending tactical driving with high stakes and replayability.

Floor it, but don’t overheat—one gear shift could make or break your race! In Heat: Pedal to the Metal, every decision counts from the pit to the podium, as you battle for position with heart-pounding precision.

How the Game Works

Your race round unfolds in four phases: shift gears, play cards, move your car based on your card-driven engine, and draw up to seven cards. Higher gears let you play more cards—but risk overheating or spin-outs if you push too hard.

Extras like Boost, Cooldown, Adrenaline, and Slipstream add tactical layers. Hitting a corner too fast adds Heat cards (junk in your deck) or spins you out. First across the finish line after the designated laps wins—strategy meets speed in every race .

Why You’ll Love It

• 🏁 Unique gear-based deck-building lets you control speed and tension
• 🎨 Stunning artwork by Vincent Dutrait delivers a cinematic racing feel
• ♻️ With multiple modular tracks, weather effects, and expansion content, games never feel the same
• 🤖 Solo Legends AI and up to 6-player races make it versatile and replayable

Game Details

• 🧩 Players: 1–6
• ⏱️ Playtime: 30–60 min
• 🎂 Age: 8+
• 🗂️ Genre: Racing / Strategy / Deck-building
• 🎯 Complexity: Medium–Heavy (3.5/5)
• 🔁 Replayability: Very High
• 🎮 Great for fans of: Flamme Rouge, Thunder Road, Formula D

What’s in the Box

• 240+ cards (Speed, Gear, Heat, Upgrade)
• 6 car boards with gear indicators
• Track tiles, weather cards, lap markers, and dice
• Solo Legends decks, rulebook, and player aids

How to Play

Learn the rules, gear shifts, and core mechanics in this complete tutorial.

Review

Watch the comprehensive Dice Tower review, “Days of Wonder Does Days of Thunder,” and see why this racing gem earns top marks in mechanics, theme, and design.

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