Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Game Description

Get ready to feel the adrenaline of high-speed competitions with Heat: Pedal to the Metal, the engaging board game that will thrust you into the heart of intense car races. Based on an intuitive hand management system, you'll be behind the wheel of your race car, fighting for position and aiming for the finish line. But be careful: you'll need to balance speed with the necessity of keeping your engine cool, avoiding overheating that could cost you the victory. Wisely choose upgrades for your car to best tackle every turn and maintain maximum performance on the track. Your driving skill will be the key to success!

Heat: Pedal to the Metal offers a dynamic and option-rich experience. You can compete in a single race for immediate excitement, or fully immerse yourself in the Championship mode, experiencing an entire racing season in a single game night. Before each race, you'll have the opportunity to perform car customization, adapting it to the upcoming challenges. Every race will be unique, thanks to variable weather conditions, different road conditions, and unexpected events that will add a touch of unpredictability and ensure high replayability to your championship.

Whether you prefer to race against friends or refine your strategies alone, Heat: Pedal to the Metal has the solution. Its versatile solo mode, thanks to the Legends module, allows you to face automated opponents, while in multiplayer games you can add automated drivers to make races even more crowded and competitive. Published in 2022 by Days of Wonder, this masterpiece of strategy and speed supports 1 to 6 players and offers an exciting game experience lasting approximately 60 minutes. Get ready to push the pedal to the metal and conquer the podium!

Rules

Heat: Pedal to the Metal is an intense car racing game where players take on the role of drivers, competing to cross the finish line first. The core of the gameplay is based on an intuitive hand management card system, through which participants must balance the aggressiveness of speed with the need to keep their car's engine under control, avoiding the risk of overheating.

Each turn, players play cards from their hand to determine their vehicle's speed and movement on the track. However, pushing too hard on the accelerator generates "calore" (heat), a resource that, if accumulated excessively, can lead to penalties. The main actions during a race include:

Playing speed cards from hand to move the car on the track.
Managing the heat generated, trying to cool the engine to avoid penalties.
Utilizing corners and track conditions to optimize movement and resource management.

In addition to single races, the game offers a "Championship System" that allows players to tackle an entire season, customizing their car with specific upgrades before each race. Weather, road conditions, and events change with each race, adding variety and challenges. A solo mode is also available with the Legends Module and the option to add automated drivers as opponents in multiplayer games.