Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Heat: Pedal to the Metal puts something special on the table: a racing game that perfectly captures the feeling of speed and excitement. Every decision you make, from the cards you play to the gear you drive in, has an immediate impact. Thanks to clever hand-management mechanics, this game is not only about speed, but also about strategy. It is widely acclaimed as one of the best racing board games ever made - a true topper that surpasses both classic racers and modern hits.

The setting takes you back to the Grand Prix of the 1960s. Each round, you secretly choose cards from your hand to determine how far to let your car tear around the track. Your gear determines how many cards you may play: in second gear you play two cards, in third three, and so on. The total value of the cards indicates how many spaces your car travels. Want to go faster? Shift to a higher gear and put your foot firmly on the gas pedal. But beware: the curves are coming, and blasting through them at full throttle can cost you dearly.

Curves force you to tame your speed. Each curve has a speed limit that you can exceed without penalty. Are you driving too fast? Then you get heat in your deck. These "dead" cards make your hand less flexible and can slow down your strategy considerably. The only way to get rid of this heat is to slow down and let your engine cool down. Balance between speed and control is essential: race smart, take risks where you can, but know when to slow down. Heat is more than a racing game - it's an adrenaline rush in a box.