Heat: Pedal to the Metal

Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a fast, tactical racing game for 1–6 players that captures the thrill of motorsport without the complexity. Whether you're playing a single race or a full championship season, it delivers genuine tension and decision-making every lap.

Each player manages a hand of speed cards, playing them simultaneously to move around the track. Push too hard into a corner and your engine overheats — flooding your deck with useless Heat cards that slow you down. Manage your cooling, time your bursts of speed, and outmanoeuvre your rivals. The Championship System lets you customise your car between races and chase the podium across multiple tracks in a single game night.

What's good?

• Simultaneous card play keeps everyone engaged — no downtime between turns
• Heat management creates genuine tension on every corner
• Championship System adds progression and car customisation across multiple races
• Scales well from 1–6 players with a solo mode included

Who is it for?

• ✔ Racing fans who want a game that actually feels like motorsport
• ✔ Family and gateway gamers looking for something with real decisions
• ✔ Groups who want a competitive game that plays in under an hour
• ✖ Not suited to players who prefer cooperative or purely luck-based games

What's in the box?

• 2 giant double-sided boards (4 tracks)
• 4 Track cards
• 6 race cars and matching Gear pawns
• 6 player mats
• 72 Speed cards
• 48 Heat cards & 37 Stress cards
• 114 Upgrade cards
• 35 Sponsorship cards
• 10 Legends cards
• 10 Event cards
• 1 Legends mat & 1 Championship mat
• 6 Weather Tokens & 12 Road Conditions Tokens
• 2 Press Corner Standees
• 1 Scorepad
• 2 Rules booklets

Standalone game — no other products required to play.

Pair with: Expand your season with Tunnel Vision (new tracks & up to 7 players), Heavy Rain, Rocky Roads, and Legends.