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 car races, jockeying for position to cross the finish line first, while managing their car's speed if they don't want to overheat. Selecting the right upgrades for their car will help them hug the curves and keep their engine cool enough to maintain top speeds. Ultimately, their driving skills will be the key to victory!

Drivers can compete in a single race or use the "Championship System" to play a whole season in one game night, customizing their car before each race to claim the top spot of the podium. They have to be careful as the weather, road conditions, and events will change every race to spice up their championship. Players can also enjoy a solo mode with the Legends Module or add automated drivers as additional opponents in multiplayer games.

Heat is simple to understand - you're racing a car around a track! In order to do that though, you have to manage your hand of cards to ensure you speed up and slow down appropriately, without pushing the engine too hard! Just like in a real race, you can "draft" behind the leader - letting them cut the wind for your vehicle and giving you a clean and thematic catchup mechanic!

With a couple of different expansions that add both new track conditions and additional tracks, and the ability to run a championship (series of races) where you get to upgrade your vehicle, there's so many different options to keep you entertained. 

Perfect for: fans of F1!

Complexity: 2.2/5

If you like this, try: Clank!