Heat: Pedal to the Metal
1–6 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Days of Wonder • 2022
- Publisher
- Days of Wonder
- First published
- 2022
- Players
- 1–6 players
- Playing time
- 30 min
- Age
- 10+
How it plays
Heat: Pedal to the Metal plays 1–6 players, takes about 30 minutes to play, and is recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Where it came from
Heat: Pedal to the Metal was published by Days of Wonder in 2022, designed by Asger Harding Granerud and Daniel Skjold Pedersen. The game draws inspiration from mid-20th-century Grand Prix racing, aiming to capture the tension and high-speed risks of classic motorsport through a blend of hand management and deck-building mechanics. It was developed to offer a balance between accessible rules for casual players and strategic depth for enthusiasts, focusing on the management of engine heat as a central risk-reward element.
Upon its release, the game was well-received for its tight design and evocative aesthetic, which leans into retro automotive illustration styles. The developers sought to evoke the atmosphere of 1960s road racing, utilizing a streamlined engine that keeps gameplay moving at a fast pace. It has since become a staple in the modern racing board game genre, praised for its intuitive flow and the tactile satisfaction of its driving mechanics.
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About Heat: Pedal to the Metal
Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–6 players • 30 min • ages 10+ • Days of Wonder • 2022. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play Heat: Pedal to the Metal?
Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a board game for 1–6 players, running about 30 minutes. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: https://www.daysofwonder.com/game/heat/
How many players is Heat: Pedal to the Metal for?
Heat: Pedal to the Metal is built for 1–6 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
How long does Heat: Pedal to the Metal take to play?
A game of Heat: Pedal to the Metal is listed at about 30 minutes. Real sessions run shorter or longer depending on player count and how well the table already knows the game.
What age is Heat: Pedal to the Metal for?
Heat: Pedal to the Metal lists a minimum age of 10. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes Heat: Pedal to the Metal?
Heat: Pedal to the Metal is published by Days of Wonder. The catalog gives its publication year as 2022.
Has Heat: Pedal to the Metal won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for Heat: Pedal to the Metal lists Golden Geek Award for Best Thematic Board Game and Nederlandse spellenprijs - best advanced game.
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