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. —description from the publisher AWARDS & HONORS 2023 Speelgoed van het Jaar Expert Games Winner 2023 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Advanced Game Winner 2023 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Advanced Game Nominee 2023 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game Winner 2023 Guldbrikken Best Adult Game Nominee 2023 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Winner 2023 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee 2022 Tric Trac Nominee 2022 Tric Trac Initiés Nominee 2022 Tric Trac d'Or Initiés 2022 Golden Geek Most Innovative Board Game Nominee 2022 Golden Geek Medium Game of the Year Winner 2022 Golden Geek Medium Game of the Year Nominee 2022 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Winner 2022 Golden Geek Best Thematic Board Game Nominee 2022 Golden Geek Best Board Game Artwork & Presentation Nominee