Heat waves shimmer from the racetrack; you adjust your goggles as the sun glints off the chrome of the race cars slowly nudging into position around you. The roar of the crowd, the snap of flags in the wind, the gentle rumble of your engine. A blue summer sky, calm and serene in your position. The countdown begins, and a sudden deep roar cuts through the air as all the cars leap from their starting lines. Dust and wind whip past your helmet as you take the first corner.
The board game Heat Pedal to the Metal (in Serbian), based on simple and intuitive card management, puts players in the driver's seat of intense car races, fighting for position to be the first to cross the finish line while managing their car's speed if they don't want to overheat. Choosing the right upgrades for their car will help them hug the curves and keep their engine cool enough to maintain maximum speed. 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 full season in one game night, customizing their car before each race to claim the top spot on the podium. They must be careful because the weather, road conditions, and events will change each race to spice up their championship!

Board game Heat Pedal to the Metal, awards and honors:
2023 Speelgoed van het Jaar Expert Games Winner
2023 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Advanced Game Winner
2023 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Advanced Game Nominee
2023 Lys Initié Nominee
2023 JUG Adult Game of the Year Finalist
2023 Japan Boardgame Prize Voters' Selection Nominee
2023 International Gamers Award Multi-player 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
2023 Gioco dell’Anno Nominee
2023 Bulgarian Board Game Awards International Game of the Year Nominee
2022 Tric Trac Nominee
2022 Tric Trac Initiés Nominee
2022 Tric Trac d'Or Initiés
2022 Meeples Choice Award Winner
2022 Meeples Choice Award Nominee
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
2022 Board Game Quest Awards Best Thematic Game Nominee