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Heat: Rocky Roads

Days of Wonder, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Gémklub · Board game · 2026
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9.7 Ludopedia
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Players
1–7 · best 5
Players
Solo
Play Time
60–120 min
Weight
Weight 2.5/5
Year
Year 2026
Minimum age
Minimum age 10+
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love the adrenaline of Heat and want more tracks and challenges, this expansion is a must-have! Get ready for gravel and chicanes!

Highlights
  • Exciting new tracks
  • More strategic options
  • Expands base experience
  • Increases player count
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • New control challenges
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Get ready for the thrill of Heat: Rocky Roads, the new expansion that takes racing excitement to new heights! If you've enjoyed speeding through Heat – Pedal to the Metal, this expansion is for you. It introduces two brand-new, challenging tracks: South Africa, with its treacherous gravel roads that will test your control and nerves, and Germany, featuring high-speed chicanes that demand precision in the turns. Beyond the tracks, you'll find new upgrades to boost your cars, sponsor cards for risky strategies, and events that can change the course of the race. And for those who love competing with more friends, an additional car allows up to seven drivers to battle for the podium. The hand management mechanics and racing simulation remain central, but with the addition of elements that require quick adaptation. The 1966 season gets a new flavor with the innovation of the 'sliding skirt,' a part that can surprise your opponents and give you that crucial edge to cross the finish line first. It's time to show who rules the track, even when your car is skidding on gravel!

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Rules manual — Heat: Rocky Roads English · PDF
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1–7 players
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Admin: Upcoming Releases Game: Heat – Pedal to the Metal
Publisher Days of Wonder, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Gémklub, Hobby Japan, Rebel Sp. z o.o.
Designer Asger Aleksandrov Granerud, Daniel Skjold Pedersen
Artist Vincent Dutrait

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need to own the base game Heat – Pedal to the Metal to play Heat: Rocky Roads?
Yes, absolutely! Heat: Rocky Roads is an expansion and requires the base game Heat – Pedal to the Metal to be played.
How many players can participate with this expansion?
The expansion adds an extra car, allowing the game to be played by up to 7 players, instead of the 6 in the base game.
What are the main new features regarding the tracks?
The expansion brings two new tracks: South Africa, with the challenge of loose gravel that can make your car spin out, and Germany, with fast chicanes on long straights that demand precise control.
Besides the tracks, what else comes in the box?
You'll find new sponsor cards, event cards, car upgrades, and the new 'sliding skirt' mechanic for the 1966 season.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
The overall complexity remains similar, but the new tracks and the 'sliding skirt' introduce new tactics and challenges that require adaptation, making the experience more dynamic.
Is this expansion worthwhile for those who already own the base game?
If you enjoy Heat and are looking for more track variety and a slight increase in player count, Heat: Rocky Roads adds significant value and new thrills to the races.