# Hotshots

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #3916
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.19 / 5
- **Designers**: Justin De Witt
- **Artists**: Chris Quilliams, Jeremy Mohler, Marie Bergeron, Víctor Pérez Corbella
- **Publishers**: Fireside Games
- **Categories**: Dice
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Modular Board, Push Your Luck

## Verdict
Enjoy a tense cooperative game where luck can save you or screw you over? Hotshots is for you!Growing cooperative tensionExciting dice rollingHigh replayabilityCool table presenceLuck can be cruelCan frustrate someLanguage dependentRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey everyone! Ready to fight some fires? In Hotshots, you and 1 to 3 friends take on the roles of super-equipped firefighters, each with their special abilities, in a race against time and the flames. The goal? Save the forest! To do this, you'll be rolling dice on burning terrain tiles, trying to match the symbols that appear on them. The more symbols you roll, the better! But be careful, because luck has its limits: if you don't get at least three symbols, the fire spreads, and things get complicated.

You can create firebreaks to protect areas from the wind, or risk it all to reduce the flames and maybe even earn bonuses. And don't forget the vehicles! Maneuvering the air tanker, helicopter, or brush rig can be crucial to saving the trees.

Each turn, a fire card can bring wind gusts, increase the intensity of the flames, or start new fires. If a terrain tile burns too much, it's lost, and this can affect the entire game, especially if it's a tile linked to a character's abilities or that helps in the fight. If eight tiles scorch, or worse, the fire camp scorches, it's game over: the forest is lost, and everyone loses together. But if you manage to extinguish the fire, the victory belongs to the whole team!

Hotshots is pure cooperative tension with a 'push your luck' element that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The modular board and fire cards ensure that each game is different, and the acrylic flame tokens add a cool visual to the table. It's a dynamic game where communication and quick decisions are key to the forest's survival!

## FAQ
### How many players can play Hotshots?
Hotshots is a game for 1 to 4 players, working well both solo and in a group.

### How long does a game take?
A game of Hotshots typically lasts around 60 minutes.

### Is the game difficult?
The average weight is 2.19/5, indicating moderate complexity. The difficulty can vary depending on luck with dice rolls and fire cards.

### Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has moderate language dependency, so it's recommended to have the cards translated or use a reference sheet.

### Is it a good game for beginners?
It can be a good starting point for those who enjoy cooperative games with an element of luck and tension, but the language dependency might be an initial hurdle.

### What happens if we lose?
If eight terrain tiles scorch or the fire camp scorches, the forest is lost, and all players lose.

### What makes the game replayable?
The modular board, which changes configuration each game, and the fire cards, which bring random events, ensure high replayability.

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