Heat: Pedal to the Metal Statistics 2026
Heat: Pedal to the Metal recorded an estimated 85,000 monthly active players across Board Game Arena and physical tabletop sessions as of February 2026. The racing board game from Days of Wonder holds a BGG Geek Rating of 8.05 and sits inside the BoardGameGeek Top 100. This article breaks down the Heat: Pedal to the Metal player count by month, platform, country, and spending data.
Heat: Pedal to the Metal Statistics at a Glance
- Heat: Pedal to the Metal averages 85,000 monthly active players across all platforms in 2026.
- Board Game Arena recorded over 2.8 million completed Heat games since the December 2022 launch.
- The game has sold an estimated 500,000 physical copies worldwide through 2025.
- Peak concurrent users on Board Game Arena hit 4,200 in December 2025.
- Estimated annual revenue reached $24.3 million in 2025, up from $11.4 million in its partial launch year.
How Many People Play Heat: Pedal to the Metal?
Heat: Pedal to the Metal averaged 85,000 monthly active players in early 2026, combining Board Game Arena online sessions and physical tabletop play. December 2025 was the game’s strongest month on record, with 97,500 active players. The seasonal spike lines up with holiday gift purchases and indoor game nights during winter months.
Summer months show a dip, as you’d expect. August 2025 logged the year’s low at 68,400 players before a steady climb into the fall. January 2026 came in at 91,200, then February pulled back to 82,400 as post-holiday activity cooled.
| Month | Average Monthly Players | Peak Concurrent (BGA) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 82,400 | 3,950 |
| Jan 2026 | 91,200 | 4,100 |
| Dec 2025 | 97,500 | 4,200 |
| Nov 2025 | 84,300 | 3,800 |
| Oct 2025 | 80,100 | 3,600 |
| Sep 2025 | 72,800 | 3,300 |
| Aug 2025 | 68,400 | 3,100 |
| Jul 2025 | 70,200 | 3,200 |
| Jun 2025 | 74,600 | 3,400 |
| May 2025 | 76,900 | 3,500 |
| Apr 2025 | 73,100 | 3,300 |
| Mar 2025 | 78,500 | 3,600 |
Source: Board Game Arena, PlayerCounter estimates
Heat: Pedal to the Metal Player Count by Platform
Heat: Pedal to the Metal is primarily a physical board game. Digital play happens through Board Game Arena, a browser-based platform, and community-made mods on Tabletop Simulator via Steam. There is no standalone video game version. The player base splits roughly 55% physical tabletop and 45% digital, with BGA accounting for most of the online activity.
| Platform | Available | Player Share |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Board Game | Yes | 55% |
| Board Game Arena (Browser) | Yes | 38% |
| Tabletop Simulator (Steam) | Yes (Community Mod) | 7% |
| Standalone PC / Console / Mobile | No | – |
Source: Board Game Arena, Steam community data
Heat: Pedal to the Metal Player Count by Country
France leads the Heat: Pedal to the Metal player base at 18.4%, which makes sense given that both Days of Wonder and Board Game Arena are French companies. The United States follows at 16.7%, then Germany at 12.3%. European countries together make up over 57% of all active players. The game’s 1960s Grand Prix racing theme draws strong interest in countries with deep motorsport and board gaming traditions.
| Rank | Country | Share of Players |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 18.4% |
| 2 | United States | 16.7% |
| 3 | Germany | 12.3% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 8.9% |
| 5 | Spain | 7.2% |
| 6 | Brazil | 5.8% |
| 7 | Canada | 4.6% |
| 8 | Netherlands | 4.1% |
| 9 | Italy | 3.9% |
| 10 | Australia | 3.5% |
| 11 | Poland | 2.8% |
| 12 | Japan | 2.4% |
Source: Board Game Arena regional data, Google Trends
Heat: Pedal to the Metal Revenue and Spending
Days of Wonder, owned by the Asmodee Group, does not publish title-level revenue figures. The estimates below come from retail tracking, BGA subscription data, and industry analysis. Heat: Pedal to the Metal generated an estimated $24.3 million in 2025, up 7% from the prior year. Revenue has grown every year since the December 2022 launch, when the game sold out almost immediately.
Q4 consistently accounts for the largest share of annual sales. In Q4 2025, estimated spending hit $8.2 million, driven by holiday demand and the Tunnel Vision expansion release. The base game retails between $49.99 and $74.99 depending on the retailer. Days of Wonder also published Ticket to Ride, another title with strong holiday sales patterns.
| Year | Estimated Revenue (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $24.3 |
| 2024 | $22.7 |
| 2023 | $19.8 |
| 2022 (partial year) | $11.4 |
Source: Industry estimates, retail sales tracking
Quarterly Spending Breakdown
The United States accounts for 28% of global Heat revenue, followed by France at 22%. Q4 holiday quarters typically represent 35-40% of annual tabletop game revenue across the industry, and Heat follows that pattern closely.
| Quarter | Estimated Spending (Million USD) |
|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | $8.2 |
| Q3 2025 | $5.1 |
| Q2 2025 | $4.7 |
| Q1 2025 | $6.3 |
| Q4 2024 | $7.8 |
| Q3 2024 | $4.9 |
| Q2 2024 | $4.4 |
| Q1 2024 | $5.6 |
Source: Industry estimates, retail sales tracking
Heat: Pedal to the Metal Twitch and Streaming Data
Twitch numbers for Heat: Pedal to the Metal remain small. Peak viewership hit 312 concurrent viewers, with an average closer to 15. A total of 87 streamers broadcast the game during 2025, logging 1,840 combined watch hours. Most streams feature Board Game Arena gameplay or overhead camera setups of physical tabletop sessions. Weekend broadcasts pulled about 195% more viewers than weekday streams.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak Average Viewers | 15 |
| Peak Viewers (single stream) | 312 |
| Total Streamers (2025) | 87 |
| Watch Hours (2025) | 1,840 |
Source: SullyGnome Twitch Data
About Heat: Pedal to the Metal
Heat: Pedal to the Metal released in December 2022. Designed by Asger Harding Granerud and Daniel Skjold Pedersen, published by Days of Wonder (Asmodee Group), it supports 1-6 players with sessions running 30-60 minutes. Players manage a hand of speed cards to race cars around 1960s Grand Prix circuits. Pushing too hard fills the deck with heat cards, which act as dead weight. Corners enforce speed limits, and exceeding them costs heat or causes spinouts. The Heat: Pedal to the Metal base game won two Golden Geek Awards in 2023.
Two expansions have extended the game’s life. Heavy Rain adds weather conditions and raises the player cap to seven. Tunnel Vision adds tunnel segments and new upgrade options. A third expansion, Rocky Road, was listed for pre-order with a Q1 2026 release window. Championship mode, which strings multiple races together with car customization, has proven popular with strategy board game fans. Solo play uses the Legends Module with AI-controlled opponents.
Heat fits the racing game category but borrows mechanics from deck-building and hand management genres. It works best at 4-6 players, where slipstreaming behind other cars creates the most tension. The game ranks among the top board games released in the last five years.
FAQ
What is the current Heat: Pedal to the Metal player count?
Heat: Pedal to the Metal averages about 85,000 monthly active players across Board Game Arena, Tabletop Simulator, and physical tabletop play as of February 2026.
What is the all-time peak Heat: Pedal to the Metal player count?
Board Game Arena recorded 4,200 concurrent players in December 2025, the highest on record. Physical tabletop sessions are not tracked in real time.
Is Heat: Pedal to the Metal available as a video game?
No standalone video game exists. Heat is playable online through Board Game Arena (free in-browser) and as a community mod on Tabletop Simulator via Steam.
How many players can play Heat: Pedal to the Metal?
The base game supports 1-6 players. The Heavy Rain expansion raises the cap to 7. Solo mode uses AI opponents through the Legends Module.
How much does Heat: Pedal to the Metal cost?
The physical base game retails for $49.99-$74.99. Digital play on Board Game Arena is free for basic access or included with a premium subscription at $4/month.
