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PartySoda: Changed wording to reflect that it's a "Press Corner".

2026-07-22T23:47:55Z

Changed wording to reflect that it's a "Press Corner".

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	==== Features on Expansion Maps ====		==== Features on Expansion Maps ====

	'''Chicanes''': Featured in the "Tunnel Vision" expansion, ''chicanes'' are a feature composed of 2 consecutive Corner Lines with the same Speed Limit with one or more spaces between them. They are denoted by blue curbs on both sides of the track. If you play with the weather and road conditions module, the sector symbol modifies the sector ''after'' the chicane's second Corner Line. Otherwise, it modifies both corner lines. In Championship, the ~~second chicane~~ Corner Line (when exiting the ~~chicane~~) ~~is considered for "pressing a corner"~~.		'''Chicanes''': Featured in the "Tunnel Vision" expansion, ''chicanes'' are a feature composed of 2 consecutive Corner Lines with the same Speed Limit with one or more spaces between them. They are denoted by blue curbs on both sides of the track. If you play with the weather and road conditions module, the sector symbol modifies the sector ''after'' the chicane's second Corner Line. Otherwise, it modifies both corner lines. In Championship Mode, the Press Corner can be one of the Chicane Corner Lines. In this case, it will always be placed on the last Corner Line (when exiting the Chicane) as indicated on the Track Card.

	'''Flooded Spaces''': Featured in the "Heavy Rain" expansion, flooded spaces represent water flowing onto the track. If you start the round on a flooded space, shifting down a gear in the "Shift Gears" step costs 1 extra Heat. This means that to shift down two gears costs 2 Heat. This Heat must be paid when you shift, before any card effects.		'''Flooded Spaces''': Featured in the "Heavy Rain" expansion, flooded spaces represent water flowing onto the track. If you start the round on a flooded space, shifting down a gear in the "Shift Gears" step costs 1 extra Heat. This means that to shift down two gears costs 2 Heat. This Heat must be paid when you shift, before any card effects.

	'''Tunnels''': Featured in the "Tunnel Vision" expansion, some parts of the track pass through tunnels. If your car is on a tunnel space, you cannot discard any cards from your hand. This rule supersedes any effect that would allow you to discard (Event, Upgrade, Road Condition, etc.). Scrapping and Cooldown do not count as discarding and can be done within tunnels.		'''Tunnels''': Featured in the "Tunnel Vision" expansion, some parts of the track pass through tunnels. If your car is on a tunnel space, you cannot discard any cards from your hand. This rule supersedes any effect that would allow you to discard (Event, Upgrade, Road Condition, etc.). Scrapping and Cooldown do not count as discarding and can be done within tunnels.

Exhar: Corrected React step, which stated you only play symbols from played cards. The correction is you also play symbols from your selected gear (cooldown and boosts).

2026-06-14T16:48:51Z

Corrected React step, which stated you only play symbols from played cards. The correction is you also play symbols from your selected gear (cooldown and boosts).

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	'''''React'''''		'''''React'''''

	This step is only taken if you played ~~any~~ cards ~~with symbols on them~~. (''Boost'', ''Cooldown'', etc.) [[File:pedalToTheMedal_symbols.png]]		This step is only taken if you have access to symbols from your selected gear or played cards. (''Boost'', ''Cooldown'', ''Heat,'' etc.) [[File:pedalToTheMedal_symbols.png]]

	Resolve the effects of these symbols in any order you want, individually.		Resolve the effects of these symbols in any order you want, individually.



	'''''Slipstream'''''		'''''Slipstream'''''

Eric Juneau at 18:01, 23 April 2026

2026-04-23T18:01:25Z

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	[[File:pedalToTheMetal_card_stress.png]]		[[File:pedalToTheMetal_card_stress.png]]

	These cards represent lapses of concentration as you race around the track. All players start with three in their deck. To get them out of your hand, they have to be played, which adds some randomness to your Speed ~~with the~~		These cards represent lapses of concentration as you race around the track. All players start with three in their deck. Stress cards cannot be discarded. To get them out of your hand, they have to be played, which adds some randomness to your Speed.

	'''<u>Upgrade</u>'''		'''<u>Upgrade</u>'''

Eric Juneau at 18:00, 23 April 2026

2026-04-23T18:00:24Z

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	This step is only taken when you are next to '''or''' behind another car at this point.		This step is only taken when you are next to '''or''' behind another car at this point.

	You may move 2 spaces forward. This can only be done once per turn (you can't leapfrog between cars). If this step ends with your car in an occupied space, place your car in the first unoccupied space behind the car(s). This movement is ''not'' added to your Speed value.		You may move 2 spaces forward. This can only be done once per turn (you can't leapfrog between cars). If this step ends with your car in an occupied space, place your car in the first unoccupied space behind the car(s). This movement is ''not'' added to your Speed value. But if you slipstream past a Corner Line, your current Speed is still used to calculate Heat payment.

	You cannot slipstream across the finish line (after completing the required number of laps) or slipstream after passing the finish line.		You cannot slipstream across the finish line (after completing the required number of laps) or slipstream after passing the finish line.

Eric Juneau at 19:43, 22 April 2026

2026-04-22T19:43:47Z

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Consumit: The adrenaline step talked of '5-6 car games' but we now can have games with up to 8 players on BGA, so I've changed this to mean '5 or more'

2026-03-08T09:54:13Z

The adrenaline step talked of '5-6 car games' but we now can have games with up to 8 players on BGA, so I've changed this to mean '5 or more'

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	=== Adrenaline ===		=== Adrenaline ===

	Adrenaline helps the last car to move each round (or in a 5~~-6 car game~~, the last two cars to move). It is not really a step of its own, but gives those players extra symbols that they may use in the React step. Players with Adrenaline may move 1 extra Space while adding 1 to their Speed value and/or gain 1 extra Cooldown.		Adrenaline helps the last car to move each round (or, in a game which started with 5 or more cars, the last two cars to move). It is not really a step of its own, but gives those players extra symbols that they may use in the React step. Players with Adrenaline may move 1 extra Space while adding 1 to their Speed value and/or gain 1 extra Cooldown.

	<i>Note: Adrenaline cannot be saved for future rounds.</i>		<i>Note: Adrenaline cannot be saved for future rounds.</i>

Arjuna92: /* Garage Module Upgrade Cards */ formatting

2026-02-09T14:32:46Z

Garage Module Upgrade Cards: formatting

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	* • '''Accelerate''': You may increase your Speed by 1 for every <b>+</b> symbol used by you this turn (from Upgrades, Stress, Boost, etc). If you do, you must increase it for all <b>+</b> symbols used and this counts for corner		* • '''Accelerate''': You may increase your Speed by 1 for every <b>+</b> symbol used by you this turn (from Upgrades, Stress, Boost, etc). If you do, you must increase it for all <b>+</b> symbols used and this counts for corner
	* • '''Adjust Speed Limit''': (Mandatory) If you cross Corner Lines this turn, their Speed Limit is modified by the number indicated for you; “+” means you can move faster, “-” means you must move slower.		* • '''Adjust Speed Limit''': ''(Mandatory)'' If you cross Corner Lines this turn, their Speed Limit is modified by the number indicated for you; “+” means you can move faster, “-” means you must move slower.
	* • '''Direct Play''': You may play this card from your hand in the React step (step 5). If you do, it applies as if you had revealed it in step 3, including Speed value and mandatory/optional icons.		* • '''Direct Play''': You may play this card from your hand in the React step (step 5). If you do, it applies as if you had revealed it in step 3, including Speed value and mandatory/optional icons.
	~~checks (step 7).~~
	* • '''Draft''' (Tunnel Vision expansion): During the react phase (step 5), you may move your car forward on the race track up to # spaces. All spaces you move into/through thanks to this symbol must be completely free of other cars and the final landing space must have at least one car in either spot of the space in front of it. This extra movement does not count as speed.		* • '''Draft''': ''(Tunnel Vision expansion)'' During the react phase (step 5), you may move your car forward on the race track up to # spaces. All spaces you move into/through thanks to this symbol must be completely free of other cars and the final landing space must have at least one car in either spot of the space in front of it. This extra movement does not count as speed. You can use Draft values from several cards separately or add up their values as a single drafting action. Drafting is not Slipstreaming. It can be used to cross the Finish Line or after the Finish Line at the end of a race.
	You can use Draft values from several cards separately or add up their values as a single drafting action. Drafting is not Slipstreaming. It can be used to cross the Finish Line or after the Finish Line at the end of a race.
	* • '''Reduce Stress''': You may immediately discard up to the number indicated of Stress cards from your hand to the discard pile.		* • '''Reduce Stress''': You may immediately discard up to the number indicated of Stress cards from your hand to the discard pile.
	* • '''Refresh''': You may place this card back on top of your draw deck instead of discarding it in step 9.		* • '''Refresh''': You may place this card back on top of your draw deck instead of discarding it in step 9.
	* • '''Salvage''': You may look through your discard pile and choose up to the number indicated cards there. These cards are shuffled into your draw deck.		* • '''Salvage''': You may look through your discard pile and choose up to the number indicated cards there. These cards are shuffled into your draw deck.
	* • '''Scrap''': (Mandatory) Discard the top card of your draw deck the number of times indicated		* • '''Scrap''': ''(Mandatory)'' Discard the top card of your draw deck the number of times indicated
	* • '''Slipstream boost''': If you choose to Slipstream in step 6, your typical 2 Spaces may be increased by the number indicated.		* • '''Slipstream boost''': If you choose to Slipstream in step 6, your typical 2 Spaces may be increased by the number indicated.
	* • '''Super Cool''' (Heavy Rain expansion): This symbol is an Optional Symbol to be used in Step 5. You may look through your discard pile and remove up to # Heat cards from it. Return these cards to your Engine spot. <i>Note, this can be used in a section of the track where no Cooldown is allowed. </i>		* • '''Super Cool''': ''(Heavy Rain expansion)'' This symbol is an Optional Symbol to be used in Step 5. You may look through your discard pile and remove up to # Heat cards from it. Return these cards to your Engine spot. <i>Note, this can be used in a section of the track where no Cooldown is allowed. </i>

Arjuna92: added tunnel vision and rearranged

2026-02-09T14:25:58Z

added tunnel vision and rearranged

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	* • '''Direct Play''': You may play this card from your hand in the React step (step 5). If you do, it applies as if you had revealed it in step 3, including Speed value and mandatory/optional icons.		* • '''Direct Play''': You may play this card from your hand in the React step (step 5). If you do, it applies as if you had revealed it in step 3, including Speed value and mandatory/optional icons.
	checks (step 7).		checks (step 7).
			* • '''Draft''' (Tunnel Vision expansion): During the react phase (step 5), you may move your car forward on the race track up to # spaces. All spaces you move into/through thanks to this symbol must be completely free of other cars and the final landing space must have at least one car in either spot of the space in front of it. This extra movement does not count as speed.
			You can use Draft values from several cards separately or add up their values as a single drafting action. Drafting is not Slipstreaming. It can be used to cross the Finish Line or after the Finish Line at the end of a race.
	* • '''Reduce Stress''': You may immediately discard up to the number indicated of Stress cards from your hand to the discard pile.		* • '''Reduce Stress''': You may immediately discard up to the number indicated of Stress cards from your hand to the discard pile.
	* • '''Refresh''': You may place this card back on top of your draw deck instead of discarding it in step 9.		* • '''Refresh''': You may place this card back on top of your draw deck instead of discarding it in step 9.
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	* • '''Scrap''': (Mandatory) Discard the top card of your draw deck the number of times indicated		* • '''Scrap''': (Mandatory) Discard the top card of your draw deck the number of times indicated
	* • '''Slipstream boost''': If you choose to Slipstream in step 6, your typical 2 Spaces may be increased by the number indicated.		* • '''Slipstream boost''': If you choose to Slipstream in step 6, your typical 2 Spaces may be increased by the number indicated.
	* • '''Super Cool''': This symbol is an Optional Symbol to be used in Step 5. You may look through your discard pile and remove up to # Heat cards from it. Return these cards to your Engine spot. <i>Note, this can be used in a section of the track where no Cooldown is allowed. </i>		* • '''Super Cool''' (Heavy Rain expansion): This symbol is an Optional Symbol to be used in Step 5. You may look through your discard pile and remove up to # Heat cards from it. Return these cards to your Engine spot. <i>Note, this can be used in a section of the track where no Cooldown is allowed. </i>


			== Legends ==
			Besides human-controlled race cars you can also race against "legends". It is recommended to play with at least 6 cards (humans and/or legends) and an option lets you automatically fill up all spots up to a certain number of cars. Legends are controlled by a single legend card, which is turned over each round to indicate how far all the legends should go (each colour has a different number in order to make them individual). Like human players, legends have to slow down for corners. If a legend is between the legend line (with the smiley face) and the corner, it will try to go around the corner, if it can, and go more slowly than it otherwise would. Legends do not use any heat.

			If the legends seem too slow for your player group, you can increase their speed over straights by a modifier in the game options. You can also activate "aggressive legends", which gives them the opportunity to clear two corners in the same round. If a Legend starts its turn on a space with a chevron above the diamond on the track, it can cross one extra corner line this Round. <i>Note: There are no chevrons on the US, France and Italy tracks.</i> If there is a double chevron, the legend can even cross three corners.


	== Championship Mode ==		== Championship Mode ==
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	You will receive a sponsorship card for either a) passing the corner at a speed two higher than the corner speed after taking into account road condition markers, or b) slip-streaming across the corner line at any speed. If you spin out in either case you won't get your sponsorship this time. If you slip-stream and go two speed faster than the corner speed you still only get one sponsorship card per corner each lap.		You will receive a sponsorship card for either a) passing the corner at a speed two higher than the corner speed after taking into account road condition markers, or b) slip-streaming across the corner line at any speed. If you spin out in either case you won't get your sponsorship this time. If you slip-stream and go two speed faster than the corner speed you still only get one sponsorship card per corner each lap.

	~~== Heavy Rain Expansion ==~~
	~~'''Flooded Spaces'''~~
	In various places of the Japan Track, water is flowing onto the track. If you start the Round on a flooded Space, Shifting down a gear in Step 1 costs 1 extra Heat. This means that shifting down a single gear will cost a total of 1 Heat, shifting down two gears will cost 2 Heat.

			== Expansion Maps ==
	'''Chicanes'''		'''Chicanes'''
	Chicanes are a new ~~Feature~~ that can be found on ~~both Tracks in this~~ expansion. They are composed of 2 consecutive ~~Corner Lines~~ with the same ~~Speed Limit~~ and 1 or more ~~Spaces~~ between them. Blue curbs are featured on both sides of the track to help recognize them.		Chicanes are a new feature that can be found on most expansion tracks. They are composed of 2 consecutive corner lines with the same speed limit and 1 or more spaces between them. Blue curbs are featured on both sides of the track to help recognize them. If you play with the weather and road conditions module, the sector symbol modifies the sector after the chicane's second line. Otherwise, it modifies both corner lines. In championship mode, the press corner is placed at the second chicane corner line (when exiting the chicane).

	If you play with the ~~Weather~~ and ~~Road Conditions Module~~, the ~~Sector Symbol~~ modifies the sector after the ~~Chicane~~. Otherwise it modifies both ~~Corner Lines~~.

	In ~~Championship Mode~~, the ~~Press Corner is placed~~ on ~~the last Corner Line~~ (~~when exiting the Chicane~~).		'''Flooded Spaces (Japan)'''
			In various places of the Japan track, water is flowing onto the track. If you start the round on a flooded space, shifting down a gear in step 1 costs 1 extra heat. This means that shifting down a single gear will cost a total of 1 heat, shifting down two gears will cost 2 heat. This heat must be paid when you shift (i.e. before any card effects).

	'''~~Aggressive Legends~~'''		'''Tunnels (Spain)'''
	~~Legends can be more aggressive on some portions~~ of the ~~tracks~~, ~~getting~~ the ~~opportunity to clear two corners in the same round~~. ~~If a Legend starts its turn~~ on a space ~~with a chevron above the diamond on the track~~, ~~it can cross one extra Corner Line this Round~~. ~~<i>Note:~~ This rule ~~can be used on the Great Britain Track in the base game as well in the corners~~ that ~~show a Speed limit of 6~~, 5 and 4.~~</i>~~		In various places of the Spain Track, the track will pass through tunnels. As long as your car is on a tunnel space, you cannot discard any cards from your hand. This rule takes precedence over any effect that would allow you to discard (Event, Upgrade, Road Condition…). Scrapping and cooling heat do not count as discarding and can therefore be done within tunnels.

FroggerWimsey: /* Heat Cards */

2025-08-09T13:59:34Z

Heat Cards

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	== Heat Cards ==		== Heat Cards ==
	As you race around the track you should use Heat to drive faster on straights and in corners. As a consequence, Heat cards will move from your Engine to your discard pile. Later on they will be shuffled into your draw deck and ~~each~~		As you race around the track you should use Heat to drive faster on straights and in corners. As a consequence, Heat cards will move from your Engine to your discard pile. Later on they will be shuffled into your draw deck and drawn into your hand. The only way to get Heat cards out of your hand and back into the Engine is to cool down, typically by shifting to lower gears. This cycle means the same Heat card could be used several times during a race, depending on how fast you use it, draw it and cool it down again. Heat cards can never be discarded or played from your hand. They effectively reduce your hand size by filling it up with useless cards.
	your hand. The only way to get Heat cards out of your hand and back into the Engine is to cool down, typically by shifting to lower gears. This cycle means the same Heat card could be used several times during a race, depending on how fast you use it, draw it and cool it down again. Heat cards can never be discarded or played from your hand. They effectively reduce your hand size by filling it up with useless cards.

	==== Paying Heat ====		==== Paying Heat ====

3p1cFr3nzy: /* Starting Hand */

2025-01-30T22:08:40Z

Starting Hand

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	== Starting Hand ==		== Starting Hand ==
	Players start with 14 Basic Cards (~~1 x 0s,~~ 3 x 1s, 3 x 2s, 3 x 3s, 3 x 4s~~, 1 x 5s~~), Stress and Heat cards based on the current track, and Upgrade Cards determined by the play options (Basic Game, Garage Mode, etc). See Upgrade Cards below.		Players start with 12 Basic Cards (3 x 1s, 3 x 2s, 3 x 3s, 3 x 4s), Stress and Heat cards based on the current track, and Upgrade Cards determined by the play options (Basic Game, Garage Mode, etc). See Upgrade Cards below. For the base game, players will get a speed 0 and a speed 5 card.

	== Playing a Round ==		== Playing a Round ==