Beat the Heat! 

When the summer sun's blazing, there’s only one way to stay cool—turn up the game night heat! Join us for Beat the Heat, a free event where you’ll learn hot new board games, meet awesome people, score candy prizes, and dive into high-stakes, high-temp adventures! Whether you're racing on scorching tracks, rescuing from roaring flames, or escaping sun-scorched sands, this sizzling evening is guaranteed to bring the heat (without the sunburn).

Heat: Pedal to the Metal: Start your engines! In Heat, you’ll tear through twisty tracks in a thrilling 1960s-style race, managing speed, gear shifts, and engine temp. Every corner you drift and every card you play pushes your luck—and your car. Easy to learn but full of tactical depth, this game is pure adrenaline on the tabletop. Want to take the checkered flag? Cool heads and hot wheels win championships.

Flash Point: Fire Rescue: Sound the alarm! In Flash Point, you and your team of firefighters must race into a burning building to save lives before it collapses. Every turn counts, every decision is tense, and no two games play the same. It's a pulse-pounding cooperative experience where timing, teamwork, and smart rescues are everything. Grab the hose and suit up—this fire isn’t going to fight itself!

Forbidden Desert: The sun blazes overhead, the sandstorm is closing in, and your only hope is to rebuild an ancient flying machine buried beneath the dunes. In Forbidden Desert, players must cooperate to survive blistering heat and uncover lost tech before they’re swallowed by the shifting sands. Tense, strategic, and full of “oh no” moments, it’s a wild ride through a world gone dry. Can you keep cool under pressure?

📍 Event DetailsJoin us for Summer Board Game Bash: Beat the Heat on Monday, July 1st, from 4–8PM at Purple Dragon Games at 306 S. Broadway St, Yreka, CA. Cool down with thrilling games, discover our store, and find your next great adventure—all totally free! No sunscreen required—just bring your best game face.