Hot Spot (board game)

Hot Spot is a science fiction board wargame published by Metagaming Concepts in 1979 that simulates the battle for possession of a molten planet.

The Technocrats arrive via Attack Platforms; however, these are not designed for the heat of the planet and break apart after four turns, spilling all occupants into the lava.

In 1977, Metagaming Concepts pioneered the microgame, a small and relatively simple solitaire or two-person wargame packaged in a ziplock bag.

"[4] In Issue 27 of Simulacrum, Brian Train noted, "On the face of it, this is an interesting situation, combining constraints of numbers, strength, mobility and time."

"[1] In a retrospective review in Issue 35 of Warning Order, Matt Irsik commented that Hot Spot was "Probably the last of the 'good' MicroGames before a wave of mediocrity hit the series."