Forza Horizon 6 puts a lot on your screen. Between the race HUD, the open world map loaded with colored markers, and the progression systems tracking your every move. You need to learn all of them so that you can play the game more easily without getting confused. This guide covers all Forza Horizon 6 icons and their meanings, from your speedometer to your Gold Wristband. Check them out!

Forza Horizon 6 Gameplay Icons Meaning

These are the icons you see while you're actually driving. They give you real-time info about your race, your position, and what's happening around you.

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1. White arrow icon inside the mapYour Car Position - This is you on the mini-map. It shows which direction you're facing.
2. Blue circle icon inside the mapCut Scene - This appears on the map when a cutscene is available or triggered nearby.
3. Number gauge iconSpeedometer - Shows how fast you are going in real time.
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4. Grey gauge with time iconTime Spent in Race - Tracks how long you've been in the current race.
5. Number icon with name beside itOpponent's Rank and Name - Shows where your rivals are placed and who they are.
6. White circle icon with opponent logoOpponent Position - Marks your opponents on the map so you don't lose track of the pack.
7. Numbers icon with a slash in the centerYour Rank - This is your current position in the race. For example, 1/12 means you are in the first place out of 12 drivers.
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8. White circle icon with a star inside and yellow gauge around itTrading Paint - This icon tracks your contact with other cars. The yellow gauge fills up the more you bump and scrape against opponents during a race.
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9. Camera iconPhoto Mode - Triggers the in-game photo mode so you can capture your best moments on the road.

Forza Horizon 6 Map Icons Meaning

The open world map in Forza Horizon 6 is packed with colorful. Each one points you to a different type of activity, event, or collectible. Here's what every map marker means.

ImageForza Horizon 6 IconsDescription
Blue stopwatch iconTime Attack - A race where you're competing against the clock instead of other drivers.
Traffic light iconDrag Meets - Straight-line speed contests. You line up against an opponent, and whoever crosses the finish line first wins.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsSpeed camera iconSpeed Traps - Fixed checkpoints that measure your top speed as you pass through. The faster you go, the higher your score will be.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsTwo speed camera iconsSpeed Zones - Stretches of road where your average speed is tracked across a set distance. You need to maintain a high speed throughout the entire zone, not just at one point.
Inverted triangle icon with an exclamation mark inside itDanger Signs - Ramps or jumps where your distance in the air is measured.
A car icon with five lines beside it inside a red-lined diamondDrift Zones - Areas where you rack up points by drifting. The longer and cleaner your drift, the more points you score.
A pinpoint icon inside a red-lined squareTrailblazers - Cross-country routes through rough terrain (off-road cars). You follow a set path and try to finish in the best time possible.
H letter icon inside a lime green box, with J letter icon inside a red circleIncomplete Events - Activities you've started but haven't finished yet. Worth revisiting to clear them off your map.
H letter icon inside a purple rectangleBonus Boards - Smashable XP boards hidden around the world that provide rewards like XP or credits when you drive through them.
Grey H icon inside a grey rectangleCollected Bonus Boards - Boards you've already smashed. These stay marked on the map so you don't waste time going back.
A smiling emoji inside a purple circleMascots - Collectible figures or characters scattered across the map. Hunt them down for rewards.
A grey smiling emoji inside a grey circleCollected Mascots - Mascots you've already picked up.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsA purple pentagon with a white house and a question mark iconBarn Finds - Hidden cars tucked away in barns around the world. You'll get tips pointing you in the right direction, and then it's up to you to track them down.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsA purple pentagon with a white car and a question mark iconTreasure Cars - Special cars hidden in the world that you can find and claim.
Green car icon with CR letters on the sideAftermarket Cars - Vehicles with custom upgrades already applied, available to find or collect in the world.
An open book icon inside a yellow arch symbolStories - Narrative-driven missions with their own characters and storylines.
A white suitcase icon inside a blue boxJobs - Shorter side missions that give you quick objectives to complete in the open world.
Japanese gate iconLandmarks - Notable locations in the game world worth visiting.
White House iconHouses & The Estate - Properties you can purchase in the game.
Blue car icon with a P letter on the sideCar Meets - Social hubs where players gather to show off their cars.
Stunt Party icon in white and pinkHorizon Stunt Party - Collaborative multiplayer mode available every hour. It tasks players with working together in specific locations to complete various skill challenges.
Grey circle iconOther Players - Shows where other players are on the map in online sessions.
Unlimited iconAll Items - A filter option that shows everything on your map at once.
Black H letter iconFestival Sites - The main Horizon Festival hubs where you can access menus, buy cars, and find new events.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsRed circle with a racing flag icon insideSeasonal Events - Time-limited events tied to the current in-game seasons.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsPurple circle with a racing flag icon insideEvolving World - Areas of the map that change over time based on seasons, events, or DLCs.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsBlue circle with a racing flag icon insideRoad Racing Events - Traditional tarmac circuit and point-to-point races.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsOrange circle with a dirt road sign icon insideDirt Racing Events - Off-road races on loose surfaces like gravel and mud.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsGreen circle with a tree icon insideCross Country Racing Events - Races that take you across all kinds of terrain.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsBlue circle with two cars and lines insideTouge Racing Events - Downhill or mountain road races inspired by Japanese racing culture. Tight corners and high speed.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsPurple circle with two cars and white key traffic lines in betweenStreet Racing Events - Urban races through city streets and tight roads.
Magenta circle with two car icons racing each otherDrag Racing Events - See Drag Meets above. These are the icon versions that appear on the main map.
A car icon inside a yellow arch symbolDay Trip - Guided drives through the city that take you past key landmarks and scenic routes. Great for learning the layout of the map when you're still getting familiar with the world.
Paper bag icon inside a blue boxTokyo City Food Delivery - A delivery mission set in the Tokyo area where you race against the clock to drop off food orders.
Car with festival gate iconHorizon Invitational - Invite-only style events that put you up against a curated lineup of opponents.
Rocket and moon iconLaunch Control - A race where you have to manage the speed of your Hypercar.
Forza Horizon 6 IconsRoad icon with structures beside itPier Pressure - A time attack obstacle course set in the Tokyo City Docks.
Cable car and mountain iconOff Piste - The race that sends you down a snowy mountainside in what is basically a controlled slide from top to bottom.
Car with mountain in the back icon
Forza Horizon 6 IconsRobot iconMech My Day - A special event where you have to race the Gundam-like mech.
Plane iconFlight Club - You have to race a high-performance rally car against a stunt plane.
Car icon looking towards an island and mountainHorizon Legend - The last and final race to finally unlock the Gold Wristband and Legend Island.

Other Forza Horizon 6 Icons Meaning

Your Wristband level tracks your overall progress through the game. The higher your band, the more exclusive the events you can access.

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1. Yellow gauge iconCurrent Wristband Level - Shows how far along you are in the Wristband progression system.
2. H letter icon inside green boxHorizon Festival Points - Points earned toward your next wristband tier.
3. Yellow band iconRookie Wristband - You need to complete the Qualifiers and Horizon Invitational to get this wristband.
4. Green band iconEnthusiast Wristband - You need to complete the Pier Pressure racing event and reach 2,500 points to unlock this.
5. Blue band iconIntermediate Wristband - Win the Mech My Day event and reach 6,000 points to unlock this wristband.
6. Pink band iconAdvanced Wristband - Reach 10,000 points by completing the Off Piste event to unlock the pink wristband.
7. Orange band iconExpert Wristband - When you complete the Flight Club race event and reach 15,000 points, you will get the orange wristband.
8. Purple band iconElite Wristband - Last showcase event before reaching the gold one. Complete the Launch Control race and reach 20,000 points for this one.
9. Gold band icon Horizon Legend Wristband - The most coveted of them all. A wristband that will allow you to enter Legend Island after you get 32,500 points, and compete in special new events, including the longest Goliath race.

The Stamp system tracks your progress through the Discover Japan challenge. Each tier has its own icon, and collecting rewards along the way keeps things amazing.

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10. Yellow gauge iconCurrent Stamp Level - Tracks how far along you are in the Stamp progression.
11. J letter in red circle iconDiscover Japan Stamp (JP) - The core stamp tied to the Discover Japan challenge.
12. Yellow circle icon
13. Green square iconTBA
14. Blue hexagon iconTBA
15. Pink octagon iconTBA
16. Orange circle iconTBA
17. Purple plus iconTBA
18. Golden sakura iconTBA
19. Gift box iconDiscover Japan Stamp Rewards - When you collect things tied to each stamp section, you earn individual rewards from that tier.
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20. Colored square icon with different letters insideCar Class - Shows what class your car belongs to, like D, C, B, A, S1, S2, or X. Higher classes mean faster and more powerful cars.
21. White rectangle icon with number insideYour Level - Your overall player level in the game.
22. Yellow circle icon with CR letters inside itYour Credits - CR is the in-game currency. This icon shows how much you have available to spend on cars, upgrades, and properties.
23. White rectangle with a code and car iconDrivetrain - The system that transfers power from your car’s engine to the wheels.

Forza Horizon 6 is a big game with a lot going on, but once you know what the meanings of all icons in the game are, they stop being overwhelming. Now get out there and start racing! You can also check out our complete Forza Horizon 6 Wiki for more guides and the latest update for the game.