General Game Rules
What is the total match duration, including all periods?
2 minutes and 30 seconds.
Which award is presented to a team that has shown a creative and high-performing robot design?
Design award
How many members are in a drive team, and what are their roles?
Each drive team consists of up to four members: one Drive Coach, two Drivers, and one Human Player.
How many robots are on the field at the start of each match?
Four (two per alliance).
What award recognizes a team with an outstanding engineering portfolio and design process?
The Think Award.
What are the different periods in a match, and how long do they last?
A match consists of a 30-second autonomous period (AUTO), an 8-second transition period, and a 2-minute teleoperated period (TELEOP).
How many points is a robot awarded for successfully parking in the observation zone during End Game?
3 points.
What is the most prestigious award in FTC, given to the team that best embodies the program’s ideals?
The Inspire Award.
How many samples and clips are included in the game, and how are they distributed?
The game includes 80 samples (20 red, 20 blue, and 40 neutral) and 40 clips.
How many points is a sample worth if placed in the correct scoring zone?
2 points.
What is the primary document teams submit to judges that details their engineering process?
The Engineering Portfolio.
What are the different levels of robot climbing, and how are points awarded?
Robots can climb rungs for additional points: Level 1 (low rung), Level 2 (high rung), and Level 3 (fully above the low rung).
How many samples (game pieces) start on the field at the beginning of a match?
24 samples.
What award is given to a team that has built a strong and sustainable team model?
The Judges award
Where can samples be placed to earn points in the game?
Samples can be placed in baskets or net zones to earn points.