Teacher/Mentor Institute Competition Game Rules Carolyn Bauer July 30-31, 2015
Overview of BEST Rules Rules Include – 2014 Examples Game Rules: Game Specific Rules including Scoring –new every year 2014 BEST Generic Game Rules – updated annually 2014 BEST Generic Game Rules 2014 BEST Generic Game Rules Kit Rules: 2014 Returnable Kit List – updated annually 2014 Returnable Kit List 2014 Returnable Kit List 2014 Consumable Kit List – updated annually 2014 Consumable Kit List 2014 Consumable Kit List 2014 Generic Kit Usage Guide – updated annually 2014 Generic Kit Usage Guide 2014 Generic Kit Usage Guide Q&A needs to be checked frequently – open after Kickoff – need password until Sept 20 Everyone needs to understand them all! Page 2
New 2015 Rule Document Format 1. Single Rules Document Game Specific Rules Generic Game Rules Generic Kit Usage Guide Kit Lists (may be separate) Awards & Judging Policy 2. Hub Specific Information Document Hub-specific BEST Award Info Page 3
BEST Generic Rules BEST Generic Rules Issued at Kickoff & include these topics: Safety Rules Robot Constraints Materials: construction; Returnable kit; Consumable kit; Additional materials, constraints & exceptions Size, weight, energy sources, compliance, & general Tournament (Head-to-Head Competition) Explanation General, Field Colors, Drivers & Spotters, Penalties, Match Protocol, Competition Protocol, (seeding, wildcard, semi-finals, finals) Other issues Non-compliant robot = you can’t compete! See 2014 Compliance Sheet 2014 Compliance Sheet2014 Compliance Sheet Page 4
Page 5 PAY DIRT Rules These are the Game-Specific Rules Issued at Kickoff & understanding them is critical to your team’s success Includes scenario, rules, scoring & penalties Head Referee will have a mandatory huddle with Teacher & Mentors at Practice & Game Day Primarily to discuss any Q&A updates / clarifications
2014 Blade Runner Game Animation Page 6 Load the animation on the computer
Referee Advice Lessons Learned During Past Games Be ready when the next match begins. No delays allowed: 30 second setup time allowed to place and switch on robots. No reach-in assistance allowed after game begins. Scoring is done after each match & driver confirms score. Practice Day is less structured than Game Day All drivers & spotters need practice time & good communication Page 7
Online Official Q&A Refer frequently to BRI website Participants / Official Q&A for ongoing modifications. Questions about awards, kits (consumable, returnable), field, rules (generic, specific, rules clarification, rules change), other Essentially to any part of the game / competition Give this task to at least one team member! Remember Q&A answers trump /clarify rules! Page 8