Revisions

• hoarding rule
• 2.6.11
• arena CAD and BOM
• max pressure for pneumatics systems (100 psi)

updated language 3.1.4 | | 8/6/2024 | 1.2 | Match time 5 min —> 2:30 Weight limit 25 lbs. —> 20 lbs.

Overtime as separate round —> starts automatically when match clock ends.

Ball starts in the middle —> ball enters the field from a chute on the side wall.

• max score delta of 7 (2.6.12)
• optional bumpers (3.1.9)
• alliance color display (3.1.10) |

1. Introduction

RIVAL

RIVAL is a robotics competition league. Join the community on discord using this invitation link.

Kickstart

Kickstart is the game for RIVAL season 1. Official tournaments will be held in Los Angeles and San Francisco starting in August 2024. To register a team, visit rivalrobotics.co

About the game manual

This document contains the official regulations for Kickstart. For rules clarifications, create a post in the RIVAL discord Q&A.

2. The Game

2.1 At a Glance

Kickstart is played in a 8 x 10 x 4 ft (2.43 x 3.04 x 1.21 m) arena between two alliances, red and blue. Each alliance consists of 2 teams, each with 1 robot. Robots score by putting the ball into the opponent’s *goal.*

The team with the most points at the end of a 2 minute and 30 seconds (2:30) *match* wins.