2010 Game is called "BreakAway". In BreakAway, two alliances of three teams each compete
on a field with bumps, attempting to earn points by collecting soccer balls from the field and scoring them. In the end of the gome, additional bonus points are earned for each robot which hangs on a bar, and for each suspended robot.
Dimensions
• The field's dimensions are 27' x 54'.
• The robot's dimensions at start of game are 28" x 38" x 60"
• The maximum dimensions of the robot during the last 20 seconds of game- not to exceed 7' in diameter or 90" in height.
• The weight of the robot- not to exceed 120 lbs., excluding batteries and bumpers.
Game Play Rules:
• Robots may not possess more than one ball at a time, but they may herd and kick multiple balls at a time. Balls must remain in contact with the floor while in robot’s possession.
• Alliances must return scored balls to the field quickly.
• Only one robot at a time is permitted to play defense in front of the opponent’s goals.
Game Periods:
• Autonomous: the first 15 secondsof the game. In this period, the robots attempt to score the soccer balls.
• Teleoperated: 2 minutes starting right after the autonumous. In this period, humans help the robots to score soccer balls.
• Finale: The final 20 secondsof the game. In this period, robots attempt to hang above the field.
Scoring:
• Ball in goal- 1 point.
• Robot hanging on tower- 2 points.
• Robot hanging from another robot- 3 points.
Videos
Breakaway Game Animation:
Breakaway Game Demonstration:
2010 Game Design Committee:
The hints
After the 2010 Game was revealed, you can see the hints and try to find the connection to the game:
