Gateway
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Challenge Description
VEX Gateway is played on a 12’x12’ square field configured as seen above. Two alliances – one “red” and one “blue” – composed of two teams each, compete in matches consisting of a twenty-second autonomous period followed by two minutes of driver-controlled play.The object of the game is to attain a higher score than your opponent Alliance by Scoring Barrels and Balls in Goals, earning Bonus Points and Doubling or Negating Goals.
VEX Gateway Animation with Spanish Subtitles
Game Details
There are a total of twenty-six (26) Barrels, eighteen (18) Balls, two (2) Doubler Barrels and two (2) Negation Barrels available as Scoring Objects in the game. Most Scoring Objects begin in designated locations on the field, while some are available to be loaded prior or during the match. Each Robot (smaller than 18”x18”x18” to start) begins a match on one of their Alliance Starting Tiles. There are thirteen Goals, of varying heights which teams can Score Balls or Barrels in. Alliances earn Bonus Points for having the lowest Ball or Barrel in a Circular Goal. Doubler or Negation Barrels which are scored alter the point values in a Circular Goal. The field is divided into sections by two 6’ long PVC Gates that teams can lift during the Match.
VEX Gateway Documents
- VEX Gateway Manual (Last Updated: 11/07/11)
- VEX Gateway - Appendix A (Field Drawings, Specifications & BOM) (Last Updated: 1/18/12)
- VEX Gateway - Appendix B Robot Skills Challenge (Last Updated: 6/14/11)
- VEX Gateway - Appendix C Programming Skills Challenge (Last Updated: 6/14/11)
- VEX Gateway - Appendix D Inspection Guidelines (Last Updated: 6/8/11)
- VEX Gateway - Appendix E Awards (Last Updated: 8/30/11)
- VEX Gateway - Inspection Checklist (Last Updated: 6/8/11)
VEX Gateway Documents (Spanish)
- Game Description and Scoring
- Gateway Manual (Last Updated: 5/31/11)
- Appendix F (College Challenge)
- Field Specs
- Field Assembly Specs
- Low Cost Field Options
- Low Cost Field Perimeter Assembly
Team PR & Community Relations Resources
Tips for VEX Robotics Competition Teams and Event Organizers (Microsoft Word File, 07-27-2011)
Team Registration Press Release Template (Microsoft Word File, 07-27-2011)
Team Fundraising Press Release Template (Microsoft Word File, 07-27-2011)
Team Post-Event Press Release Template (Microsoft Word File, 07-27-2011)
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