Answered: Doubler barrel in circular goal

[Jij]

If a doubler barrel is the lowest object in a circular goal, how would the bonus point for that goal be scored? Would it count for the next lowest object in a goal, or would there be no bonus point for that goal at all?

Also, am I correct in thinking that a doubler barrel would double the value of all the points in a goal, no matter if the other scoring objects are above or below the doubler barrel?

Thanks,

George

[Karthik]

If a doubler barrel is the lowest object in a circular goal, how would the bonus point for that goal be scored? Would it count for the next lowest object in a goal, or would there be no bonus point for that goal at all?

Let’s take a look at the applicable definitions from Section 2 of the VEX Gateway Manual. I’ve bolded some text for emphasis.

Bonus Point – A Bonus Point is earned for the lowest Ball or Barrel (closest to the foam field tile) within a Circular Goal.

Barrel – A **red **or **blue **cylindrical shaped plastic scoring object with a diameter of 6” and a height of 5”.
Each Barrel weighs approximately 0.53 lbs.

Thus if Doubler Barrel is the lowest object in the goal, the Bonus Point would count for the next lowest Ball or Barrel in the goal.

Also, am I correct in thinking that a doubler barrel would double the value of all the points in a goal, no matter if the other scoring objects are above or below the doubler barrel?

Yes, this is correct. As can be seen in the below definition. Again, some text has been bolded for emphasis.

Doubler Barrel – A white Barrel which **doubles the value of all points **(including the Bonus Point) in a Circular Goal

[Jij]

Thanks Karthik!

[Karthik]

Thanks Karthik!

You’re welcome!