Rapid Relay Game Rules and Scoring

The 2024-2025 VEX IQ Robotics Competition features the game Rapid Relay, played on a 6x8 foot field with plush balls as game objects. Teams score by launching balls through wall targets, earning points for goals and cleared switches. The game involves strategic ball passing and a Rapid Load Period in the final 15 seconds. Competitions include Teamwork, Driving Skills, and Autonomous Coding Challenges. Official rules and registration details are available online.

What is the size of the field used in the Rapid Relay game?

• 5 feet by 7 feet

• 6 feet by 8 feet

• 7 feet by 9 feet

• 8 feet by 10 feet

How many plush balls are initially in play at the start of a Rapid Relay match?

• One per robot, with a third ball outside the field

• Three per robot, all in play

• One per robot, with no additional balls

• Two per robot, with no additional balls

What is the role of the loader in Rapid Relay?

• To score goals

• To operate the robot

• To retrieve scored balls and introduce new ones

• To clear switches

How many balls can be in play at any one time during Rapid Relay?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the point value of a pass if all four switches are cleared by the end of the match?

• Four points

• Eight points

• Ten points

• Twelve points

During the Rapid Load Period, where can loaders introduce balls?

• Only into the load zone

• Anywhere on the field

• Directly into any legal robot starting zone

• Only into the pickup zone

What is the only size restriction for robots in Rapid Relay?

• They must be under 20 inches tall

• They must be under 30 inches long

• They must fit within a 23-inch wide by 6-foot long starting zone

• They must weigh less than 10 pounds

In the Teamwork Challenge, how many drivers operate the robot during a match?

• One driver for the entire match

• Two drivers, each for half of the match

• Three drivers, each for a third of the match

• Four drivers, each for a quarter of the match

What is unique about the Autonomous Coding Skills Challenge?

• It allows for human intervention

• It is played with three robots

• It involves no drivers

• It lasts for 90 seconds

Where can teams find the official game rules and register for events?

• All of the above

• robotevents.com

• recf.org

• vexiq.com