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Posted on the FTC Blog, 4/1/14: http://firsttechchallenge.blogspot.c...announces.html

FTC Game Design Committee announces plans for water game

In an effort to meet popular demand, the FTC Game Design Committee announced today that the 2014-15 challenge would be a water game.


FTC GDC announces water game for 2014-15

While they would not release specifics on scoring or game play, the committee did release information on what teams could expect in terms of game elements and field obstacles.

"The field will contain a number of exciting elements we've never tried before," said Michael Coleman, a long-time game designer. "We'll basically have two to three kiddie-type pools inside the twelve-foot perimeter, ramps, floats and beach balls."

Mannie Lowe, another member of the committee, said he expects teams to face a real challenge when it comes to operating their robots in and around the water. He said teams will really need to stretch their imaginations to come up with ways to water-proof the robots.

Of course, the name of the game and specifics of scoring are not yet available. Teams can expect more information on the new game at Kickoff in September.

Good luck and happy robot building!