[JB987]

Originally Posted by Wayne TenBrink

First (and only) Rule of Game Hints: They are useless for figuring out the game.

Purpose of Game Hints: Create some excitement about the new game (the theme of which cannot be determined from the clue). This hint accomplishes that task.

My guesses on the game clue: It isn't about the specific game. Something about the robot rules or tournament format will change:

1) The controller is new this year. (Old news. Moot point for a clue)
2) Match length will change.
3) New floor (something that lasts longer than carpet in the 6 CIM age)
4) No more 6 CIM drive trains.
5) No more 6 week build deadline - no "bag day"
6) OK to "recycle" fabricated components. Re-use old drive trains.
7) Moderately different field size. They are modular and it would be easy to change.
8) Four robot alliances on a wider field.
9) The DJ's will not be allowed to play "Cotton Eyed Joe", "YMCA", or "The Chicken Dance"

With so many events taking place in smaller venues (high school gyms) it would be hard to make field wider.