[Cory]

I don't really see the similarities to 2000 other than the trough. It isn't even oriented the same way. Nor does it have the ramps/bar to hang from.

It looks pretty cool to me. There seems to be a good variety of ways to score, while still being easy enough for any team to be competitive.
It also adds a bit of a challenge with the 12" tall trough blocking the path to the bonus platform, when robots can be up to 18" tall.

For a free game that's designed for any team/group to be able to play in their own unofficial competitions/offseason practice, etc you can't have a game element that isn't easily found. There really isn't anything more commonly available than a tennis ball.

This game seems like a good way for FRC teams who own VEX kits for training their new students, or for schools that have VEX kits but cannot afford to enter FTC competitions, to play a fun looking game.