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Re: [Official 2008 Game Design] OK, so YOU design the 2009 game...

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Originally Posted by skimoose View Post

Scoring Objects:
I don't have anything in mind, but something that isn't inflatable would be nice for a change. I know that inflatables are easy to pack and ship for FIRST, but they are not enjoyable to get ready at competitions. Volunteers inflating these objects are in for some hearing loss doing this job year after year.

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Originally Posted by dtengineering View Post
Game Pieces: ....I believe "milk crates" (the plastic crates in which milk cartons are shipped) meet similar criteria.
Oh man! Brilliant combination of suggestions!
They make these portable enough to actually be considered for a game piece because they are (semi)lightweight, durable, non-inflatable, inexpensive, & also easy & small enough when folded to ship many at a time with the field!

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/folding-milk-crates-2
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