I think we should have an ice game.

Since water game has already been beaten to death, ice-skating robots that push off the wall, arena features and other robots to move around would be really cool. An ice rink could be more practical and doesn't require water-proof electronics. The only problem I can see is the referees slipping on the ice, but that can be solved by practice...

Also, since we've already had over-the-top-big game pieces that crash into things, the robot could need to handle really small, delicate game pieces! Breaking/denting a game piece cuts the points scored for that piece in half. Bumpers would be optional, and wedges would be allowed. HOWEVER, we would also need to climb up ramps to carefully place ice hockey pucks made of soft, bendable plastic on shelves hanging from the center of the arena accessible from both sides. Extra points for shooting a puck through these shelves and knocking off opponents' pucks, and a mad dash at the end of the game as more extra points are scored for being in the home zone! I think I liked 2006 a bit too much. And perhaps went a little into Overdrive with my game hopes.

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