Game trends

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by rulesall2

I might have to disagree, it seems like FLL, FTC and Jr. FLL have all included a general theme the last 2 years, so my guess is that it would continue. The theme isn't really a "game element/trend" I guess it is more of a way for FIRST to say they are trying to inspire kids into solving "real world" problems. Also, it seems like the game pieces have centered around FIRST's logo.

2009:circle (orbit ball)
2008:circle (giant ball)
2007:circle (inflatable ring)
2006:circle (NERF ball)
2005:triangle
2004:circle
2003:square(i think)
2002:circle(also scoring receptacle design was recycled as trailers in 2009)
2001:circle
2000:circle

You get my point. So, my guess is this year will incorporate a circle, square, or triangle.

The logo theory has been debunked repeatedly in as far as I recall.

As for the theme, there has always been a theme to FLL, remember, we are dealing with 8yr olds who have no attention span so the FLL game tends to be very story oriented to hold attention.