In The Zone

VEX In The Zone is played on a 12'x12' square field by two alliances, one "red" and one "blue", each composed of two teams. The object of the game is to attain a higher score than the opposing alliance by stacking cones on goals, scoring mobile goals in zones, having the highest stacks, and parking robots.

Each match starts with a 15 second autonomous period, where robots move independently. The alliance with the most points at the end of this period is awarded bonus points. Following that is a 1 minute, 45 second driver control period.

There are a total of eight mobile goals (four per alliance), two stationary goals (one per alliance), and 80 cones in each match, with one cone per robot as a preload, twelve cones per alliance introduced as driver loads, and 52 cones starting at pre-designated locations on the field. 

For more information about VEX In The Zone, click here to view the game manual.

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VEX

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For more information about the VEX Robotics Design System, visit the VEX website.