<aside> ⭐ The VEX AI 2020-21 game introduction video can be found at: https://youtu.be/Hxs0q9UoMDQ

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Main Points (General Game)

• There are two alliances - red and blue
• Balls scored earn one point for the alliance of the corresponding color
• An alliance "owns" a goal by having its color as the top scored ball. An additional 6 points can be earned if an alliance owns 3 goals that is connected in a row.
• Rows can be connected horizontally, vertically, and diagonally
• Robots can remove balls from any goal, at any time during the interaction period
• During autonomous, the winning alliance earns an extra 6 points, as well as a win point if they were able to connect their home row
• For a ball to be considered scored, it must be fully underneath the top ring and at least partially in the goal
• Robots cannot hold more than 3 balls of the opposing alliance's color

Field Specifications

• The game is played on a 12' x 12' field
• 32 balls in total - 16 red and 16 blue
• Balls are 6.3" in diameter
• 9 goals
• Goals are 7.02" in diameter (inside ring) and are 18.41" in height
• The home zone is the area behind the white line, where the robots start the match. This also defines the alliance's home row