When first reviewing a new robotics game, it is natural to have questions about situations which may not be immediately clear. Navigating the Game Manual and seeking out answers to these questions is an important part of learning a new game. In many cases, the answer may just be in a different place than you first thought—or, if there is no rule explicitly prohibiting a gameplay strategy, then that usually means it is legal!
However, if a Team is still unable to find an answer to their question after closely reviewing the relevant rules, then every Team has the opportunity to ask for official rules interpretations in the VEX Robotics Question & Answer System. These questions may be posted by an Adult via the RobotEvents account that is associated with that Team.
All responses in this Q&A system should be treated as official rulings from the VEX Robotics Game Design Committee, and they represent the correct and official interpretation of the VEX Robotics Competition Rules. The Q&A system is the only source besides the Game Manual for official rulings and clarifications, and is functionally an extension of the Game Manual. Like Game Manual updates, Q&A rulings are effective immediately upon release.
The VEX IQ Robotics Competition Question & Answer System can be found here.
Before posting on the Q&A system, be sure to review the Q&A Usage Guidelines.
- Read and search the manual before posting.
- Read and search existing Q&As before posting.
- Quote the applicable rule from the latest version of the manual in your question. 4. Make a separate post for each question.
- Use specific and appropriate question titles.
- Questions will (mostly) be answered in the order they were received.
- This system is the only source for official rules clarifications.
If there are any conflicts between this Game Manual and other supplemental materials (e.g., Referee Certification courses, the VIQRC Hub app, the HTML version of the Game Manual, etc.), the most current version of the Game Manual takes precedence.
Similarly, it can never be assumed that definitions, rules, or other materials from previous seasons apply to the current game. Q&A responses from previous seasons are not considered official rulings for the current game. Any relevant clarifications that are needed should always be re-asked in the current season’s Q&A.