This manual will have a series of “major” and “minor” updates over the course of the season. Each version is official and must be used in official VIQRC events until the release of the next version, upon which the previous version becomes void.
The latest version of the Game Manual can always be found at:
https://link.vex.com/docs/24-25/viqrc-rapid-relay/GameManual.
Known major release dates are as follows:
May 3, 2024 | Version 0.1 | Initial game release |
May 14, 2024 | N/A | Official Q&A system opens |
June 4, 2024 | Version 0.2 | Minor typographical errors or formatting issues found in the initial release; very few rule changes are expected |
June 25, 2024 | Version 1.0 | May include gameplay or rule changes inspired by input from the official Q&A system and the VEX community |
August 6, 2024 | Version 1.1 | Clarification / minor update |
Sept 3, 2024 | Version 2.0 | May include gameplay or rule changes inspired by early-season events |
Oct 8, 2024 | Version 2.1 | Clarification / minor update |
Dec 3, 2024 | Version 2.2 | Clarification / minor update |
January 28, 2025 | Version 3.0 | May include gameplay or rule changes inspired by mid-season events |
April 2, 2025 | Version 4.0 | May include gameplay or rule changes specifically to the VEX Robotics World Championship |
In addition to these known major updates, there may also be unscheduled updates released throughout the season if deemed critical by the GDC. Any unscheduled updates will always be released on a Tuesday, no later than 5:00 PM CST (11:00 PM GMT). These updates will be announced via the VEX Forum, automatically pushed to the VIQRC Hub app, and shared via VEX Robotics / REC Foundation social media & email marketing channels.
Game Manual updates are effective immediately upon release; it is every Team’s responsibility to be familiar with all rules and updates. There are no “grace periods” if an update prohibits a previously legal part, mechanism, or strategy.
Note: REC Foundation Regional Support Managers will contact Event Partners involved with multi-week league events that “cross over” an unscheduled update. If a rule change impacts their event (such as a Robot which previously passed inspection no longer being legal), these cases will be reviewed individually depending on the context of the event and the rule that has changed. Exceptions may also be available for non-US championship events that occur within one (1) week of an update. These are the only possible “grace period” exceptions.