# RECF Inspire - Pinnacle Game Manual Version 3.0 Released

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**Category:** Inspire | Pinnacle | 2026-2027\
**Created:** [November 10, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/recf-inspire-pinnacle-game-manual-version-3-0-released/463 "2026-11-10T21:12:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 10, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.recf.org/t/recf-inspire-pinnacle-game-manual-version-3-0-released/463/1 "2026-11-10T21:12:13Z")

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Hello, RECF community, and thank you again for participating in Inspire: Pinnacle. Version 3.0 of the game manual is live on [games.recf.org](http://games.recf.org), with some updates for alliance and solo matches. Here’s a list of the significant changes:

- 1.6 - Clarified that a scorekeeper referee can ground a robot in solo matches if necessary

- 3.1.1 - Added new rule requiring the robot to move away from the loader to earn a solo match score

- 3.3.7 - Removed field control effective November 17, 2026

- 4.1.1 - Updated to address early/late robot actions

- 5.2.5 - Added new rule to correctly define preload pins for alliance matches

- 5.2.6 - Added new rule to specify penalties for early/late play

- 5.3.1 - Updated to specify that drivers can’t hold the controller during autonomous periods

- 5.3.3 - Expanded to address fouls for early/late play

- 5.3.9 - Added new rule to address match play without field control

- 7.3.1.2 - Removed field control effective November 17, 2026

Be sure to visit [games.recf.org](http://games.recf.org) for the app-based game manuals, Q&As, and scoring calculators for all RECF programs. You can also head over to the RECF Library for game manual PDFs, quick reference guides, inspection lists, and more resources for the [RECF Inspire Robotics Competition](https://kb.roboticseducation.org/hc/en-us/articles/41248647702167-RECF-Inspire-Robotics-Competition-Game-Manuals-and-Resources).