RECF Inspire Robotics Competition- Pinnacle Game Manual Version 2.0 Released

Inspire Robotics Competition | RECF Inspire | Pinnacle | 2026-2027
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Hello, RECF community, and thanks for being part of this season’s Inspire game: Pinnacle. We’ve just released version 2.0 of the game manual, with a few big changes. Here’s a list of what you need to know about this update:

  • Definition of roller - Expanded to better describe starting roller orientation and assembly

  • 1.5.2 - Added AprilTag locations to figure 1.5.2

  • 2.2.4 & 2.2.5 - Clarified language for allowed sensors and additional electronics

  • 3.0, 4.0, & 7.4.1 - Changed solo match allocations from 3 of each match type to a flexible “pool” of 5 attempts

  • 3.3.4 - Clarified that all loaders must start in “down” positions

  • 3.5 - Added tiebreaker criteria for solo match rankings

  • 5.1.3.1, 5.1.3.3, & 5.1.6 - Increased value of visible scored halfpins on neutral goals from 5 points to 7 points

  • 5.1.5 - Specified that referees should not use paper tests to decide whether robots are in contact with loaders

  • 5.3.6 - Revised and expanded guidance for defensive engagements between opposing robots

  • 5.5.3 - Renamed “win points” to “match ranking points” for clarity

  • 7.4.2 - Revised guidance for match counts

  • Updated figures for improved clarity

  • Minor corrections throughout

Be sure to visit 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.

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