FTC 2026–27 BIOBUZZ
Game rules & scoring
What are POLLEN and NECTAR and how do you score them?
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Answer
POLLEN and NECTAR are the SCORING ELEMENTS in the FTC BIOBUZZ game.
POLLEN are approximately 2.8 in. (7.1 cm) Gopher ResisDent™ polyethylene balls in yellow, and
NECTAR are approximately 3.6 in. (9.1 cm) Gopher ResisDent™ polyethylene balls in red and blue.
To score them, you need to place them into the FLOWER scoring volume, between the top ring and the middle ring, or launch them into the HIVE.
For FLOWER scoring, NECTAR and POLLEN score when they are at least partially within the FLOWER scoring volume.
The ALLIANCE that has the top-most NECTAR of its color that meets the criteria for scoring in a FLOWER owns that FLOWER and will earn points for every POLLEN and NECTAR that meet the scoring criteria for that FLOWER.
Rule G202
Rule 10.5.2
Sources
- 9.8 SCORING ELEMENTS
- 10.5.2 FLOWER Scoring Criteria
- G418 ROBOTS may not meddle with FLOWERS.
- Every Way to Score in BIOBUZZ (and How) — 7:33 to 10:03 — Brogan M. Pratt
- 8 Game Overview
POLLEN are approximately 2.8 in. (7.1 cm) Gopher ResisDent™ polyethylene balls in yellow, and
NECTAR are approximately 3.6 in. (9.1 cm) Gopher ResisDent™ polyethylene balls in red and blue.
To score them, you need to place them into the FLOWER scoring volume, between the top ring and the middle ring, or launch them into the HIVE.
For FLOWER scoring, NECTAR and POLLEN score when they are at least partially within the FLOWER scoring volume.
The ALLIANCE that has the top-most NECTAR of its color that meets the criteria for scoring in a FLOWER owns that FLOWER and will earn points for every POLLEN and NECTAR that meet the scoring criteria for that FLOWER.
Rule G202
Rule 10.5.2
Sources
- 9.8 SCORING ELEMENTS
- 10.5.2 FLOWER Scoring Criteria
- G418 ROBOTS may not meddle with FLOWERS.
- Every Way to Score in BIOBUZZ (and How) — 7:33 to 10:03 — Brogan M. Pratt
- 8 Game Overview
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