Build Fight Fun! Bot Brouhaha

Build Fight Fun! Bot Brouhaha at Infinity Con Tallahassee

Build Fight Fun is excited to hold our first combat robot event at the annual Infinity Con on June 4th and 5th in Tallahassee Florida! This event is open to all builders of any experience level!

About InfinityCon Tallahassee

Infinity Con is a one-of-a-kind pop culture convention that brings together artists, enthusiasts, and creators of comic books, video & tabletop gaming, anime, sci-fi and more. In addition to over 100 vendors, artists, and exhibitors, we're expanding to include specialized areas concentrating on anime, gaming, cosplay, and kids. The gaming area, dubbed "Gameaggedon" will feature freeplay console games, pinball and arcade games, table top games, and VR games. Don't miss the action-packed, arena-sized Super Smash Brothers tournament happening all weekend in the arena, or the ever-popular Cosplay Contest on Saturday. Join us in Tallahassee in June for other exciting family-friendly events and entertainment throughout the weekend. 

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VENUE TICKETS FOR BUILDERS AND SPECTATORS

AREA HOTELS

In order to attend InfinityCON, you are REQUIRED to buy a pass from the convention's website. Be mindful that this is a 2-day tournament if you are planning to compete.

You can buy your pass here: https://www.infinitycon.com/tally/tickets

While convention passes will be available day-of the event, tournament registration ends on Wed , June 1st at 11:59PM EDT.

We have secured a 10% discount for all builders and their friends and family. Use code BuildFightFun10 at checkout

Keep in mind that tickets are non-refundable, as described on the convention's website linked above.

Unless you volunteer, there is no option to participate in the robot event without purchasing a ticket for InfinityCon.

 

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Tournament Info

• Weight Classes:
  • Fairy (limit 20 with waitlist)
  • Ant (limit 30 with waitlist
  • Beetle (limit 20 with waitlist)
• Each match will be 2 minutes except the semi-finals and finals which will be 3 minutes
• *Each bot per class must have a dedicated driver, you cannot enter two bots in the same class with the same driver.

  • You can enter and drive more than one bot and they will be put into different qualification groups. if both or all make it to finals and they are in same match, you need to choose another driver or withdraw/tap out one of the bots. 

    Because we do not have a wait list a week out. We can allow builders to enter more than one robot per weight class. There are some issues with this obviously if more than one of your robots make it to finals in same weight class. Also we will continue to stay on a tight timeline for matches. If you cannot get your robot ready in time, that match will have to forfeit. This is more of an issue in finals than qualifications. Every effort will be made to allow for repairs up to the point it delays the overall event. We must be done by 4pm on Sunday. 
• Pre-Event email will have any more specific instructions.
• Arena Size and Construction
  • 8ft x 8ft Square Arena
  • Clear Double 1/4" Polycarbonate Walls
  • Plywood floor
• Tournament Style will be determined June 2nd, after registration closes
  • We hope to use the World Cup Style with enough participants, otherwise we will use round robin or double elimination
  • World Cup Style
    • Each weight class will be put into groups of 4, each group of 4 will fight each other which means you will get at least 3 fights even if you don't make it to the first round of finals. The top 2 robots from each group move on to the first round of finals until we get to a final match that will determine the champion and runner-up for that weight class. 

Event and Prize Pool is Sponsored By Build Fight Fun!

Combat Robotics for Everyone!

Prize Pool over $2,500*

• Fairy Weight (150g)  (not enough registered to support awards or prizes) (rumbles only)
• Ant Weight (1lb)
  • 1st Place - $300 + Trophy
  • 2nd Place - $160 + Trophy
  • 3rd Place - $100
• Beetle Weight (3lb)
  • 1st Place - $460 + Trophy
  • 2nd Place - $260 + Trophy
  • 3rd Place - $160
• Best Sport - $200 + Trophy
• Most Creative - $200 + Trophy
• Most Damaged - $200 + Trophy

*Individual prize amounts to be determined based on competitors in each class. 

Bot Photos

We ask each competitor to upload a render or ideally an actual photo of your robot to the event website. We also ask that after passing safety you allow us to take a photo of your bot at our photo booth. Robots registered with no render or photo may be bumped for those who have one.

Rules

• We’ll be following the SPARC ruleset with the following points of emphasis:
• No fire weapons
• No entanglements
• Robots with active weapons must only be activated inside an arena! (This is rule #1! You will be disqualified immediately and receive NO refund of fees if you break this rule!)
• Robots with active weapons must only be activated inside an arena! (This is rule #1! You will be disqualified immediately and receive NO refund of fees if you break this rule!)
• All Lipo batteries must be in a LiPo bag while charging. -- Bring your own power strips.
• Tapouts are allowed
• Exposed batteries are automatic forfeits (tap out)
• One unstick per fight (if you become unintentionally stuck)
• Match length: TBD day of event, will be either 2 or 3 minutes depending fight volume
• Robots may be disqualified at any time at the event organizer’s discretion.
• Most Important Rule - **HAVE FUN**

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!

We're happy to have any available volunteers help with the event. If you have family/friends coming that aren't fond of sitting in the pits all day playing games on their phone we can always use help.  Pit Runners, Judges, Safety, and possibly announcers.

Want a free ticket to the event and have at least 4 hours to volunteer?

Each 4 hour shift earns a day pass, volunteers for the morning shift and spends the afternoon enjoying the rest of the event. Work the evening shift on Saturday and spend Sunday enjoying the event.

Sorry but you cannot volunteer Saturday or Sunday afternoon and have access to the event that morning.

Volunteers also get a free Build Fight Fun! shirt
 

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS 

• Builder Attendant (Pit Runners) (need 1 per 3 hour shift, 6 for tournement)
  • We have one (thanks Olivia!) but we could use more!
  • help keep the builder pit area clean and clutter free. You may also help communicating between arena control and builders about schedule of fights and delays
  • anyone 12+ can do this job and it is a great way to help your fellow builders and friends
• Arena Attendant (need 1 per 3 hour shift, 6 for tournement)
  • Usher builders in and out of the arena with their robot
  • Keep the arena floor and surrounding area clean and clutter free and ready for next fight
  • anyone 12+ can do this job and it is a great way to help your fellow builders and friends
• Judge (1-3 per day)
  • We have one (thanks Brad) for 3lb but could use more! 
  • We need at least one judge, ideally 3. No experience needed but you will be briefed on basic judging criteria and expected to do your best 🙂 You cannot have a friend or family member competition.
  • anyone 10+ can do this job and it is a great way to help your fellow builders and friends
• Safety (1 per day)
  • Filled! Thank you Lillith! 
  • Must be a former builder or competitor and understand the rules for what is allowed and not allowed for this specific fight event. Robots must be weighed before event and pass inspection.
• Stream Assistant / Associate Producer (1 per day)
  • Knowledge required but no experience needed. You will help run the video switcher (pushing buttons) and make sure the event stream is running on Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube. 4 Hour Shifts.
  • anyone 12+ can do this job and it is a great way to help your fellow builders and friends

We appreciate any help you can provide. Please use this link to apply for a volunteer position.