FRC Games Through the Years
A comprehensive reference of FIRST Robotics Competition games through the years, featuring game animations, manuals, and game elements.
2025 - REEFSCAPE
Game Manual: 2025 Game Manual
Field
| Coral | Algae | Cage |
|---|---|---|
| 4" diameter x 11.875" length | 16" diameter | 24" tall x 7.38" wide |
 |  |  |
2024 - CRESCENDO
Game Manual: 2024 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Notes - Orange foam rings (14" outer diameter, 2" thick)
- Speaker - Goal for scoring Notes
- Amp - Alternative scoring location
- Stage - Platform for endgame climbing
2023 - CHARGED UP
Game Manual: 2023 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Cones - Yellow traffic cones (13" tall)
- Cubes - Purple inflatable cubes (9.5" cube)
- Grid - 3x9 node structure for scoring game pieces
- Charge Station - Balance platform for endgame
2022 - RAPID REACT
Game Manual: 2022 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Cargo - 9.5" diameter foam balls (Red and Blue)
- Hub - Central goal with upper and lower openings
- Hangar - Climbing structure with multiple rungs
2021 - INFINITE RECHARGE AT HOME
Game Manual: 2021 Game Manual
Note: 2021 was a modified at-home competition season due to COVID-19. Teams completed individual skill challenges.
Game Elements
- Power Cells - 7" diameter foam balls (Yellow)
2020 - INFINITE RECHARGE
Game Manual: 2020 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Power Cells - 7" diameter foam balls (Yellow)
- Power Port - Goal structure with three scoring zones (Bottom, Outer, Inner)
- Control Panel - Rotation/Position control wheel
- Generator Switch - Endgame hanging bar
2019 - DESTINATION: DEEP SPACE
Game Manual: 2019 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Hatch Panels - 19.5" diameter plastic discs
- Cargo - 13" diameter rubber balls (Orange)
- Rocket - Tall structure with multiple scoring bays
- Cargo Ship - Lower structure for scoring
- HAB Platform - Multi-level starting and climbing platform
2018 - FIRST POWER UP
Game Manual: 2018 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Power Cubes - 13" yellow milk crates with custom foam inserts
- Switch - Tilting platform (alliance and opponent)
- Scale - Central tilting structure
- Vault - PowerUp storage
2017 - FIRST STEAMWORKS
Game Manual: 2017 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Fuel - 5" diameter wiffle balls (Green)
- Gears - 10.25" diameter plastic gears
- Boiler - Goal for shooting fuel
- Airship - Structure for gear delivery and rotors
- Climbing Rope - Endgame element
2016 - FIRST STRONGHOLD
Game Manual: 2016 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Boulders - 10" diameter foam balls
- Defenses - Various obstacles (Portcullis, Cheval de Frise, Moat, Ramparts, etc.)
- Tower - Castle structure with High and Low goals
- Secret Passage - Passage under tower
2015 - RECYCLE RUSH
Game Manual: 2015 Game Manual
Note: 2015 was a non-defensive game with no opponent interference.
Game Elements
- Totes - 16.5" x 13" x 12" gray plastic bins
- Recycling Containers - 14.2" x 21.6" yellow bins
- Litter - Foam pool noodles (litter)
- Coopertition Stack - Shared scoring step
2014 - AERIAL ASSIST
Game Manual: 2014 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Exercise Balls - 24" diameter inflatable balls
- Goals - High and Low goals on each side
- Truss - Overhead structure for ball passing
2013 - ULTIMATE ASCENT
Game Manual: 2013 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Frisbees - 9.25" diameter flying discs (White)
- Pyramid - Central 3-level climbing structure with goals
- Goals - Multiple height goals on pyramid faces
2012 - REBOUND RUMBLE
Game Manual: 2012 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Basketballs - 8" diameter foam basketballs
- Hoops - Three height levels (Lower, Middle, Upper)
- Bridges - Tilting balance platforms (3 per alliance)
2011 - LOGO MOTION
Game Manual: 2011 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Tubes - Triangle, Circle, and Square inflatable tubes forming FIRST logo shapes
- Rack - Scoring structure with pegs at multiple heights
- Minibot - Small deployable robot for tower climbing
2010 - BREAKAWAY
Game Manual: 2010 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Soccer Balls - Standard size 5 soccer balls (Yellow and Orange)
- Goals - 6 goals arranged around perimeter
- Tower - Central climbing structure
2009 - LUNACY
Game Manual: 2009 Game Manual
Note: Played on low-friction "lunar" surface with slippery plastic floor
Game Elements
- Moon Rocks (Orbit Balls) - Orange scoring balls
- Super Cells - Large purple/pink exercise balls
- Empty Cells - Lightweight large balls
- Trailers - Scoring bins attached to robots
2008 - FIRST OVERDRIVE
Game Manual: 2008 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Trackballs - 40" diameter inflatable balls (Red and Blue)
- Track - Oval racing track around field perimeter
- Overpass - Elevated bridge structure
2007 - RACK 'N' ROLL
Game Manual: 2007 Game Manual
Game Elements
- Keepers - 6" diameter inflatable colored tubes (Green)
- Rack - Vertical scoring grid (4x4)
- Spider Goals - Corner goals
- Ramp - Endgame climbing structure
Additional Resources
- Official FRC Game Archive - Complete historical game documentation
- The Blue Alliance - Match videos and statistics from all seasons
- FRC YouTube Channel - Official game animations and reveals
- Chief Delphi - Community discussions and strategy analyses
This reference is maintained by Team 1756 Argos. Game rules and scoring may have been simplified for overview purposes. Always consult official game manuals for complete and accurate rules.