Build the HIVE cycle
Collect POLLEN and NECTAR, then launch them into the upward-facing CELL. A completed HIVE TIP earns points and unlocks another staged NECTAR.
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How BIOBUZZ works
Collect. Launch. Tip. Claim. Park.
Two alliances of two teams play a 30-second autonomous period, an 8-second transition, and a two-minute driver-controlled period.
Own the FLOWERS
Place alliance NECTAR at the bottom of a FLOWER to claim it. Scored POLLEN and NECTAR in an owned FLOWER add TELEOP points.
Finish together
Score remaining elements in the GARDEN or upward CELL and return robots to the LOADING ZONE for PARK points.
Match points
Ways to score.
MATCH points determine the winner. In Qualification MATCHES, selected achievements also earn RANKING POINTS that determine ranking.
| Activity | AUTO match points | TELEOP match points | Qualification ranking effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAVE | 3 | — | Counts toward the SWARM RP threshold |
| PARK | 5 | 5 | Counts toward the SWARM RP threshold |
| HIVE TIP | 20 | 20 | TIP count qualifies for POLLINATOR 1 and 2 RP |
| POLLEN or NECTAR remaining in the upward CELL | — | 2 each | No direct RP |
| Bottom NECTAR bonus in a FLOWER | — | 5 | No direct RP |
| POLLEN or NECTAR in an owned FLOWER | — | 2 each | No direct RP |
| POLLEN or NECTAR in the GARDEN | — | 1 each | No direct RP |
SWARM
16 combined LEAVE + PARK points
POLLINATOR 1
4 HIVE TIPS
POLLINATOR 2
7 HIVE TIPS
WIN
More MATCH points than the opponent
TIE
The same MATCH points as the opponent
Qualification note: The SWARM, POLLINATOR 1, and POLLINATOR 2 thresholds above apply to all other events in Competition Manual V1. Regional and FIRST Championship thresholds are announced in Team Updates. Playoff MATCHES do not award RP; alliances advance by winning MATCHES.Check current official materials ↗
Official FIRST scoring tool
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Use FIRST's official BIOBUZZ calculator to compare scoring choices before your next practice.
Compare HIVE TIPS, FLOWER scoring, parking, and ranking points.
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Official FIRST videos
See the game from every angle.
These videos are published by FIRST Tech Challenge and embedded from the official YouTube channel.
BIOBUZZ Game Animation
See the official game flow, objectives, and scoring story.
BIOBUZZ Field Walkthrough
Explore field elements, specifications, and scoring locations.
BIOBUZZ StarterBots
Review official starting points for building a season robot.
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