Description of the Game

The FIRST® Robotics Competition is one of the flagship programs of FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) designed to get students aged 14-18 to design, build, and program robots to compete in exciting annual challenges. Beyond technical skills, students learn to develop entrepeneurship, forge community partnerships, and promote STEM in their local communities—making an impact both on and off the competition field. The 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition REEFSCAPE℠, involves alliances of three teams competing to score points by harvesting algae, placing coral on their reef, and attaching to their barge before time runs out. This game rewards creativity, strategy, and Coopertition®.