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Роботтармен күресу жарысы – 1998 жылдан 2004 жылға дейін және 2016 жылдан 2018 жылға дейін британдық теледидарда көрсетілген роботтармен күресу жарысы. Әрбір серияда әуесқой және кәсіби робототехниктер командалары өздері құрастырған қашықтан басқарылатын роботтарын аренада бір-бірімен күрестіру үшін пайдаланады. Арена болаттан және оқтан қорғалған шыныдан жасалған, аренада қауіпті элементтер орналасқан және қарсыластардан ауыр "Үй роботтары" бар. Алдыңғы серияларда жарысқа қатысатын роботтар үшін шабуыл және сынақ жолдары болған. Шоудың түпнұсқасы BBC Two арнасында 1998 жылдың 20 ақпанынан 2001 жылдың 23 ақпанына дейін, BBC Choice арнасында 2001 жылдың 8 қазанынан 2003 жылдың 7 ақпанына дейін (кейін BBC Two арнасында қайта көрсетілді) және Channel 5 арнасында 2003 жылдың 2 қарашасынан 2004 жылдың 28 наурызына дейін көрсетілді. 2016 жылдың 24 шілдесінен 2018 жылдың 7 қаңтарына дейін BBC Two арнасында жаңару көрсетілді. Бүгінгі күнге дейін шоу 10 негізгі сериядан, әрқайсысы жеке жарысқа арналған, екі "Extreme" сериясынан (бір-бірімен байланысы жоқ бірнеше оқиға) және бірнеше арнайы эпизодтан тұрады. Бірінші серияны Джереми Кларксон жүргізді, ал екіншіден жетінші серияға дейін Крейг Чарльз жүргізді. Филиппа Форрестер алғашқы үш серияны, бесінші, алтыншы және "Extreme 2" серияларын жүргізді. Форрестер сонымен қатар 1998 жылдан 1999 жылға дейін "Robot Wars Revealed" атты қосымша бағдарламаны жүргізді. Төртінші серия мен "Extreme 1" бағдарламаларын Джулия Рид, ал жетінші серияны Джейн Миддлмисс жүргізді. Жаңартылған бағдарламаны Дара О’Брайан мен Анжела Сканлон жүргізді. Джонатан Пирс барлық серияларға түсіндірме берді. Қосымша сериялар Ұлыбританияда әлемдік нарықтың белгілі бір салалары үшін түсірілді, оның ішінде TNN арнасы үшін американдық қатысушылары бар екі "Robot Wars Extreme Warriors" сериясы (Мит Фоули Ребекка Грантпен бірге пит-репортер ретінде қатысты), Нидерландыда көрсетілу үшін екі голландтық "Robot Wars" және Германия үшін бір серия. Ұлыбританияның "Robot Wars" төртінші сериясы 2002 жылы АҚШ-та TNN арнасында "Robot Wars: Grand Champions" деген атпен көрсетілді және оны Джоани Лауэр жүргізді. Шоудың тауарлық өнімдері коммерциялық тұрғыдан сәтті болды, 2002 жылы Logistix Kids компаниясы шығарған ең көп сатылатын ойыншықтардың бірі болды. Оған шағын арена, кері тартылатын, сүргіш және иінтірекпен тартқыш ойыншықтар, сондай-ақ "Үй роботтарының" радиомен басқарылатын нұсқалары кірді. 2003 жылы робототехниктер "Жауынгерлік роботтар қауымдастығын" құрды және олармен байланысты іс-шараларды ұйымдастырушылармен бірге жаңа көрермендер үшін жарыстарға қатысуды жалғастырды. 2013 жылы Roaming Robots Robot Wars LLC компаниясынан "Robot Wars" брендінің құқықтарын сатып алып, осы атпен роботтармен күрес шоуын өткізді. "Robot Wars" атауын тікелей эфирлерде пайдалану 2017 жылдың басында тоқтатылып, "Extreme Robots" деп өзгертілді. 1990 жылдардың соңында Ұлыбританияда алты миллион көрерменге жеткен бұл формат әлемдік табысқа ие болды және АҚШ, Австралия, Канада, Қытай, Үндістан, Германия және Италия сияқты 45 елде көрсетілді. 2003 жылдың наурызында BBC Two арнасы сегіз сериядан кейін шоуды тоқтатып, Mentorn Channel 5 арнасы үшін 22 эпизод жасап жатқанын хабарлады, ол 2004 жылдың наурызында көрсетілген "Үшінші әлем чемпионатымен" аяқталды. Кейін Channel 5 арнасы төмен рейтингтерге байланысты бір сериядан кейін шоуды тоқтатты. 2016 жылдың шілдесінде шоу жаңа арена, "Үй роботтары" және жүргізушілермен BBC Two арнасына оралды. Бірінші эпизод жақсы қабылданып, сол күні Twitter-дегі ең танымал тақырыпқа айналды және екі миллион көрерменді тартты, бұл Top Gear бағдарламасының 23-ші сериясының соңғы эпизодынан бірнеше апта бұрын көрсетілгеннен көп. Жаңартылған шоу 2018 жылдың наурыз айында аяқталды, үш сериядан кейін тоқтатылды. 2023 жылдың қазанында Mentorn және Passion Distribution компаниялары басқаратын MECH+ арнасы Freeview-ке қосылды және арнада "Robot Wars UK" толық каталогы көрсетілді.
Robot combat competition
the British television series
Robot Wars is a robot combat competition that was broadcast on British television from 1998 to 2004 and from 2016 to 2018. Each series involves teams of amateur and professional roboteers operating their own constructed remote controlled robots to fight against each other in an arena formed of steel and bullet proof glass fitted with arena hazards and containing areas occupied by hostile and heavier "House Robots". Earlier series included assault and trial courses for competing robots. The original version of the show was broadcast on BBC Two from 20 February 1998 to 23 February 2001, on BBC Choice from 8 October 2001 to 7 February 2003 (later repeated on BBC Two) and on Channel 5 from 2 November 2003 to 28 March 2004. A revival was broadcast on BBC Two from 24 July 2016 to 7 January 2018. To date, the show has been broadcast as 10 main series each centred around a single competition, two "Extreme" series with several unconnected events and several special episodes. Jeremy Clarkson presented the first series, with Craig Charles taking over for the second to seventh series. Philippa Forrester co hosted the first three series, the fifth, sixth and Extreme 2. Forrester also hosted the spin off series Robot Wars Revealed from 1998 to 1999. The fourth series and Extreme 1 were co hosted by Julia Reed and the seventh by Jayne Middlemiss. The revived series were hosted by Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon. Jonathan Pearce provided commentary for all series. Additional series were filmed at the UK venue for specific sectors of the global market, including two series of Robot Wars Extreme Warriors with American competitors for the TNN network (hosted by Mick Foley with Rebecca Grant serving as pit reporter), two of Dutch Robot Wars for distribution in the Netherlands and a single series for Germany. The fourth series of the UK Robot Wars was shown in the US on TNN as Robot Wars: Grand Champions in 2002 and hosted by Joanie Laurer. Its merchandising was commercially successful, being one of the most popular selling toy ranges in 2002 produced by Logistix Kids. It included a mini arena, pullback, friction and ripcord toys and radio controlled versions of the House Robots. In 2003, the roboteers themselves formed The Fighting Robot Association and with their associated event organizers, carry on participating in competitions for new audiences. In 2013, Roaming Robots purchased the rights to the Robot Wars brand from Robot Wars LLC and operated their travelling robotic combat show under that name. The use of the name Robot Wars for live shows ceased in early 2017, being renamed Extreme Robots. With a peak audience of six million viewers in the UK during the late 1990s, the format went on to become a worldwide success, showing in 45 countries including the US, Australia, Canada, China, India, Germany and Italy. In March 2003, it was dropped by BBC Two after eight series and Mentorn announced it was making 22 episodes for Channel 5, concluding with The Third World Championships broadcast in March 2004. Channel 5 later axed the show after one series due to low ratings. In July 2016, the show returned to BBC Two with a new arena, house robots and presenters. The first episode was well received, becoming the top trending topic on Twitter that evening and having two million viewers, more than the last episode of the 23rd series of Top Gear in the same 8pm Sunday slot just a few weeks earlier. The revived show ran for three series, before it ended in March 2018. In October 2023, the MECH+ channel (run by Mentorn and Passion Distribution) was added to Freeview with the complete Robot Wars UK catalogue streaming on the channel.
the British television series
Robot Wars is a robot combat competition that was broadcast on British television from 1998 to 2004 and from 2016 to 2018. Each series involves teams of amateur and professional roboteers operating their own constructed remote controlled robots to fight against each other in an arena formed of steel and bullet proof glass fitted with arena hazards and containing areas occupied by hostile and heavier "House Robots". Earlier series included assault and trial courses for competing robots. The original version of the show was broadcast on BBC Two from 20 February 1998 to 23 February 2001, on BBC Choice from 8 October 2001 to 7 February 2003 (later repeated on BBC Two) and on Channel 5 from 2 November 2003 to 28 March 2004. A revival was broadcast on BBC Two from 24 July 2016 to 7 January 2018. To date, the show has been broadcast as 10 main series each centred around a single competition, two "Extreme" series with several unconnected events and several special episodes. Jeremy Clarkson presented the first series, with Craig Charles taking over for the second to seventh series. Philippa Forrester co hosted the first three series, the fifth, sixth and Extreme 2. Forrester also hosted the spin off series Robot Wars Revealed from 1998 to 1999. The fourth series and Extreme 1 were co hosted by Julia Reed and the seventh by Jayne Middlemiss. The revived series were hosted by Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon. Jonathan Pearce provided commentary for all series. Additional series were filmed at the UK venue for specific sectors of the global market, including two series of Robot Wars Extreme Warriors with American competitors for the TNN network (hosted by Mick Foley with Rebecca Grant serving as pit reporter), two of Dutch Robot Wars for distribution in the Netherlands and a single series for Germany. The fourth series of the UK Robot Wars was shown in the US on TNN as Robot Wars: Grand Champions in 2002 and hosted by Joanie Laurer. Its merchandising was commercially successful, being one of the most popular selling toy ranges in 2002 produced by Logistix Kids. It included a mini arena, pullback, friction and ripcord toys and radio controlled versions of the House Robots. In 2003, the roboteers themselves formed The Fighting Robot Association and with their associated event organizers, carry on participating in competitions for new audiences. In 2013, Roaming Robots purchased the rights to the Robot Wars brand from Robot Wars LLC and operated their travelling robotic combat show under that name. The use of the name Robot Wars for live shows ceased in early 2017, being renamed Extreme Robots. With a peak audience of six million viewers in the UK during the late 1990s, the format went on to become a worldwide success, showing in 45 countries including the US, Australia, Canada, China, India, Germany and Italy. In March 2003, it was dropped by BBC Two after eight series and Mentorn announced it was making 22 episodes for Channel 5, concluding with The Third World Championships broadcast in March 2004. Channel 5 later axed the show after one series due to low ratings. In July 2016, the show returned to BBC Two with a new arena, house robots and presenters. The first episode was well received, becoming the top trending topic on Twitter that evening and having two million viewers, more than the last episode of the 23rd series of Top Gear in the same 8pm Sunday slot just a few weeks earlier. The revived show ran for three series, before it ended in March 2018. In October 2023, the MECH+ channel (run by Mentorn and Passion Distribution) was added to Freeview with the complete Robot Wars UK catalogue streaming on the channel.
АҚШ-тың робот соғыстары оқиғалары
Роботтар соғысы – Lucasfilm компаниясының LucasToys бөлімінде жұмыс істейтін дизайнер Марк Торптың туындысы. 1992 жылы Торп радиоарнамен басқарылатын шаңсорғышты жасауға тырысқанда сәтсіздікке ұшырағаннан кейін роботтармен күрес спорты туралы алғашқы идеяны ойлады. 1994 жылы Марк Торп Роботтар соғысын құрып, Сан-Францискодағы Форт Мейсон орталығында алғашқы жарысты өткізді. Іс-шараға шамамен бір ай қалғанда Торп Нью-Йорк негізделген Sm:)e Communications компаниясымен, кейіннен Profile Records компаниясымен серіктестікке келді, олар қосымша қаржыландыруды ұсынды. Profile Records бұл туралы Торптан ешқандай пікір немесе келісім сұрамады, бұл Торп пен Profile Records арасындағы қарым-қатынасты одан әрі шиеленістірді және Роботтар соғысы тұжырымдамасының меншік құқығына қатысты заңдық дауларды тудырды. Осы дауларға қатысты сот процесі 2002 жылдың 6 ақпанына дейін жалғасты. АҚШ-та Ұлыбританиялық түпнұсқа сериясы көрсетілді. Сериялар сонымен қатар көптеген еуропалық елдерде де өндірілді. Серияның әртүрлі режиссерлері мен продюсерлері болғанымен, барлығы Ұлыбританияда Mentorn компаниясымен, сондай-ақ Том Гаттеридж мен Стив Карсидің атқарушы продюсерлерімен бірлесіп жасалды. Алғашқы сериялар Лондон маңындағы әртүрлі киностудияларда түсірілді, бірақ сахна мен арена тым үлкен болғандықтан, оларды кәдімгі студияларға сыймады, сондықтан түсіру RAF Ньютон әуежайындағы ангарға көшірілді. 2000-шы жылдардың басында көрермендер саны күрт төмендеді, алтыншы серияның финалында (BBC Two арнасында көрсетілген) 1,2 миллион адам қарады. 2003 жылдың қарашасында Channel 5 арнасына көшкеннен кейін, шоу жаңа жексенбі кешкі уақыт белдеуінде көрсетіле бастады және бір миллион көрерменмен дебют жасады; алайда, рейтингтер тез 800 000-ға дейін төмендеді, нәтижесінде үш эпизодтан кейін шоу сенбі кешкі эфирге көшірілді. Роботтар соғысы аяқталғаннан кейін, осы сериалдың 30 минуттық қысқартылған нұсқасы 2004 жылдан бастап Fox Kids (кейін Jetix) арнасында, 2004 жылдан кейін Bravo арнасында, 2010 жылдан бастап Dave арнасында және 2016 жылға дейін Challenge & Sky History арналарында көрсетілді.
Robot Wars was the brainchild of Marc Thorpe, a designer working for the LucasToys division of Lucasfilm. In 1992, Thorpe had the initial idea for robot combat sport after unsuccessfully attempting to create a radio controlled vacuum cleaner. In 1994, Marc Thorpe created Robot Wars and held the first competition at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Approximately one month prior to the event, Thorpe formed a partnership with New York based record company Sm:)e Communications, later Profile Records, who provided additional funding. Profile sought no input or consent from Thorpe before doing this, which aggravated the already troubled relationship between Thorpe and Profile Records and indirectly spurred legal disagreements surrounding the ownership of the Robot Wars concept. The legal proceedings surrounding these would last until 6 February 2002. in the US aired the UK series proper. Series were also produced in many European countries. Although the series had various directors and producers, all were produced in the UK by Mentorn and executive produced by Tom Gutteridge and Steve Carsey. The initial series were staged in various film studios around London but the stage and pit area became too large to fit into any of the conventional studios, so filming was later moved to an aircraft hangar at RAF Newton. Viewing figures dropped significantly in the early 2000s, reaching only 1.2 million in the sixth series the final to be broadcast on BBC Two. Following its move to Channel 5 in November 2003, the show first began airing in a new Sunday night slot and launched with one million viewers; however ratings fell quickly to 800,000 resulting in the show moving to Saturday nights after just three episodes. After Robot Wars ended, an edited half hour version of this series aired on Fox Kids (later Jetix) from 2004, on Bravo from after 2004, on Dave from 2010 and on Challenge & Sky History from before 2016.
Жаңғыру
2016 жылдың 13 қаңтарында BBC шоуды алты бөлімдік серия ретінде қайта іске қосатынын растады. Жаңартқырылған сериалды Дара О’Брайен мен Анжела Сканлон жүргізді, ал Джонатан Пирс бұрынғыдай комментатор болып қайтып келді. Бірінші бөлім 24 шілдеде сағат 20:00-де, Top Gear-мен бір уақытта көрсетілді. Бастапқы сериядан Бегемот және Шторм II сияқты бірнеше роботтар, сондай-ақ төрт түпнұсқа үй роботы қайтып келді, олар ауырлығы арттырылып, жылдамдығы жоғарылатылып, қару-жарағы күшейтіліп, жаңа дизайндармен жаңартылды. 2016 жылғы серия Шотландияның Ренфрю қаласындағы Вествей паркіндегі қоймада түсірілді. Бірінші бөлімді шамамен екі миллион көрермен тамашалады және Twitter-де 20 мыңнан астам жазбамен ең танымал тақырыпқа айналды. 16 жылдан бері алғаш рет мәшһүр адамдар қатысатын арнайы серияға тапсырыс берілді, онда олимпиада чемпиондары Кэдина Кокс, Алистер Браунли және Джонни Браунли, тележүргізушілер Сьюзи Перри, Нил Оливер және Мэгги Адэрин Покок, әнші Джордан Стивенс және радиожүргізушілер Скотт Миллс пен Робби Савидж үшін сегіз көрнекті робот жасаушы арнайы роботтар жасады және оларға арнайы бағдарламалар барысында кеңес берді. Алғашқы эфирде жаңартқырылған серия кейде «1-ші серия» деп аталды, өзін толығымен жаңа шоу ретінде ұсынды. Алайда, 2017 жылдан бастап BBC оны «8-ші серия» деп атады, ал келесі екінші серияны «9-шы серия» деп атап, бұл бастапқы шоудың жалғасы екенін мойындады. 10-шы сериядан кейін BBC шоуды 11-ші маусымға жаңартудан бас тартқаны және Robot Wars екінші рет тоқтатылғаны белгілі болды. Жаңартудан бас тарту шешімі жанкүйерлер тарапынан наразылық тудырды.
On 13 January 2016, the BBC confirmed that it would be rebooting the show for a six part series. The revived series was hosted by Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon with Jonathan Pearce returning as commentator. The first episode was broadcast on 24 July at 8pm, the same slot as Top Gear. Some robots from the original series returned, including Behemoth and Storm II, as well as four of the original House Robots, which were upgraded to be heavier, faster, better armed and with new looks. The 2016 series was filmed in a warehouse at Westway Park in Renfrew, Scotland. The first episode received about two million viewers and was the top trending topic on Twitter with over 20,000 tweets. A second rebooted series was commissioned with a first celebrity special in 16 years, in which celebrities, such as Olympians Kadeena Cox and Alistair Brownlee and Jonny Brownlee, TV presenters Suzi Perry, Neil Oliver and Maggie Aderin Pocock, singer Jordan Stevens and radio presenters Scott Mills and Robbie Savage had bespoke robots designed for them by eight major roboteers, who mentored them during the specials. During its original airing, the first rebooted series was sometimes referred to as 'Series 1', presenting itself as a completely new show. Starting in 2017, however, the BBC began referring to it as Series 8, with the following second series appropriately dubbed Series 9, acknowledging itself as a continuation of the original show. Following the 10th series, it was revealed that the BBC had decided not to renew the show for an 11th, and Robot Wars has been axed for the second time, the complete cancellation was met with backlash from fans.
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Сериялар сайысы Форматы Тұрақты кезеңдер Жартылай финалдар Финалдық жарыс Қосымша және сынақ оқиғалары 1 Алты роботтан алты тұрақты кезең. Жеңімпаздар бір-бірге жекпе-жекте чемпионды анықтады. Барлық алты робот «Қолғап» сынағынан өтті, біреуі іріктелді. Қалған бесеуі тағы бір сынақтан өтті, тағы біреуі іріктелді. Соңғы төртеу нокаут жүйесімен аренада шайқасты. Жартылай финал өткізілмеді. Финал соңғы тұрақты кезеңнің соңында өтті. «Британдық бульдог», «Футбол», «Лабиринт», «Снукерлік сегізбұрыш», «Автокөлік» және «Сумо Башо». 2 Алты роботтан он екі тұрақты кезең. Әр тұрақты кезеңнің жеңімпаздары екі жартылай финалға өтті. Әр жартылай финалдан екі робот финалдық жарысқа өтті. Барлық алты робот «Қолғап» сынағынан өтті, біреуі іріктелді. Қалған бесеуі тағы бір сынақтан өтті, тағы біреуі іріктелді. Соңғы төртеу нокаут жүйесімен аренада шайқасты, екі жеңімпаз ірі финалға өтті. Аренада екі раундтан нокаутпен күрес, сондай-ақ үшінші орын үшін плей-офф. «Жост», «Қаланың патшасы», «Пинбол жауынгері», «Футбол», «Скиттлс», «Сумо Башо» және «Соғыс шабуылшысы». 3 Сегіз роботтан он алты тұрақты кезең. Он алты жеңімпаз екі жартылай финалдың біріне өтті. Әр жартылай финалдан екі робот финалға өтті. Аренада үш раундтан нокаутпен ұрыс. Аренада екі раундтан нокаутпен ұрыс. «Пинбол жауынгері», «Футбол», «Орта салмақтағылар» және «Жолшы шайқастары». 4 Алты роботтан он алты тұрақты кезең. Он алты тұрақты кезеңнің жеңімпаздары екі жартылай финалдың біріне өтті. Әр жартылай финалдан екі робот финалға өтті. Бірінші раундта үш роботтан жекпе-жек, содан кейін аренада екі нокаут раунды. «Пинбол жауынгері» және «Сумо Башо». 5 Сегіз роботтан он екі тұрақты кезең. Он екі жеңімпаз жартылай финалдың біріне өтті. Әр жартылай финалдан екі робот финалға өтті. Аренада үш раундтық нокаут. Аренада екі раундтық нокаут. Бірінші раундтың үш жеңімпазы екінші раундқа қатысу үшін үш роботтан жекпе-жекке қатысты. Қосымша жарыстар немесе біліктілік жекпе-жектері болмады. 6 Аренада үш раундтан нокаут. Бірінші раундта төрт роботтан жекпе-жек, екі іріктеуші. 7 Сегіз роботтан он алты тұрақты кезең. Он алты жеңімпаз екі жартылай финалдың біріне өтті. Әр жартылай финалдан екі робот финалға өтті. Аренада екі раундтан нокаутпен ұрыс. Әлем чемпионатының іріктеу жекпе-жектері және басқа салмақ сыныптары бойынша жекпе-жектер. 8 Бес тұрақты кезеңде сегіз робот. Бес жеңімпаз жүлдегерлер таңдаған роботпен бірге финалға өтті. Бірінші раунд 6-шы және 7-ші сериялардағыдай өтті, бірақ әр топтағы жекпе-жектің екі жеңімпазы шағын лигаға қатысты, онда олар үш қарсыласына бір рет қарсы тұрды, нокаутпен жеңіске 3 ұпай, судьялар шешімі бойынша жеңіске 2 және жеңіске 0 ұпай, ең жоғарғы 2 финалға, ал төменгі 2 іріктелді. Егер екі робот тең орында тұрса, екінші робот жеңіп шықты. Финалдық жарыс тұрақты кезеңдерге ұқсас, бірақ топтық шайқастарда төрт роботтың орнына үш робот бар, әр жарым финалда бір робот жойылды, 4-ші серияның тұрақты кезеңдеріне ұқсас. Қосымша жарыстар немесе біліктілік жекпе-жектері болмады. 9 Алты роботтан бес тұрақты кезең. Тұрақты кезеңнің жеңімпаздары финалға өтті. Екінші және үшінші орындағы роботтар 10 роботтан тұратын жауынгерлік карта арқылы шайқасқа қатысты, жеңімпаз да финалға өтті. Бірінші раунд 4-ші серияға ұқсас екі үш роботтан тұратын жекпе-жек болды, жеңімпаздар жартылай финалға өтті. Жеңілгендер қарсы топтан жеңілгендермен кездесіп, жеңімпаздар жартылай финалға өтті. Екі жартылай финалдан кейін үшінші орын үшін 10 роботтан тұратын жауынгерлік карта шайқасына және бірінші орын үшін шайқасқа қатысты, жеңімпаз одан әрі өтті, ал жеңілгені де 10 роботтан тұратын шайқасқа қатысты. 10 роботтан тұратын Wild Card ұрысы өтті, содан кейін жеңімпаз 5 тұрақты кезеңнің жеңімпаздарына қосылды. Финалдағы қалған кезеңдер үшінші орын үшін жекпе-жек өткізілмегенін қоспағанда, финалдағыдай болды.
Series Competition Format The Heats The Semi finals The Final Side and Trial Events 1 Six robots in six heats. The winners met in a single melee fight to determine the champion. All six robots took on the Gauntlet with one eliminated. The remaining five took part in a trial with a further one eliminated. The final four took part in one on one Arena battles in a knockout format. There was no Semi Final held The Final was held as a melee at the end of the final heat. 'British Bulldog', 'Football', 'Labyrinth', 'Snooker Octagon', 'Stock Car' and 'Sumo Basho'. 2 Six robots in twelve heats. The winners of each heat went into one of two semi finals. Two robots from each semi final reached the final show. All six robots took on the Gauntlet with one eliminated. The remaining five took part in a trial with a further one eliminated. The final four took part in one on one Arena battles in a knockout format, with the two winners advancing to the Grand Final. Arena battle knockout of two rounds plus a third place playoff. 'Joust', 'King of the Castle', 'Pinball Warrior', 'Football', 'Skittles', 'Sumo Basho' and 'Tug of War'. 3 Eight robots in sixteen heats. The sixteen heat winners reached one of two semi finals. Two robots from each semi final reached the final. Arena battle knockout of three rounds. Arena battle knockout of two rounds. 'Pinball Warrior', 'Football', the 'Middleweight Melee' and 'Walker Battles'. 4 Six robots in sixteen heats. The sixteen heats winners reached one of two semi finals. Two robots from each semi final reached the final. Three way Arena melee first round before two Arena knockout rounds. 'Pinball Warrior' and 'Sumo Basho'. 5 Eight robots in twelve heats. The twelve heat winners reached one of two semi finals. Two robots from each semi final reached the final. Arena battle knockout of three rounds Arena battle knockout of two rounds, with the three losers of the first round having to compete in a second chance three way melee for a place in the second round. There were no Side or Trial events or Qualifying bouts held 6 Arena battle knockout of three rounds. The first round as a four way melee with two qualifiers. 7 Eight robots in sixteen heats. The sixteen heat winners reached one of two semi finals. Two robots from each semi final reached the final. Arena battle knockout of two rounds. Qualifying bouts for the World Championships and fights from other weight classes 8 Eight robots in five heats. The five heat winners would move on to the grand final along with a wildcard robot chosen by the judges. Round 1 was done the same way as series 6 and 7, but the two winners of each group battle go into a mini league where they fight its three opponents once each, with 3 points for a knockout win, 2 for a judges' decision win and 0 for a defeat of either form, with the top 2 advanced into the heat final and the bottom 2 eliminated. In the event two robots are tied for a qualifying position, the robot who won their bout against the other proceeds. There was no Semi Final held The final works the same as the heats except the group battles feature three robots as opposed to four, with one robot being eliminated in each melee, similar to the heats of series 4. There were no Side or Trial events or Qualifying bouts held910Six robots in five heats. The heat winners move on to the grand final. Robots in second and third place entered into 10 way wild card battle of which the winner would also move into the grand final. Round 1 was two 3 way battles similar to series 4 which the winners would progress to the heat semi final. Losers would compete against the losers from the opposite round 1 from which the winners would progress to the heat semi final. After the two semi finals, there was a third place match for a place in the 10 way wild card battle and a first place battle of which the winner would proceed and the loser would also compete in the 10 way battle. The 10 way wild card battle took place then the winner joined the 5 heat winners. The rest of the final worked the same as the heats except for the omission of the third place match.
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Сонымен қатар, Ұлыбритания үшін екі серия жасалды, Robot Wars Extreme, ол бір чемпионатқа назар аударған жоқ. Қалың әріппен жазылған мәтін Robot Wars Extreme шараларын көрсетеді, олар түпкілікті сериядан бұрын дебют жасады. Қалың курсивпен жазылған мәтін Robot Wars Extreme шараларын көрсетеді, олар екінші Robot Wars Extreme сериясына қосылған шарадан бұрын жеке дебют жасады. Экстремалды 1 және 2 шаралары. Осы турнирлер мен тақырыптық шайқастар серия бойына жалғасты. All Star Tournament – ең танымал қатысушылардың қатысуымен нокаут турнирі. Annihilator – әр раундта бір роботты жоюмен өтетін алты роботты шайқас. Challenge Belt – роботтардың белгілі бір белбеу үшін өзара күш сынасуы. Mayhems – сериялық Annihilator-ға өту үшін үш роботты шайқас. Tag Team Terror – екі роботтан құралған командалар бір-бірімен командалық стильде күреседі (бірақ көбінесе барлық төрт робот сыртқа шығады). Vengeance Battle – аяқталмаған ісі немесе кекшілдігі бар роботтардың есеп айысуы. Wildcard Warriors – жаңадан келгендердің белгілі роботтармен күресі. Robot Rebellion – роботтар үй роботтарына қарсы. Экстремалды 2 қосымша шаралары. Бұл серияда әр бөлімше бір тақырыпқа арналды. New Blood – жаңа роботтар турнирі. Iron Maidens – әйелдер бақылауға алды. Minor Meltdown – балалар бақылауға алды. Robot Rampage – қарақұмық, қауырсын, жеңіл және орта салмақ сияқты төмен салмақ кластарындағы роботтармен турнир. University Challenge – барлық роботтар университеттерден қатысты. Commonwealth Carnage – барлық роботтар Ұлттар Достастығы елдерінің командаларынан. (Дүниежүзілік чемпионатқа ұқсас). European Championship – барлық роботтар Еуропа елдерінің командаларынан.
There were also two series made for the UK, Robot Wars Extreme, which did not focus on a single championship. Bold text indicates robot wars extreme events that debuted ahead of the actual debut series. Bold Italic text indicates robot wars extrmeme events that made separate debuts ahead of the added event of the second series of robot wars extreme. Extreme 1 and 2 Events These tournaments and themed battles continued over the entire series All Star Tournament Knockout tournament featuring the most well known competitors. Annihilator Six way battles with one robot eliminated per round. Challenge Belt Where robots would try to defend their honour for the challenge belt. Mayhems Three way battles to progress to the series annihilators. Tag Team Terror Two robots team up and fight tag team style (though usually all four robots were out). Vengeance Battle This allowed robots with unfinished business or grudges to settle things once and for all. Wildcard Warriors Newcomers take on established robots. Robot rebellion Robots Face the House Robots Extreme 2 Added Events This series followed one theme over each episode New Blood A new robot tournament. Iron Maidens Women took control. Minor Meltdown Children took control. Robot Rampage A tournament with robots in lower weight classes such as antweight, featherweight, lightweight and middleweight. University Challenge All robots were entered by Universities. Commonwealth Carnage All robots were from teams based in the Commonwealth. (Similar to the World Championship) European Championship All robots were from teams based in Europe.
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Робот соғыстарының алғашқы сериясын Джереми Кларксон жүргізді, ал Филиппа Форрестер оған көмектес жүргізуші болды. Top Gear бағдарламасында қалыптасқан өзінің ерекше бейнесіне сай, Кларксон бәсекелестер мен олардың роботтары туралы әзіл-қалжыңдар айтуға жиі көшті, мысалы, "Скараб" деген аттас бәсекелес роботтың "тостағы ірімшік сияқты" көрінетінін айтты. Кларксон бірінші сериядан кейін Robot Wars жобасынан кетіп, оның орнына Крейг Чарльз келді. Ғылыми-фантастикалық "Қызыл Жұлдыз" комедиялық сериалындағы Дейв Листер рөлімен танымал Чарльз, Кларксонға қарағанда бағдарлама мен оның қатысушыларына көбірек жауапкершілікпен қарады және оны жүргізу кезінде ынталырақ болды. "Extreme 1" сериясының басында таныстырылғанда ол "Хаос шебері" деп те аталды. Форрестердің Robot Wars-тағы рөлі – жарысқа дейін және кейін қатысушылардың роботтары туралы сұрақ қоятын репортер болды. Форрестер шоудың тоғыз сериясының алтысында пит-репортер болып жұмыс істеді; Форрестер жүктілігіне байланысты бағдарламаға қатыса алмағандықтан, 4-ші серия мен "Extreme 1" сериясында Джулия Рид осы рөлді орындады, бірақ Форрестер 5-ші, 6-шы сериялар мен "Extreme 2" сериясына оралды. Бағдарлама 7-ші серия үшін Channel 5 арнасына көшкенде, Форрестер белгісіз себептермен қайтып оралмады, сондықтан Джейн Миддлмисс пит-репортер міндеттерін өз мойнына алды. Бағдарлама "Роботтар, дайын тұрыңыз", "3. 2. 1. Іске қосыңыз" және "Тоқтатыңыз!" сияқты сөздерімен танымал болды. Бұл фразаларды режиссер Стюарт Макдональд жариялады және бағдарламаның барлық кезеңі бойында оның ерекше бөлігіне айналды. 2016 жылы Дара О’Брайен мен Анжела Сканлон 8-ші серияның жүргізушілері болып тағайындалды, ал Джонатан Пирс комментатор ретінде қайта оралды. Олар 9-шы және 10-шы серияларда да өз рөлдерін сақтап қалды.
The first series of Robot Wars was presented by Jeremy Clarkson and co hosted by Philippa Forrester. In keeping with his edgy persona established on Top Gear, Clarkson frequently made tongue in cheek jokes about competitors and their robots, such as remarking that a contestant robot called "Skarab" looked like "cheese on toast". Clarkson left Robot Wars after the first series and was replaced with Craig Charles. Charles, well known as playing the character Dave Lister in the science fiction themed sitcom Red Dwarf, was seen as taking the programme and its contestants more seriously than Clarkson and was more enthusiastic while presenting it. He was also often known as the "Master of Mayhem" when introduced at the start of episodes from Extreme 1 onwards. Her role on Robot Wars was as the pit reporter who would speak to contestants about their robots before and after battles. Forrester was pit reporter for six of the show's nine series; Julia Reed took the role for Series 4 and Extreme 1 since Forrester was unable to participate in the programme due to pregnancy, but Forrester returned for Series 5, Series 6 and Extreme 2. When the programme moved to Channel 5 for the seventh series, Forrester did not return for unknown reasons, so Jayne Middlemiss took over the pit reporter duties. The programme was well known for phrases such as "Roboteers, stand by", "3. 2. 1. Activate" and "Cease!". These phrases were announced by the director, Stuart McDonald and became a recognisable part of the series for the entire duration of its run. In 2016, Dara Ó Briain and Angela Scanlon were announced as the hosts of the eighth series, with Jonathan Pearce returning as commentator. They reprised their roles in the ninth and tenth series.
Үй роботтары
Сериал барысында үй роботтары бәсекелес роботтарға кедергі келтіретін рөл атқарды. Үй роботтарына арена бұрыштарындағы патрульдік аймақтағы роботтарға немесе бәсекелес роботтың бас тартуымен шабуыл жасауға рұқсат берілді. Үй роботтары бағдарламаның сәттілігіне үлкен үлес қосты, сондай-ақ осы роботтардың тауашасы да жоғары сұранысқа ие болды. Бұған қоса, үй роботтары салмақ шегіне немесе қару-жарақ ережелеріне бағынбады, бұл қатысушы роботтар үшін міндетті болды. Осының ең айқын мысалы – сержант Баштің от тастағышы. Төртінші соғыста бәсекеге қабілетсіз "Refbot" жекпе-жектер кезінде қатысты. Бұл робот аренада ресми сигналдарды (мысалы, қозғалмайтын бәсекелестерді санау) берді, кейде шайқасқа көмектесу үшін итергіш түрткілер жасады және қажет болған жағдайда өрт сөндіргішті қолданды. 8-ші серияда Матильда, Шант, Dead Metal және Сэр Киллалоттың жаңа нұсқалары құрастырылды. Олар жақсартылған қару-жарақтарымен бірге айтарлықтай ауырлау болды. Барлық үй роботтары салмақ бойынша шектеуден асып түседі, ал Сэр Киллалоттың салмағы енді артық. Визуалды тұрғыдан, төртеуі де бұрынғы нұсқаларына ұқсас, бірақ маңызды айырмашылықтар бар: Өлі металдың басы жарқыраған көздермен үлкейтілген, Матильданың артқы қанаттары кішірек крокодил қабықтарымен ауыстырылған, оның мойнында тікендер пайда болған, оның көздері енді қызыл, ал бүкіл бас бөлігі жоғары көтеріледі; Шант дөңгелектерді қорғайтын бөліктерін үлкейтіп, түтін шығаратын құбырдың орнына металл түтікшелер орнатты; ал Сэр Киллалоттың қару-жарағы мен қалқаншасы толығымен қайта жасалды. Бұл Сэр Киллалоттың шлемін емес, оның басының нақты пішінін көрсету үшін жасалған. Басқа үй роботтары осы серияға қайта оралмады. Қалың шрифтпен жазылған мәтін жаңа серияда қайта оралған үй роботтарын көрсетеді.
Throughout the series, house robots acted as obstacles to competing robots in battles and challenges. House robots were permitted to attack robots that were in the Corner Patrol Zones at the corners of the arena or upon the submission of a competing robot. The house robots were an intrinsic part of the programme's success and merchandising of these robots was highly successful. Furthermore, the house robots were not subject to the weight limit or weapon rules that contestant robots had to adhere to, the most notable example of this was Sergeant Bash's flamethrower. From the Fourth Wars, a non competitive "Refbot" was present during fights. This robot conveyed officiating signals (such as counting out immobile competitors) on the arena, gave occasional nudges to help battles along and could deploy a fire extinguisher where necessary. For Series 8, new versions of Matilda, Shunt, Dead Metal and Sir Killalot were constructed. They are considerably heavier with improved weaponry. All the house robots are over in weight and Sir Killalot now weighs Visually, all four look similar to their predecessors, but with significant differences: Dead Metal's head has been enlarged with glowing eyes, Matilda's back mounted fins have been replaced with smaller crocodilian scales, spikes appear on her frill, her eyes are now red and her whole head section now flips up; Shunt has enlarged wheel protectors and metal chimneys replacing the smokestack; and Sir Killalot's armour and helmet has been entirely redesigned. This was said to be to show the actual shape of Sir Killalot's head, rather than the helmet he is wearing. The other house robots did not return for this series. Bold text indicates house robots that returned for the new series. House robot First competed Weight kg (lb) Speed km/h (mph) Height cm (in) Length cm (in) Width cm (in) Power Weaponry Strengths Weakness Method Cassius Chrome Seventh War 2x24V magnetic drive motors Two rotary driven interchangeable "fists" and front shovel. Fastest house robot, interchanageable weaponry Requires time to build attack High speed ramming Dead Metal First War (original) (revival) Battery driven motors CO2 power driven 1.4m wide pincers with grip and overhead circular saw arm (S1 2) / 4000rpm magnesium circular saw mounted on hydraulic cradle which spins at (S3 onwards) Weapons synergy Poor manoeuvrability Grab a competitor robot and engage circular saw Growler Sixth War Six batteries and two electric motors front jaws and rear mounted flame jet (Extreme 2 only) Speed and sheer destructive power Unpredictable Grab with jaws & push around arena, grab & ram into side walls Matilda First War (original) (revival) Battery driven engine pneumatic tusks that can lift rear mounted chainsaw (S1 to 4) / vertical Hardox flywheel spinning 25 times per second; (Extreme 1 onwards) Tough exo skeleton Lacks self control Lift/flip with tusks, hit with rear weaponry Mr. Psycho Sixth War 12 batteries hammer and grabbing claw of force Heaviest and tallest house robot High power usage Hammer strike, grab/lift with claw Refbot Fourth War Battery power Front and rear scoops; electric countout; fire extinguisher and coloured card medallion N/A Non combative N/A Non combative N/A Non combative Sergeant Bash First War Four Batteries Propane fueled flamethrower (S1 7), Front ramming spike and rear grinding disc (S1 2) / front hydraulic pincers (S3 onwards) Long range weaponry Limited fuel capacity Engage flamethrower, grab with crushing jaws Shunt First War (original) (revival) Prototype electric motor Rear ramming plough, Front lifting pneumatic scoop and titanium tipped axe that can strike at the speed of 0.25 seconds with up to 1000 kg of force High pushing power Prone to being flipped and has no self righting mechanism Strike with axe, push/lift with scoop Sir Killalot Second War (original) (revival) Petrol engine Hydraulic claws mounted on lifting arm with of crush force and spike lance (S2) / rotating drill lance (S3 S7); Heavy with powerful weaponry Easily Toppled, Flammable Spike with lance, grab/lift with claw
Үй роботы | Бірінші рет қатысқан | Салмағы кг (фунт) | Жылдамдығы км/сағ (миль/сағ) | Биіктігі см (дюйм) | Ұзындығы см (дюйм) | Ені см (дюйм) | Қуаты | Қару-жарағы | Күшті жақтары | Әлсіз жақтары | Әдісі
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Кассиус Хром | Жетінші соғыс | | | | | | 2x24В магниттік жетек моторлары | Екі айналмалы жетекпен басқарылатын алмастырылатын "жапқыштар" және алдыңғы қашау | Ең жылдам үй роботы, алмастырылатын қару-жарақ | Шабуыл жасау үшін уақыт қажет | Жылдамдықпен соққылау
Өлі металл | Бірінші соғыс (түпнұсқа) | | | | | | Батареямен жұмыс істейтін моторлар | СО2 қуатымен жұмыс істейтін 1.4м енді қыспақтар, тұтқасы және жоғарыдағы дөңгелекті ара (S1-2) / 4000 айналым/мин магний дөңгелекті ара гидравликалық тіректе орнатылған (S3 және одан кейін) | Қарулардың үйлесімділігі | Кемел маневрлік емес | Бәсекелес роботты ұстап, дөңгелекті араны қосу
Роулер | Алтыншы соғыс | | | | | | Алты батарея және екі электр мотор | Алдыңғы жақтар және артқы жалын тастағыш (тек Extreme 2) | Жылдамдық және құрылысты қирату күші | Болжамсыз | Жақтармен ұстап, аренаны түртіп, жақтармен ұстап, қабырғаларға соғылу
Матильда | Бірінші соғыс (түпнұсқа) | | | | | | Батареямен жұмыс істейтін қозғалтқыш | Пневматикалық тік тіректі тіректі жақтар, артқы тізбекті ара (S1-4) / вертикальды Hardox дөңгелегі секунд сайын 25 рет айналады (Extreme 1 және одан кейін) | Мықты экзоскелет | Өзіне бақылаудың жетіспеуі | Жақтармен көтеріп, аудару, артқы қару-жарақпен соққылау
Мистер Психо | Алтыншы соғыс | | | | | | 12 батарея | Соққы күші бар балға және қыспақ | Ең ауыр және ең биік үй роботы | Жоғары қуат тұтыну | Балғамен соққылау, қыспақпен ұстап, көтеру
Refbot | Төртінші соғыс | | | | | | Батарея қуаты | Алдыңғы және артқы қашаулар, электрлік санау, өрт сөндіргіш және түрлі түсті карта | | |
Сержант Баш | Бірінші соғыс | | | | | | Төрт батарея | Пропанмен жұмыс істейтін от тастағыш (S1-7), алдыңғы соққы тікесі және артқы ұнтақтағыш дискі (S1-2) / алдыңғы гидравликалық қыспақтар (S3 және одан кейін) | Алшақ қару-жарақ | Шектелген отын сыйымдылығы | От тастағышты қосу, қыспақтармен ұстау
Шант | Бірінші соғыс (түпнұсқа) | | | | | | Прототиптік электр мотор | Артқы соққылы плуг, алдыңғы көтеру пневматикалық қашау және 0.25 секундтық жылдамдықпен 1000 кг күшпен соққы бере алатын титан ұшы бар балта | Жоғары итеру күші | Аударылуға бейім және өзін түзете алмайды | Балтамен соққылау, қашаумен итеру/көтеру
Сэр Киллалот | Екінші соғыс (түпнұсқа) | | | | | | Бензин қозғалтқышы | Көтеру арматурасында орнатылған гидравликалық қыспақтар, 1000 кг күшпен қысу және тіке тікесі (S2) / айналмалы бұрғы тікесі (S3-S7) | Ауыр және қуатты қару-жарақ | Оңай аударылуы мүмкін, жанғыш | Тікемен соққылау, қыспақтармен ұстап, көтеру
Throughout the series, house robots acted as obstacles to competing robots in battles and challenges. House robots were permitted to attack robots that were in the Corner Patrol Zones at the corners of the arena or upon the submission of a competing robot. The house robots were an intrinsic part of the programme's success and merchandising of these robots was highly successful. Furthermore, the house robots were not subject to the weight limit or weapon rules that contestant robots had to adhere to, the most notable example of this was Sergeant Bash's flamethrower. From the Fourth Wars, a non competitive "Refbot" was present during fights. This robot conveyed officiating signals (such as counting out immobile competitors) on the arena, gave occasional nudges to help battles along and could deploy a fire extinguisher where necessary. For Series 8, new versions of Matilda, Shunt, Dead Metal and Sir Killalot were constructed. They are considerably heavier with improved weaponry. All the house robots are over in weight and Sir Killalot now weighs Visually, all four look similar to their predecessors, but with significant differences: Dead Metal's head has been enlarged with glowing eyes, Matilda's back mounted fins have been replaced with smaller crocodilian scales, spikes appear on her frill, her eyes are now red and her whole head section now flips up; Shunt has enlarged wheel protectors and metal chimneys replacing the smokestack; and Sir Killalot's armour and helmet has been entirely redesigned. This was said to be to show the actual shape of Sir Killalot's head, rather than the helmet he is wearing. The other house robots did not return for this series. Bold text indicates house robots that returned for the new series. House robot First competed Weight kg (lb) Speed km/h (mph) Height cm (in) Length cm (in) Width cm (in) Power Weaponry Strengths Weakness Method Cassius Chrome Seventh War 2x24V magnetic drive motors Two rotary driven interchangeable "fists" and front shovel. Fastest house robot, interchanageable weaponry Requires time to build attack High speed ramming Dead Metal First War (original) (revival) Battery driven motors CO2 power driven 1.4m wide pincers with grip and overhead circular saw arm (S1 2) / 4000rpm magnesium circular saw mounted on hydraulic cradle which spins at (S3 onwards) Weapons synergy Poor manoeuvrability Grab a competitor robot and engage circular saw Growler Sixth War Six batteries and two electric motors front jaws and rear mounted flame jet (Extreme 2 only) Speed and sheer destructive power Unpredictable Grab with jaws & push around arena, grab & ram into side walls Matilda First War (original) (revival) Battery driven engine pneumatic tusks that can lift rear mounted chainsaw (S1 to 4) / vertical Hardox flywheel spinning 25 times per second; (Extreme 1 onwards) Tough exo skeleton Lacks self control Lift/flip with tusks, hit with rear weaponry Mr. Psycho Sixth War 12 batteries hammer and grabbing claw of force Heaviest and tallest house robot High power usage Hammer strike, grab/lift with claw Refbot Fourth War Battery power Front and rear scoops; electric countout; fire extinguisher and coloured card medallion N/A Non combative N/A Non combative N/A Non combative Sergeant Bash First War Four Batteries Propane fueled flamethrower (S1 7), Front ramming spike and rear grinding disc (S1 2) / front hydraulic pincers (S3 onwards) Long range weaponry Limited fuel capacity Engage flamethrower, grab with crushing jaws Shunt First War (original) (revival) Prototype electric motor Rear ramming plough, Front lifting pneumatic scoop and titanium tipped axe that can strike at the speed of 0.25 seconds with up to 1000 kg of force High pushing power Prone to being flipped and has no self righting mechanism Strike with axe, push/lift with scoop Sir Killalot Second War (original) (revival) Petrol engine Hydraulic claws mounted on lifting arm with of crush force and spike lance (S2) / rotating drill lance (S3 S7); Heavy with powerful weaponry Easily Toppled, Flammable Spike with lance, grab/lift with claw
Ареналар
Би-Би-Си телеарнасындағы «Робот соғыстарының» алғашқы көрсетілімі кезінде көптеген арена түрлері қолданылды. Бұл ареналар АҚШ-тағы «Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors» сияқты халықаралық нұсқаларында да пайдаланылды. Аренаның шамамен мөлшері... 1-3 сериялар аралығында арена толығымен жабылмаған, себебі көрермендер аренадан жоғары орналасқан. Жарысқа қатысушы роботтардың қару-жарағының күрделенуі – әсіресе 3-ші сериядағы Hypno Disc мысалында – және аренадағы қауіпті жағдайлар продюсерлерді 4-ші сериядан бастап аренаны 20 фут (6 метр) биіктіктегі акрилден жасалған қораппен толығымен жабуға мәжбүр етті, бұл көрермендер мен түсірілім тобын сынықтардан қорғау үшін жасалды. 2004 жылдың басында «Robot Wars» аренасын телеарналық өндіріс фирмасы Mentorn-нан Ұлыбританияда тіркелген Robot Arenas Ltd. компаниясы сатып алды. Бұл ұйымды «Робот соғыстарының» бұрынғы қатысушысы құрған, мақсаты Ұлыбританияда роботтар арасындағы күрестің спортын жалғастыру болды. Бастапқыда 11 000 фунт стерлингке бағаланған арена, 2005 жылы арена орналасқан бұрынғы RAF Newton әуе базасының жаңа иелерімен 250 фунтқа металл тескісіне сатылды. Robot Arenas Ltd. компаниясы RAF Newton-ға қарсы сотқа жүгінді, нәтижесінде RAF Newton-ның бұл мәселеде дұрыс әрекет еткені және Robot Arenas Ltd. компаниясына ешқандай өтемақы төлеуге міндетті емес екені анықталды. 2016 жылы Глазго қаласының шетіндегі Ренфрюдегі қоймада жаңа арена салынды, ол қайта жаңартылған серияда пайдаланылды. Бұл арена шаршы пішіндес, едені болаттан жасалған және оқтан қорғалған қабырғалары бар, бұл роботтарды аренадан сыртқа лақтыруды қиындатады.
There were numerous arena incarnations used during the original run of Robot Wars on the BBC. These arenas were also used by international versions such as Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors in the United States. The arena was approximately For Series 1 to 3 the arena was not enclosed as such, as the audience were raised above the arena. The increasing sophistication of weaponry from contestant robots – most notably demonstrated by Hypno Disc in Series 3 – as well as arena hazards prompted producers to enclose the arena entirely in a perspex box 20 feet (6 m) high from Series 4 onwards, to protect the audience and production team from debris. In early 2004, the Robot Wars arena was purchased from the television production firm Mentorn by a company called Robot Arenas Ltd., based in the UK, an organization set up by a past competitor in Robot Wars to continue the sport of robot combat in the UK. The arena – valued originally at £11,000 – was sold for scrap in 2005 for £250 by the new owners of the former RAF Newton air base, where the arena was housed. A suit filed against RAF Newton by Robot Arenas Ltd. found that RAF Newton had acted reasonably in the matter and owed no compensation to Robot Arenas Ltd. In 2016, a new arena was constructed in a warehouse in Renfrew, on the outskirts of Glasgow, for use in the rebooted series. This arena is square, with a steel floor and higher bulletproof walls, making it harder for robots to be thrown out of the arena.
Қауіптер
Роботтар соғысының барысында ареналық тұзақтар енгізіліп, өзгертілді. Жалпы, тиімді емес тұзақтар кейінгі серияларда алынып тасталды, бірақ кейбір тұзақтар сәтті болды (мысалы, Ұмыту ордасы, Еденді қанаттау және Құлау аймағы) және сақталды. Аренадағы әртүрлі тұзақтар бір сериядан келесіге дейін өзгерді:
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Арена жақтағы қоршаулары – Тек бірінші соғыстар. Бұл едендегі аренаның жақтағы қоршауларының бөліктері болды. Олар роботтарды тұтқындап, қозғалмай қалса, оларды қозғалмайтын етіп қоятын.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Патрульдік аймақ (PZ деп аталады) – Бірінші соғыс ғана. Аренаның бұрыштарында жолақты лентамен белгіленген төрт үлкен алаң, әрқайсысында бір үй роботы және тұзақ бар. Бәсекелес робот осы аймақтардың біріне кірсе, ол сол жердегі үй роботының шабуылына ұшырайды. Патрульдік аймақтар кейінгі серияларда пайда болған CPZ-ға ұқсас болды, бірақ әлдеқайда үлкен.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Еден торлары – Тек бірінші соғыс. Жоғарыда айтылған аренаның бүйірлік арқалықтары сияқты, роботтарды тұтқындап, олардың жүгіріп кетуіне жол бермеу үшін жасалған еден панельдері. Бұл бүйірлік арқалықтарға қарағанда әлдеқайда тиімді. (Екінші соғыста енгізілген жалынды орға ұқсас)
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Еденге тікенектер – Бірінші соғыстан үшінші соғысқа дейін және 8-ші сериядан бастап. Бұл аренаның еденіндегі бірнеше орында орналасқан пневматикалық тікенектер, робот үстінен өткен сайын көтеріледі. Олар роботтарды тұтқындап, кейде оларды айналдырып тастады. Үшінші соғыста көптеген қиындықтар туғызғаннан кейін 4-ші серияда алынып тасталды, онда қазіргі уақытта жеңіске жеткен роботтар шайқаста жеңіліп, кейін жеңіледі. Бұл әсіресе "B" кезеңінде болды, онда Бегемот бұрылып, өзін-өзі түзете алмады және оның қарсыласы Питбуль әдетте жеңіп алды. 8-ші серияда бес үлкен тікенектің тобы аренаның төрт негізгі тұзағының бірін құрайды. Олар күшті және жеткілікті үлкен, қысқа уақытқа көтеру және тұтқындау үшін (Бонк ашылу эпизодында болғандай), бірақ алдыңғыларынан жылдам емес. Теориялық тұрғыдан алғанда, бұл 3-ші серияда көрінгендей күйзелістерден аулақ болады. Бір тікенектің "ұңғымасынан" ұшқырлар шығарады.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Периметрлік патрульдік аймақтар (әдетте PPZ деп аталады) – Тек екінші соғыс. Патрульдік аймақтарды алмастырған аренаның периметрі айналасындағы тар жолақ. Бұл аймаққа кірген бәсекелес роботқа сол жерде орналасқан үй роботтарының кез келгені немесе барлығы шабуыл жасай алады.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Бүйірлік патрульдік аймақтар (көбінесе SPZ (Пинбол ғана) деп аталады) – Екінші соғыстардан төртінші соғысқа дейін. Үй роботтары пинбол жауынгерлер турнирі кезінде аренаның екі жағында үш дөңгелек нысанасын күзетті (Дөңгелек нысаналарының екеуі 50 ұпай, ал біреуі дөңгелек нысанаға басылса 75 ұпай алады).
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Ұмыту ордасы – Екінші соғыстан бастап. Аренаның ең танымал ерекшелігі, бұл аренаның еденіндегі 4 фут (1 м) шаршы тесік, ішкі жағынан қара түске боялған және ішінара ескі дөңгелектермен толтырылған. Егер робот көлікпен жүрсе, құлап кетсе немесе итерілсе, ол бірден жойылады. Екінші соғыста "Гантеллдің" екі жолына да шұңқырлар қосылды. Үшінші соғыс үшін шұңқыр әр қыздырудың алғашқы екі раундында ашық болды, содан кейін қыздыру финалы мен келесі матчтарда жабылды. Төртінші соғыста шұңқыр қайта құрылды, сары және қара шевронмен қапталды және шайқастың ортасына дейін жабылып, содан кейін "түсіп" кетті. Екінші соғыстардағы алғашқы көрінісінен бастап, шұңқырда кішкентай пиротехникалық "жарылыс" болды, ол үлкен ақ түтін шарын құрады. Бұл робот орнына құлаған кезде іске қосылды, бірінші кезекте бәсекелес құлағандығын көрсету үшін қолданылды. Бұл үшінші соғыс үшін шағын салют жарылысына ауыстырылды, бірақ түтін төртінші соғыс үшін қайта оралды және соңына дейін қалды. Extreme 1-ден бастап аренаның қабырғасында бәсекелестер немесе үй роботтары шұңқырды ашу үшін пайдалана алатын құрылғы болды. Экстремаль мен бесінші соғыста бұл құрылғы дөңгелек болды. Алтыншы соғыста дөңгелек металл бампермен ауыстырылды. Дөңгелек Extreme 2 сериясында қайта пайда болды және шоудың қалған бөлігіне дейін сонда қалды. Сегізінші серияда шұңқыр кеңейтіліп, ішкі жағында LED безендіруі болды, пиротехника енді қолданылмайды. Тоғызыншы сериядан бастап пиротехника шұңқырға қайта оралды.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Жалынды шұңқыр – Екінші соғыс және одан кейінгі кезеңдер. Аренаның оң жақ төменгі бұрышына жақын орналасқан үлкен шаршы гриль, ол ас үй пешін еске салады. Өртке ұшыраған роботтарды өртеп, электрониканы зақымдауға арналған. Сегізінші серия үшін бұл аренаның жоғарғы сол жақ бұрышына көшірілді. (Бірінші соғыста ғана пайда болған еден торларына ұқсас)
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Бұрыштық патрульдік аймақтар (CPZ деп аталады) – Үшінші соғыстан бастап. Үй роботтары енді бірінші соғыстағыдай аренаның төрт бұрышына ғана шектелді. Қай үй роботы қай шайқаста қолданылатыны ротациялық жүйемен анықталды, бірақ үй роботы жөнделіп жатса да белгілі бір жағдайларға байланысты болатын. Төртінші соғыста үй роботтары Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash және Dead Metal ротациялық жүйесіне ауысты. Sir Killalot әр раундта тұрақты түрде пайда болды, тек War of Independence шайқасының 3-ші және 4-ші кезеңдерін қоспағанда, онда бастапқы 4 үй роботы барлық CPZ-ны алып тұрды. Бесінші соғыстан және Extreme 1-ден бастап аренада бір уақытта тек екі үй роботына ғана рұқсат етілді және бұл барлық машиналар арқылы ротацияланды. Алайда кейбір үй роботтары шоуда немесе кейбір жағдайларда бірнеше шоуды өткізіп алды, содан кейін пайда болды. 8-ші серия үшін CPZ үлкенірек және L тәрізді. Үй роботтары енді CPZ-ға кірген бәсекелестерге шабуыл жасамайды, бірақ өздерінің күзетіп тұрған аймақтарына қарайды және қозғалмай қалған роботтарға шабуыл жасай алады.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Еденді қанаттау – Үшінші соғыстан бастап. Аренаның еденіне орнатылған қуатты пневматикалық қанаттау, ол ұшақ тасымалдағышының катапультіне ұқсайды, роботты аренаның бойымен лақтыра алады. Ол әдетте бұрын жеңілген роботтарға ғана қолданылды, бірақ кейде үй роботы көтерілісі сияқты оқиғалар кезінде де қолданылды. Алғаш рет енгізілген кезде, ол арена еденінің бір бөлігі сияқты көрінді. Төртінші соғыс үшін қанаттау, қайта құрылған Ұмыту ордасы сияқты сары/қара бояу схемасын алды. Extreme 1/5-ші серия үшін қанаттаудың күші артты, тіпті ең ауыр роботтарды ауаға лақтырып, жеңіл роботтарды аренадан шығаруға мүмкіндік берді. 8-ші серия үшін бұл жеңілген роботтар үшін соңғы соққы ретінде қолданылмайды, бірақ шайқас кезінде тәуелсіз түрде атылады. Ол еденге диагональды түрде орналасқан және роботтарды ауаға лақтыруға және жабылатын кезде тұтқындауға қабілетті.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Қызыл және көк периметрлер (Сумо және командалық террор ғана) – Төртінші соғыс ғана. Қызыл периметр аймағы – қызыл команданың екі роботы үшін, ал көк периметр аймағы – көк команданың екі роботы үшін.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Бұрыш доңғалағыштар – Үшінші соғыс және Extreme 1-ден жетінші соғысқа дейін. Арена қоршауына орнатылған абразивті ұнтақтағыш доңғалақтар. Доңғалағыштар төртінші соғыста кішкентай пневматикалық тікенектермен ауыстырылды, бірақ Extreme 1-ден бастап қайта әкелінді.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Пневматикалық тікенектер – Төртінші соғыс ғана. Жоғарыда айтылғандай, бұл бұрыш доңғалағыштарды ауыстырды, бірақ тиімсіз болды, сондықтан бір сериядан кейін алынып тасталды.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
CO2 гейзерлері – Бесінші соғыс және Extreme 1-ден бастап. Роботтардың ішкі бөлігіне зақым келтіруге арналған жоғасы қысымды CO2 шығыстары, бірақ олар өртті сөндіру үшін де пайдалы болды.
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Құлау аймағы – Бесінші соғыс және Extreme 1-ден жетінші соғысқа дейін. Арена төбесінен теледидарлар, мұхит буйы, тоңазытқыштар, кір жуғыш машиналар және т.б. сияқты ауыр заттардың түсетін жері. Еденді қанаттау сияқты, ол әдетте бұрын қозғалмай қалған роботтарға ғана қолданылды. Шындығында, ол алғаш рет 6-шы серияда және Extreme 2-де қолданылды, бірақ заттың түсетін жері, сары 'X' пішінімен қара шаршы, алғаш рет Бесінші соғыста және Extreme 1-де пайда болды. Көрермендер бұл кезде мақсатын білмеді. Extreme 1 және Бесінші соғыстың жартылай финалы мен үлкен финалында қолданылуы керек болды, бірақ техникалық...
Throughout Robot Wars' run, arena booby traps were introduced and amended. Generally, traps which proved ineffective were omitted in later series, however some traps proved to be a success (such as the Pit of Oblivion, Floor Flipper and the Drop Zone) and were retained. The assorted traps in the arena that changed from one series the next included:
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
Arena Sidebars The First Wars Only These were parts of the arena side fence that were on the floor. These trapped robots and potentially immobilised them if they could not drive off. The Patrol Zone (commonly known as PZs) The First Wars only Four large squares in the corners of the arena marked with striped tape, each occupied by one House Robot and a booby trap. Once a competitor robot entered one of these zones, it was open to attack by the House Robot within. The Patrol Zones were much like the CPZ's that appeared in later series but were much larger. Floor grilles The First Wars Only Grille floor panels that, like the arena sidebars mentioned above, were designed to trap robots and not allow them to drive off. Proved much more effective than the sidebars. (similar to the flame pit introduced in the second wars)
Floor spikes The First Wars to The Third Wars and Series 8 onwards These were pneumatic spikes located in several positions on the arena floor that came up whenever a robot drove over them. They trapped robots and on occasion flipped them. They were removed for Series 4 after causing many upsets during The Third Wars, where robots currently winning battles would be overturned and then lose. This most notably happened during Heat B when Behemoth was flipped, could not self right and its opponent Pitbull won by default. For Series 8, a group of five large spikes form one of the four main traps of the arena. They are powerful and large enough to lift and trap robots for a brief moment (as happened to Bonk in the opening episode), but are not as fast as their predecessors. In theory, this will avoid the sort of upsets seen in Series 3. One spike 'hole' is capable of emitting sparks. The Perimeter Patrol Zones (commonly known as PPZs) The Second Wars only – A narrow band around the perimeter of the arena that replaced the Patrol Zones. A competitor robot that entered this area was open to attack by any or all of the House Robots stationed there. The Side Patrol Zones (commonly known as SPZs (Pinball Only)) The Second Wars to The Fourth Wars the House Robots guard three tyre targets in the sides of the arena during the Pinball Warrior Tournament (Two of the side tyre targets score 50 points and one scores 75 points if any tyre target is pressed). The Pit of Oblivion The Second Wars onwards Arguably the arena's most iconic feature, this was a 4 feet (1 m) square hole in the arena floor, painted black on the inside and partially filled with old tyres. If a robot drove, fell, or was pushed into the Pit, it would be instantly eliminated. In The Second Wars, pits were added to both lanes of The Gauntlet. For The Third Wars the Pit was open during the first two rounds of each heat, then covered during the heat final and following matches. In The Fourth Wars, the Pit was redesigned, with a yellow and black chevron tape outline and was covered until halfway into a battle, whereupon it would "descend". From its very first appearance in The Second Wars, the Pit included a small pyrotechnic "explosion" that formed a large ball of white smoke. This would activate when a robot fell into the Pit, primarily used to show that a competitor had fallen in. This was changed to a small firework explosion for The Third Wars but the smoke returned for The Fourth Wars and remained until the end. From Extreme 1 onwards there was a device on the arena wall that competitor or house robots could use to activate the pit opening. In Extreme and The Fifth Wars that device was a tyre. For The Sixth Wars the tyre was replaced by a metal bumper. The tyre returned in Extreme 2 and remained for the remainder of the shows' run. The pit was enlarged and given an LED decoration on the inside for the eighth series, with the pyrotechnic no longer used. Since Series 9, the pyrotechnics have returned to the Pit. Flame Pit The Second Wars onwards A large square grill located close to the right bottom corner of the arena resembling a kitchen stove. Used to set fire to flammable robots and damage electronics. For the eighth series, this was moved to the upper left corner of the arena. (similar to the floor grills which only appeared in the first wars)
The Corner Patrol Zones (commonly known as CPZs) The Third Wars onwards the House Robots were now confined to the four corners of the arena much like in The First Wars. Which house robot was used in which battle was defined by a rota system but would also sometimes depend on if a house robot was being repaired. In The Fourth Wars, the house robots switched to a rota system of Shunt, Matilda, Sgt. Bash and Dead Metal. Sir Killalot consistently appeared every round excepting battles 3 & 4 of the War of Independence when the original 4 house robots occupy all the CPZs. From The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards only two house robots were allowed in the arena at a time and this moved in a rota through all of the machines. However some House Robots did not appear in a show or on some occasions missed several shows before making an appearance. For Series 8, the CPZs are larger and L shaped. The house robots no longer attack competitors who enter any CPZ, but stick to guarding their own and can still attack robots that have been immobilised. The Floor Flipper The Third Wars onwards A powerful pneumatic flipper set into the floor resembling an aircraft carrier catapult, capable of throwing a robot across the arena. It was generally only used on robots that had already been defeated, but was occasionally fired during events such as the House Robot Rebellion. When originally introduced, it just looked like a part of the arena floor. For The Fourth Wars the flipper was given a yellow/black paint scheme similar to the redesigned Pit of Oblivion. For Extreme 1/Series 5 the power of the flipper increased, allowing it to hurl even the heaviest robots into the air and flip featherweight robots out of the arena. For Series 8, this is no longer used as a coup de grace for defeated robots, but fires independently during a fight. It is positioned diagonally on the floor and is capable not only of launching robots into the air but also trapping robots as it closes. Red & Blue Perimeters (Sumo & Tag Team Terror only) The Fourth Wars only The Red Perimeter zone is for two robots in the red tag team and the Blue Perimeter zone is for two robots in the blue tag team. Angle Grinders The Third Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars Abrasive grinding wheels built into the arena railings. The grinders were replaced with small pneumatic spikes in The Fourth Wars but brought back from Extreme 1 onwards. Pneumatic Spikes The Fourth Wars only As mentioned above, they replaced the Angle Grinders but proved ineffective so were omitted after one series. CO2 geysers The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 onwards High pressure CO2 outlets designed to cause internal damage to robots, but were more useful for extinguishing fires. The Drop Zone The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1 to The Seventh Wars A square on the arena floor where heavy objects (television sets, ocean buoys, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) fell from the top of the arena. Like the Floor Flipper, it was only used on robots that were already immobile. It was actually first used in Series 6 and Extreme 2, although the spot where the object would fall, a black square with a yellow 'X' shape across it, although it first appeared in The Fifth Wars and Extreme 1. Viewers did not know the purpose of this at the time. It is believed it was due to be used in Extreme 1 and The Fifth Wars Semi Finals and Grand Final but technical difficulties meant it was abandoned. The Disc of Doom The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 only A circular spinning panel set into the arena floor activated by a buffer similar to the pit release. This trap was used to disrupt a robot's driving and worked well on lighter competitors, but proved ineffective against Heavyweight robots. It first appeared in both The Sixth Wars and Extreme 2 but was removed for The Seventh Wars to be replaced by The Dial of Doom in the near future. The Dial of Doom/Doom Dial Series 9 to Series 10. A dial that will activate when the arena tyre is pressed. If the dial swings left, it will open up the pit and if the dial swings right, it will activate "Rogue House Robot" which allows a house robot to leave the CPZ and attack a competitor robot for up to 10 seconds. Additionally, from the Tenth Wars, swinging right may trigger "The Fog of War" in which the arena is filled with CO2 for 10 seconds, obscuring the robots from view.
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Серия жеңімпазы Ұлы финалға іліккендер
1 Roadblock Bodyhammer, Robot The Bruce, Recyclopse, Cunning Plan, T. R. A. C. I. E. Серия жеңімпазы Жеңімпаз 2-орын 3-орын 4-орын
2 Panic Attack Cassius Roadblock Killertron
3 Chaos 2 Hypno Disc Fire Storm/Steg O Saw Us Panic Attack/Mace 2
4 Chaos 2 Pussycat Stinger Hypno Disc
5 Razer Bigger Brother Firestorm 3 Hypno Disc
6 Tornado Razer Firestorm 4 Terrorhurtz
7 Typhoon 2 Storm 2 Tornado X Terminator
8 Apollo Carbide TR2 Thor
9 Carbide Eruption Ironside 3 Aftershock
10 Eruption Carbide Behemoth/Nuts 2 Magnetar/Rapid
+ Domestic Championships resultsSeriesWinner Grand Finalists1RoadblockBodyhammer, Robot The Bruce, Recyclopse, Cunning Plan, T. R. A. C. I. E. SeriesWinnerRunner upThird PlaceFourth Place 2Panic AttackCassiusRoadblockKillertron 3Chaos 2Hypno DiscFire Storm/Steg O Saw Us Panic Attack/Mace 2 4Chaos 2PussycatStingerHypno Disc 5RazerBigger BrotherFirestorm 3Hypno Disc 6TornadoRazerFirestorm 4Terrorhurtz 7Typhoon 2Storm 2TornadoX Terminator 8ApolloCarbideTR2Thor 9CarbideEruptionIronside3Aftershock 10EruptionCarbideBehemoth/Nuts 2Magnetar/Rapid
+ Арнайы чемпионаттардың нәтижелері
Чемпионат жеңімпазы 2-орын
Халықаралық лига чемпионаты Razer (Англия) Diotoir (Ирландия Республикасы)
Чемпионат жеңімпазы 2-орын Жартылай финалға іліккендер
Бірінші әлем чемпионаты Razer (Англия) Behemoth (Англия) 101 (Англия) Diotoir (Ирландия Республикасы)
Бірінші мәшһүр тұлғалар чемпионаты Pussycat (Adam Woodyatt) Diotoir (Vic Reeves) Gemini (Anthea Turner & Wendy Turner) Sir Chromalot (Shane Lynch)
Чемпионат жеңімпазы 2-орын 3-орын 4-орын
Жұптық команда Terror King B3 & 101 Firestorm 2 & Scorpion Bigger Brother & Plunderbird 4X Terminator 2 & Invertabrat
Чемпионат жеңімпазы 2-орын
Жоюшы North Spikasaurus Dominator 2
Жоюшы South Razer Onslaught
Чемпионат жеңімпазы 2-орын Жартылай финалға іліккендер
Тәуелсіздік соғысы Mortis (Ұлыбритания) Frenzy (АҚШ) Ming 2 (Ұлыбритания) Panic Attack (Ұлыбритания)
Екінші әлем чемпионаты Razer (Ұлыбритания) Drillzilla (АҚШ) Manta (АҚШ) Tornado (Ұлыбритания)
Күштер арнайы Anvil (Royal Air Force) Mega Hurts (Royal Navy) Oblark (Fire Brigade) Sub Version (Submariners)
Чемпионат жеңімпаздары Жартылай финалға іліккендер
Ұлыбритания - Германия Fluffy (Ұлыбритания) Das Gepäck (Германия) 259 (Ұлыбритания) Delldog (Германия)
Чемпионат жеңімпазы 2-орын
Жоюшы Kan Opener Ripper
Чемпионат жеңімпазы 2-орын Жартылай финалға іліккендер
Барлық жұлдыздар Pussycat Dantomkia Kat 3 Panic Attack
Үшінші әлем чемпионаты Storm 2 (Ұлыбритания) Supernova (Шри-Ланка) Crushtacean (Оңтүстік Африка) Tough As Nails (Нидерланды)
Чемпионат жеңімпаздары Жеңіліс тапқандар
Жұлдыздар шайқасы Arena Cleaner (Scott Mills & Chris Stark) Kadeena Machina (Kadeena Cox) The Cat (Suzi Perry) Robo Savage (Robbie Savage)
Чемпионат жеңімпаздары Жеңіліс тапқандар
Әлем сериясы Ұлыбритания (Apollo, Terrorhurtz, Sabretooth, Gabriel 2) Ұлыбритания (Eruption, Thor, Concussion, Big Nipper) Әлемнің қалған бөлігі (Diotoir, Cobra, Rabid M8, TMHWK) Әлемнің қалған бөлігі (Cathadh, Terror Turtle, THE BASH / Tough As Nails*, Weber)
Ескерту: THE BASH бірінші және жалғыз шайқасынан кейін Әлем сериясында жөндеуге келмейтін болғандықтан, оның орнына Tough As Nails тікелей қосылды.
+Special Championships Results Championship Winner Runner up International League Championship Razer (England) Diotoir (Republic of Ireland) ChampionshipWinnerRunner up Semi Finalists First World ChampionshipRazer (England)Behemoth (England)101 (England)Diotoir (Republic of Ireland) First Celebrity SpecialPussycat (Adam Woodyatt)Diotoir (Vic Reeves)Gemini (Anthea Turner & Wendy Turner)Sir Chromalot (Shane Lynch) ChampionshipWinnerRunner upThird PlaceFourth Place Tag Team TerrorKing B3 & 101Firestorm 2 & ScorpionBigger Brother & Plunderbird 4X Terminator 2 & Invertabrat Championship Winner Runner up Annihilator North Spikasaurus Dominator 2 Annihilator South Razer Onslaught ChampionshipWinnerRunner up Semi Finalists War of IndependenceMortis (UK)Frenzy (USA)Ming 2 (UK)Panic Attack (UK) Second World ChampionshipRazer (UK)Drillzilla (USA)Manta (USA)Tornado (UK) The Forces SpecialAnvil (Royal Air Force)Mega Hurts (Royal Navy)Oblark (Fire Brigade)Sub Version (Submariners) Championship Winners Semi Finalists UK vs. GermanyFluffy (UK)Das Gepäck (Germany)259 (UK)Delldog (Germany) Championship Winner Runner up Annihilator Kan Opener Ripper ChampionshipWinnerRunner up Semi Finalists All StarsPussycatDantomkiaKat 3Panic Attack Third World ChampionshipStorm 2 (UK)Supernova (Sri Lanka)Crushtacean (South Africa)Tough As Nails (Netherlands) Championship Winners Runners up Battle of the StarsArena Cleaner (Scott Mills & Chris Stark)Kadeena Machina (Kadeena Cox)The Cat (Suzi Perry)Robo Savage (Robbie Savage) Championship Winners Runners up World SeriesUK (Apollo, Terrorhurtz, Sabretooth, Gabriel 2)UK (Eruption, Thor, Concussion, Big Nipper) Rest of the World (Diotoir, Cobra, Rabid M8, TMHWK) Rest of the World (Cathadh, Terror Turtle, THE BASH / Tough As Nails*, Weber)
Note: After THE BASH was found to be irreparable in the World Series after its first and only battle, it was directly replaced by Tough As Nails.
Note: After THE BASH was found to be irreparable in the World Series after its first and only battle, it was directly replaced by Tough As Nails.
Ойыншықтар (Logistix Kids & Hexbug)
Pullback және Friction ойыншықтары Кассиус Chrome-ді қоспағанда, барлық үй роботтарынан жасалды, себебі Logistix Kids ойыншықтары Жетінші соғыстарға енгізілген кезде өндірісті тоқтатты. Ойыншықтар 8, 9 немесе 10-шы серияларда қайта өндіріледі деп күтілгенімен, Hexbug компаниясы оларды қабылдағаннан кейін 2018 жылдың соңында ғана бұл орындалды. 3, 4, 5, 6, Экстремалды 1 және Экстремалды 2 серияларының роботтарынан – Хаос 2, Dantomkia, Firestorm, Hypno Disc, Panic Attack, Pussycat, Razer, Stinger, Tornado, Wheely Big Cheese және X Terminator 2-ден pullback және ripcord ойыншықтары да жасалды. Әрқайсысы бір-бір аксессуармен бірге келді. Шант, Матильда, Сэр Киллалот және Граулер роботтарының қашықтан басқарылатын нұсқалары болды. Ойыншықтың артқы жағында "қозғалмайтын нүктелер" бар кішкентай қашықтан басқарылатын шайқас роботтары да жасалды. Олардың тек екеуі ғана – Сержант Bash және оның бәсекелесі Tornado болды. Бұл роботтар жоғарыда аталған қашықтан басқарылатын роботтардан кішірек еді. Үй роботы Матильда және бәсекелестері Hypno Disc және Panic Attack роботтарының құрастыруға арналған жиынтықтары болды. Сержант Башқа арналған питстоп жиынтығы прототипі жасалды, бірақ ол ешқашан шығарылмады. Миниботтар – кішкентай, металлдан құйылған роботтардың көшірмелері. Олардың қатарында 3, 4, 5 және Экстремалды 1 серияларының барлық үй роботтары, сондай-ақ бәсекелес роботтар – Хаос 2, Доминатор 2, Firestorm III, Gemini, Hypno Disc, Mega Morg, Panic Attack, Plunderbird 5, Pussycat, Razer, Suicidal Tendencies, Tornado, Wheely Big Cheese, Wild Thing және X Terminator 2 кірді. Олар интерактивті аренасымен және екі қосымша ойын алаңымен бірге келді.
Pullback and Friction toys were made of all the House Robots, with the exception of Cassius Chrome as the toys from Logistix Kids had stopped production when it was introduced for The Seventh Wars and the toys would have resumed production by Series 8, 9 or 10, but this did not happen until Hexbug took over and did so rather late in 2018. There were also pullback and ripcord toys of the Series 3, 4, 5, 6, Extreme 1 and Extreme 2 Competitors Chaos 2, Dantomkia, Firestorm, Hypno Disc, Panic Attack, Pussycat, Razer, Stinger, Tornado, Wheely Big Cheese and X Terminator 2. Each came with an accessory. There were remote controlled versions of Shunt, Matilda, Sir Killalot and Growler. There were also smaller remote control battlers, which had "immobilisation spots" on the rear of the toy. Sgt. Bash and the competitor robot Tornado were the only two made. These were smaller than the other remote control robots mentioned above. There were customisable kit toys of the House Robot Matilda and competitors Hypno Disc and Panic Attack. A Sergeant Bash pitstop kit was prototyped but never released. Minibots were a series of small die cast replica robots. The range included all of the Series 3, 4, 5 and Extreme 1 House Robots along with competitor robots Chaos 2, Dominator 2, Firestorm III, Gemini, Hypno Disc, Mega Morg, Panic Attack, Plunderbird 5, Pussycat, Razer, Suicidal Tendencies, Tornado, Wheely Big Cheese, Wild Thing and X Terminator 2. They had an interactive replica arena and two additional playsets.
Үй медиасы
Шоудың бірнеше VHS бейнежазбалары шығарылды. Олардың ішінде "Бірінші Ұлы соғыс" – 1-ші серияның түсірілісіне шолу, "Бірінші әлем чемпионаты" (видеода ғана шығарылған) және "Ақырғы жауынгерлер жинағы" болды. Бұл жинаққа Chaos 2, Hypno Disc және Razer командаларына эксклюзивті қол жеткізу, сондай-ақ олардың шайқастарының кадрлары кірді. Осыған ұқсас, "Ақырғы мұрағат жинағы" жарық көрді, онда үй роботтары мен оларды басқарушы операторларының эксклюзивті кадрлары, олардың ең маңызды шайқастары мен ұятты сәттері көрсетілген. "Ақырғы жауынгерлер жинағы" және "Ақырғы мұрағат жинағы" DVD форматында да шығарылды. Видео және мазмұны VHS нұсқаларымен бірдей болды. 8-ші серия 2016 жылдың 29 тамызында DVD және Blu-ray форматында шығарылды, бұл Robot Wars-тің үйдегі медиада шығарылған алғашқы толық сериясы болды. Кейін ол цифрлық форматта да қолжетімді болды. "The Complete Compendium 2017" жинағына 9-шы және 10-шы сериялар, сондай-ақ "Жұлдыздар шайқасы" арнайы эпизодтары кірді және 2017 жылдың 11 желтоқсанында 5 дискілік DVD жинағы ретінде шығарылды.
Several VHS videos were released of the show. These included "The First Great War" a look at the making of Series 1, "The First World Championship" which was released exclusively on video and the "Ultimate Warrior Collection" featuring exclusive access to the teams of Chaos 2, Hypno Disc and Razer, along with footage of their battles. Along the same lines an "Ultimate Archive Collection" was released showing exclusive footage of the House Robots and their operators along with some of their greatest battles and most embarrassing moments. The Ultimate Warrior Collection and Ultimate Archive Collection were also released on DVD. The footage and content remained the same as the VHS releases. Series 8 was released on DVD and Blu ray on 29 August 2016, making it the first full series of Robot Wars to be released on home media. It was later released digitally. The Complete Compendium 2017 contained Series 9 and 10, along with the "Battle of the Stars" specials, were released on 11 December 2017 as a 5 disc DVD box set.
Бейне ойындар
Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem – бұл шоу негізінде жасалған алғашқы ойын, ол 2000 жылы Game Boy Color платформасында жарық көрді. 2001 жылы PlayStation 2 және Microsoft Windows үшін Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction, ал Game Boy Advance үшін Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction ойындары шықты. Алғашқы үш ойын 250 000 данадан астам сатылғаннан кейін, 2002 жылы Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows және Xbox платформаларында Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction деп аталған төртінші және соңғы ойын шығарылды. 2013 жылдың қазан айында Robot Wars LLC лицензиясымен ресми түрде лицензияланған, арнайы жасалған ойын жасау жұмыстары басталды, ол Robot Arena 2 видео ойынын негізгі қозғалтқыш ретінде пайдаланды. Онда телесериалдан көптеген роботтар, сондай-ақ жаңа тікелей жарыстарда бәсекелес болатын роботтар болды. Түпнұсқа Robot Wars аренасы мен түрлі тікелей жарыс ареналары да кірді. Ол 2015 жылдың қыркүйегінде көпшілік назарына ұсынылды, ал 2016 жылдың ақпанында көбірек роботтар қосылған жаңартылған нұсқасы жарық көрді. 2017 жылдың қаңтарында екі жаңа робот қосылған шағын жаңарту шықты. 2017 жылдың тамызында тағы бір жаңарту жасалды, ол қазіргі сериядан жаңа Robot Wars аренасын, сондай-ақ тағы бір жаңа аренаны, бета-тестілеу кезінде жарық көрмеген және жойылған кеңейтуде шығуы тиіс болған роботтарды қосты. Ол тек Microsoft Windows үшін қолжетімді.
Robot Wars: Metal Mayhem is the first game based on the show, released on Game Boy Color in 2000. It was followed in 2001 by Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction on PlayStation 2 and Microsoft Windows and Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction on Game Boy Advance. After the first three titles sold over 250,000 copies, a fourth and final game, released on Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows and Xbox in 2002 was called Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction. A custom made game officially licensed under Robot Wars LLC was started on in October 2013, using the Robot Arena 2 video game as the base engine. It featured many robots from the TV series as well as robots competing in the newer live events. It also included the original Robot Wars arena and various live arenas. It was released to the public in September 2015 and an updated version which included more robots was released in February 2016. A smaller update was released in January 2017, adding two new robots. Another update came in August 2017 which added the new Robot Wars arena from the current series and another new arena as well as some unreleased robots from the beta and robots that were due to be released in a cancelled expansion. It is only available for Microsoft Windows.
Жіберулер
Барлық эпизодтарды Джонатан Пирс хабарлады.
All episodes were announced by Jonathan Pearce.
Арнайы тағамдар
Тарату күні Атауы 31 желтоқсан 1998 Робот соғыстарының жасалуы 12 наурыз 1999 Өшпенділік кездесулері 19 наурыз 1999 Робот соғыстарының ең жақсылары 15 қыркүйек 2000 Халықаралық лига чемпионаты 27 желтоқсан 2000 Селебритилер арнайы чемпионаты 28 желтоқсан 2000 Топтық қорқыныш 29 желтоқсан 2000 Солтүстік жойғыш 30 желтоқсан 2000 Оңтүстік жойғыш 31 желтоқсан 2000 Тәуелсіздік соғысы 16 қараша 2001 Бірінші әлем чемпионаты 20 желтоқсан 2001 Екінші әлем чемпионаты 21 желтоқсан 2001 Әскерлер арнайы 10 қаңтар 2003 Ұлыбритания vs Германия 14 наурыз 2004 Жойғыш 21 наурыз 2004 Жұлдыздар командасы 28 наурыз 2004 Үшінші әлем чемпионаты 11 шілде 2016 Роботтармен танысу 28 желтоқсан 2016 Жұлдыздар шайқасы: 1-эпизод 29 желтоқсан 2016 Жұлдыздар шайқасы: 2-эпизод 31 желтоқсан 2017 Әлемдік серия: 1-эпизод 7 қаңтар 2018 Әлемдік серия: 2-эпизод
Date aired Title 31 December 1998 The Making of Robot Wars 12 March 1999 The Grudge Matches 19 March 1999 The Best of Robot Wars 15 September 2000 International League Championship 27 December 2000 Celebrity Special Championship 28 December 2000 Tag Team Terror 29 December 2000 Northern Annihilator 30 December 2000 Southern Annihilator 31 December 2000 War of Independence 16 November 2001 The First World Championship 20 December 2001 The Second World Championship 21 December 2001 Forces Special 10 January 2003 UK vs. Germany 14 March 2004 Annihilator 21 March 2004 All Stars 28 March 2004 The Third World Championship 11 July 2016 Meet the House Robots 28 December 2016 Battle of the Stars: Episode 1 29 December 2016 Battle of the Stars: Episode 2 31 December 2017 World Series: Episode 1 7 January 2018 World Series: Episode 2