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Gilhova: /* What do I get if I win? */

2026-01-16T19:24:47Z

What do I get if I win?

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	=== What do I get if I win? ===		=== What do I get if I win? ===

	In ~~2025~~, for any weight class, the winner gets $1,000, and second place gets $400.		In 2026, for any weight class, the winner gets $1,000, and second place gets $400.

	Any bot that wins their quarterfinals fight earns a spot at the World Championships in December. If a bot that already qualified wins their quarterfinals fight, the highest-ranked bot that lost their quarterfinals fight makes it in.		Any bot that wins their quarterfinals fight earns a spot at the World Championships in December. If a bot that already qualified wins their quarterfinals fight, the highest-ranked bot that lost their quarterfinals fight makes it in.

	At World Championships ~~2024~~, these were the prizes:		At World Championships 2025, these were the prizes:

	'''3lb:'''		'''3lb:'''
	1st place: $8,000		1st place: $8,000
	2nd place: $3,000		2nd place: $3,000
			3rd place (for the 2 bots that lose semifinals): $500

	'''12lb:'''		'''12lb:'''
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	1st place: $15,000		1st place: $15,000
	2nd place: $6,000		2nd place: $8,000
	3rd place (for the 2 bots that lose semifinals): $1,500		3rd place (for the 2 bots that lose semifinals): $1,500

Gilhova: /* What happens when I’m eliminated? */

2026-01-16T19:23:17Z

What happens when I’m eliminated?

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	===What happens when I’m eliminated?===		===What happens when I’m eliminated?===

	After your bot is eliminated there’s still a lot to do around the building, so don’t feel you need to leave! You can ~~enter Freestyle~~ fights or rumbles (fights with more than two bots), you can go down to the Arena to watch other fights and soak up the atmosphere, and you can hang out in the Pits and chat with other builders.		After your bot is eliminated there’s still a lot to do around the building, so don’t feel you need to leave! You can grudge fights or rumbles (fights with more than two bots), you can go down to the Arena to watch other fights and soak up the atmosphere, and you can hang out in the Pits and chat with other builders.

	If you have any questions, head over to the Pit Desk and they will be more than happy to help.		If you have any questions, head over to the Pit Desk and they will be more than happy to help.

Gilhova: /* What happens if I don’t pass bot inspection? */

2026-01-16T19:22:48Z

What happens if I don’t pass bot inspection?

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	===What happens if I don’t pass bot inspection?===		===What happens if I don’t pass bot inspection?===

	~~If you don’t pass bot inspection - do not panic!~~ You can go through bot inspection as many times as you need to pass and the bot inspectors will tell you exactly what you need to do to pass the next time you go through inspection.		You can go through bot inspection as many times as you need to pass and the bot inspectors will tell you exactly what you need to do to pass the next time you go through inspection.

	The usual reasons for not passing bot inspection are being overweight or not having an adequate weapon lock. In both cases, bot inspectors can provide advice but also ask your fellow competitors - they will be able to help you get your bot ready to fight.		The usual reasons for not passing bot inspection are being overweight or not having an adequate weapon lock. In both cases, bot inspectors can provide advice but also ask your fellow competitors - they will be able to help you get your bot ready to fight.

	~~That said, if~~ you are fighting at an NHRL Open, you should arrive being sure you can pass inspection. If you miss your first fight because you failed, you will not get your deposit back.		If you are fighting at an NHRL Open, you should arrive being sure you can pass inspection. If you miss your first fight because you failed, you will not get your deposit back, and your chances of being selected for future Opens will be reduced.

	===What happens if I have a hazard bot?===		===What happens if I have a hazard bot?===

Gilhova: /* I can only attend one specific event - what do I do? */

2026-01-16T19:21:46Z

I can only attend one specific event - what do I do?

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	If there is one specific event that is best for you to fight at, you may contact us to apply for a spot for it in advance of registration. There may be situations where we cannot honor your request but in most cases, we should be able to reserve a spot for you.		If there is one specific event that is best for you to fight at, you may contact us to apply for a spot for it in advance of registration. There may be situations where we cannot honor your request but in most cases, we should be able to reserve a spot for you.

		⚫	[[2026 Registration calendar\|See important registration dates here.]]
	[https://form.typeform.com/to/EAYmOVWF?typeform-source=wiki.nhrl.io Apply for event reservation here.]

⚫	[[~~2025~~ Registration calendar\|See important registration dates here.]]

	===What to expect in general?===		===What to expect in general?===

Gilhova: /* Am I guaranteed a spot? */

2026-01-16T19:21:25Z

Am I guaranteed a spot?

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	===Am I guaranteed a spot?===		===Am I guaranteed a spot?===

	Because of demand, we cannot guarantee you a spot. ~~However~~ ~~our~~ ~~selection~~ ~~process~~ ~~provides~~ ~~people~~ ~~making~~ ~~their~~ ~~season~~ ~~debut~~ ~~with~~ a ~~greater~~ ~~chance~~ of ~~competing.~~ ~~Don’t~~ ~~lose~~ ~~all~~ ~~hope~~ if ~~you~~ ~~aren’t~~ ~~selected~~ - ~~all~~ ~~unselected bots~~ are ~~automatically~~ ~~added~~ to ~~our waitlist and will be added to~~ the ~~event~~ ~~if bots drop out.~~		Because of demand, we cannot guarantee you a spot. As of 2026, we favor experienced competitors. At 3lb, we have set up a special tournament, NHRL XP, for newcomers. Competitors who perform well enough at XP are considered experienced enough for the Open.

			Read more about our registration process [[Registration at NHRL\|here]].

	===I can only attend one specific event - what do I do?===		===I can only attend one specific event - what do I do?===

Gilhova: /* What information do I need to register? */

2026-01-16T19:19:29Z

What information do I need to register?

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	===What information do I need to register?===		===What information do I need to register?===

	~~When~~ ~~you~~ ~~register,~~ you ~~will~~ ~~need~~ to ~~provide~~ ~~information~~ ~~about~~ your ~~bot~~ ~~and~~ ~~your team~~. ~~Specifically,~~ we ~~need~~ to ~~know~~ ~~if your~~ bot ~~will~~ be a ~~hazard~~ ~~bot so please answer~~ the ~~questions~~ ~~honestly.~~ ~~You '''do not'''~~ ~~need~~ to ~~share~~ ~~any~~ ~~images~~ ~~or CADs of your~~ bot.		The first thing you'll enter in the registration hub is your own personal details. You don't have to be the bot driver, but you will be the person we reach out to with questions about the bot.

			Then you'll enter information about each bot you will be the main contact for. This information will also tell us if your bot has especially-hazardous characteristics (like a flame-based weapon) that need special treatment.

			You can do both of the above at any time.

			8 weeks before each event, lottery entry opens. At that point, you can return to the registration hub and indicate which bots you'd like to enter into the event, who will be driving them, and what team the bot will be a part of.

	For your team, we will need contact information and, if anyone is under 18, we will also need information for a responsible adult.		For your team, we will need contact information and, if anyone is under 18, we will also need information for a responsible adult.

Gilhova: /* Where and when do I apply? */

2026-01-16T19:15:34Z

Where and when do I apply?

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	===Where and when do I apply?===		===Where and when do I apply?===

	~~NHRL~~ ~~releases~~ ~~the~~ ~~event~~ ~~registration~~ ~~form~~ on ~~the~~ ~~relevant~~ ~~event~~ ~~channel~~ in ~~our Discord,~~ to builders that have signed up to our emails ([https://nhrl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8b793e9680362a652d8c43fcc&id=800c768518 sign up here]), on the relevant event page on our wiki, and [https://nhrl.io on our website]. ~~The~~ ~~form~~ is ~~published~~ 7 weeks before the event and you will have one week to complete the form. It does not matter when you complete the form within this window - there is no priority given to people who register earlier than others.		Event signup is handled in our [https://nhrl.fillout.com/reghub registration hub]. We send out notification to builders that have signed up to our emails ([https://nhrl.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8b793e9680362a652d8c43fcc&id=800c768518 sign up here]), on the relevant event page on our wiki, and [https://nhrl.io on our website]. Each event signup opens 8 weeks before the event, and you will have one week to complete the form. It does not matter when you complete the form within this window - there is no priority given to people who register earlier than others.

	===How much does it cost?===		===How much does it cost?===

Paxmorningstar at 17:24, 14 August 2025

2025-08-14T17:24:13Z

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	If you see something that looks unsafe or you have questions, please ask an NHRL staff member immediately.		If you see something that looks unsafe or you have questions, please ask an NHRL staff member immediately.

			[[Category:Information]]

Gilhova at 03:52, 31 July 2025

2025-07-31T03:52:12Z

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	Judges’ Decisions are final. You can see their scores on the [https://nhrlportal.io/public/judges-interface-scores public judges' scores sheet] (make sure you select the correct tournament at the top of the page), and if you would like clarifications, you can fill out [https://form.typeform.com/to/dquwwod9 this request form] after the event.		Judges’ Decisions are final. You can see their scores on the [https://nhrlportal.io/public/judges-interface-scores public judges' scores sheet] (make sure you select the correct tournament at the top of the page), and if you would like clarifications, you can fill out [https://form.typeform.com/to/dquwwod9 this request form] after the event.

			=== What do I get if I win? ===

			In 2025, for any weight class, the winner gets $1,000, and second place gets $400.

			Any bot that wins their quarterfinals fight earns a spot at the World Championships in December. If a bot that already qualified wins their quarterfinals fight, the highest-ranked bot that lost their quarterfinals fight makes it in.

			At World Championships 2024, these were the prizes:

			'''3lb:'''
			1st place: $8,000
			2nd place: $3,000

			'''12lb:'''
			1st place: $12,000
			2nd place: $5,000
			3rd place (for the 2 bots that lose semifinals): $1,000

			'''30lb:'''
			1st place: $15,000
			2nd place: $6,000
			3rd place (for the 2 bots that lose semifinals): $1,500

	==Key safety rules==		==Key safety rules==

Gilhova: /* Registration */

2025-06-22T17:12:11Z

Registration

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	To give you a sense of the scale of our events, there are 136 bots competing and each bot can have 4 people on their team. This could mean 544 people in the pits but the number is usually around 400. In addition we usually get around 1,500 fans watching fights throughout the day. This can be overwhelming to some people so, if you are concerned about this, please reach out to us before your first event at [mailto:hello@nhrl.io hello@nhrl.io]. We will work with you before the event and pair you up with people on the day so that you can focus on enjoying yourself and fighting your robot.		To give you a sense of the scale of our events, there are 136 bots competing and each bot can have 4 people on their team. This could mean 544 people in the pits but the number is usually around 400. In addition we usually get around 1,500 fans watching fights throughout the day. This can be overwhelming to some people so, if you are concerned about this, please reach out to us before your first event at [mailto:hello@nhrl.io hello@nhrl.io]. We will work with you before the event and pair you up with people on the day so that you can focus on enjoying yourself and fighting your robot.

			===Is there an easy way to get started building my first robot?===
			Yes! Check out the [http://nhrl.io/academy Havoc Academy Crash Course kit], NHRL's official starter kit and online course to build your first fighting robot.

	==Travel & what to bring==		==Travel & what to bring==