Just in time for Thanksgiving break, we’re releasing an update to our VEX IQ Highrise and Beltway Robot Virtual World! Thank you to everyone who has been participating and giving feedback so far! (Note that the Beltway game is part of the VEX IQ Highrise RVW Download.)

We’ve implemented tons of new features based on your feedback. Some of the highlights:

There are two new modes for playing Beltway, a 5 minute competition mode , and an unlimited mode for those of you who would like to get the highest possible score

, and an for those of you who would like to get the highest possible score You can now switch robots and starting points while playing the game, allowing for greater variety in programming solutions.



while playing the game, allowing for greater variety in programming solutions. We’ve created an extensive user guide to help you get started and form strategies.

to help you get started and form strategies. Many additional sample programs have been included that highlight different game play mechanics. Locate it in ROBOTC by going to File > Open Sample Program, and choosing the Highrise folder.

If you haven’t played Beltway yet, you can read more in our earlier post, and check out this video:



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To sign up for the Beltway programming competition, you will need a free CS2N account. Registration and participation is also free:

Thanks again to everyone who has provided feedback! Please continue to do so at the ROBOTC.net Forums. Happy programming!