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The following rules were adapted from 1986 official rules for North American Micromouse Contest, but have been modified to reflect the changes in technology since 1986.
NOTE, again, that the 10-minute timer continues even between runs. Robots that do not enter the center square will be ranked by the maximum number of cells they consecutively transverse without being touched. All robots who enter the center square within their 10 minute allotment are ranked higher than those who do not enter the center square. If a robot is in mid-run when the ten minute total time elapses, that attempt is finished and does not count. If no robots (or less that 3) finish their runs in under ten minutes, ranking will be determined by the sole discretion of the judges. Robots that do not enter the center square will be ranked by the maximum number of cells they consecutively transverse without being touched. However, judges are not required to give any rankings to robots who do not finish, and may declare no winners or declare less than 3 winners at their discretion.
Two timers are used for each contestant. One for the ten-minute total time, and a separate timer for each run within the total time.