Techno Games is a robot competition television programme that aired on BBC Two from 20 March 2000 to 28 March 2003. It is a spin-off from the hugely successful Robot Wars. Format Schools, colleges, individuals and technology clubs competed to break world records, win medals and the grand series prize. For most events lifelike movement was required, so, for example, in the swimming event propellers were banned in favour of legs, paddles, flippers and fins. Events Not all the events appeared in all of the series. Assault Course Cycling Football (previously appeared on Robot Wars) Gymnastics High Jump Long Jump Micromouse (Wall following) Micromouse (Maze solving) Relay Cars Rocket Cars and Funny Cars Solar Challenge Cars Tug-of-War (previously appeared on Robot Wars) Rocketry (Spot landing and Egg Protection) Rope Climbing (Natural movement-arms and legs) Rope Climbing (Artificial movement-wheels and rollers) Sprint (Two, three, four, six and eight legged walkers) Sumo (previously appeared on Robot Wars) Swimming Water Polo Outdoor Events (Penalty kick, Shot Put) Transmissions References External links Martin Smith's Techno Games website What is Techno Games? Techno Games, Rules and Guidelines 2000 Skeletron, The Rope Climbing Robot 2000 British television series debuts 2003 British television series endings BBC television game shows 2000s British game shows Robot Wars (TV series) Robot combat competitions Robotics competitions Robotics in the United Kingdom Television series about robots Sports entertainment Tinopolis