| Techno Games | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Robot competition |
| Presented by | Ulrika Jonsson (2000) Jayne Middlemiss (2001) Philippa Forrester (2002–2003) |
| Starring | Ed Hall (2000–2001) Sophie Blake (2000) Julia Reed (2001) Simon Scott (2002–2003) Andy Collins (2002) Liz Bonnin (2003) |
| Judges | Noel Sharkey Martin Smith |
| Voices of | Barry Davies |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 35 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies | TV21 (2000–2001) Mentorn (2002–2003) |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Release | 20 March 2000 (2000-03-20) – 28 March 2003 (2003-03-28) |
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, some have also appeared on the first 4 series of Robot Wars and on the Robot Wars videogames too.
- Assault Course (also appeared on the Microsoft Windows & PlayStation 2 versions of Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction and the Microsoft Windows & Xbox versions of Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction)
- Cycling
- Football (previously appeared on Robot Wars and also appeared on the Microsoft Windows & Xbox versions of Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction)
- Gymnastics
- High Jump
- Long Jump (also appeared on the Game Boy Advance version of Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction)
- Micromouse (Wall following)
- Micromouse (Maze solving)
- Relay Cars (previously appeared on Robot Wars as Stock Car)
- Rocket Cars and Funny Cars (previously appeared on Robot Wars as Stock Car)
- Solar Challenge Cars (previously appeared on Robot Wars as Stock Car)
- 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 and also appeared on the Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows & Xbox versions of Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction)
- Swimming
- Water Polo
- Outdoor Events (Penalty kick, Shot Put)
Transmissions
| Series | Start date | End date | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 March 20001 | 24 March 20002 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 March 20013 | 16 March 20014 | 10 |
| 3 | 18 March 20025 | 29 March 20026 | 10 |
| 4 | 17 March 20037 | 28 March 20038 | 10 |
References
References
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 20 March 2000". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 24 March 2000". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 5 March 2001". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 16 March 2001". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 18 March 2002". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 29 March 2002". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 17 March 2003". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Techno Games – BBC Two England – 28 March 2003". BBC Genome Project. Retrieved 21 February 2017.