BBBxLHG: New Blood Beetles
2026-05-23T12:00:00Z
1.5kg beetleweights, focussed on new bots and new builders for another hopefully sunny day of bot fighting at our favourite brewery.
Robot Fights from 1pm to roughly 6.30pm.
Free to spectate!
Incredible range of beers, soft drinks & more!
Food truck on site with veggie/vegan options
15 mins walk from Temple Meads station
Free street parking nearby
Beetles rules: bbb.gd/brules
Signups open 1st April 7pm: bbb.gd/new
Proof of mobility: by 10th May: bbb.gd/newpom
Tech checks: from 11:45 on the day: bbb.gd/checklist
More info for roboteers:
Priority sign ups open 1st April at 7pm. To be eligible, your entry must meet just one of these criteria:
- New Builder: If this is your first, second, or third beetleweight competition, you qualify, even if you’ve competed with the same robot before. Your robot should not be a loan or maintained by someone else.
- New Robot: Your entry must use a weapon type you haven’t competed with since 2022 or earlier. For example, if you used a drum in 2023, you can’t enter another drum, or similar - unless you qualify as a new builder. You can see this event’s weapon classifications at the bottom of the post.
- Legacy Robot: Bring back a robot that you haven’t competed with since 2022 or earlier, or build a new version of it!
All priority entries are subject to approval. BBB will respond within 24 hours if you’re successful or if we need more info. If slots remain after one week, they’ll open up via a 1-hour lottery on 8th April. £15 entry fee, proof of mobility by 10th May.
Didn’t get in? Don’t worry - our Summer Showdown Pub Beetles returns on 18th July, with sign ups opening shortly after New Blood.
We can’t wait to see what you come up with. If you’ve got questions, drop the BBB page a message and we’ll get back to you ASAP 
WEAPON CLASSIFICATION LIST:
- Cluster
- Crusher/Grabber
- Drisk/Drum/Beater
- Full Body Spinner/Ring Spinner
- Hammer/Axe (non-servo)
- Hammersaw/Saw/Drill
- Horizontal Spinner (including angled, undercutter)
- Lifter/Flipper/Grab&Lift (Motor/Servo)
- Multi-weapon
- Pneumatic/Spring Flipper
- Pusher
- Vertical Spinner (blade <30mm thick)
- Other
