The usage of arena hazards in Trial events varied depending on the nature of the events themselves. Tug of War, a Trial event based around the Pit
These included the ramrig, the Flame Pit, static and moving ramps, one or more Pits, walls of barrels, bricks or breezeblocks, and - in later Heats and the Semi-Finals - The Sentinel. In its Gauntlet configuration, the Series 2 arena featured a litany of obstacles and hazards between each of the three available routes. The Series 2 arena in one of its many Gauntlet configurations Main article: The Gauntlet#Series 2 The second incarnation of the arena featured many hazards, most of which were also used in the Gauntlet with multiple variations between Heats and Semi-Finals. Joust), and would be closed off for all Arena stage battles. This area also provided the start zone for various other Trials (e.g.
In the arena's Gauntlet and Pinball configurations, the area immediately in front of the entry doors usually featured a large mesh pen, which replaced the previous' series turntable in the former and acted as a start zone for competitors in both stages. Another significant change from the previous series was that for most rounds, roboteers were required to competed from inside the cherry pickers only, located on either side of the balcony and now fitted with rooves. In contrast to Series 1, the lighting for Series 2 was drastically altered, adopting a rapidly alternating sequence of yellow, green, blue, purple and pink ambient lights, rather than the constant red, blue, purple and grey lighting used in the former. As with the previous series, the backwall was furnished with neon signage and salvaged scrap metal sculptures, including two large metal cones made to resemble metallic trees on the balcony. The arena consisted of a rectangular base with a plywood floor, surrounded by a small metal wall with railings access was provided by a pair of sliding doors forming part of a large Robot Wars logo. The Series 2 arena façade and entry doors Craig Charles (top) presents from the balcony The Series 2 arena used in the earlier episodes
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