BuWizz Gathering 2024

10-11. 08.2024

Slovenia

BuWizz Gathering 10-11th of August, 2024

International AFOL gathering

BuWizz Team is thrilled to invite you to our annual BuWizz Gathering.
A two-day paradise for all LEGO® Technic fans with competitions and fun activities for all ages.

The event is organized as a 2-day AFOL meet-up with competitions, fun activities and socializing. 

Program includes:

  • Daily competitions
  • Conferences
  • Socializing event
  • Prizes
  • Saturday barbeque dinner
  • Free bottled water

Come to our event and have FUN with other LEGO® Fans.

We expect around 40 competitors from Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Ukraine, etc.

Dates & location

Dates: Saturday-Sunday, August 10-11 2024

Location: Idrijska Bela, Slovenia – https://goo.gl/maps/vnasWPFtFYFMQRGk9

BuWizz Gathering 2024 Competitions

6 competitions in different categories:

  1. 42160 BuWizz MOD competition
  2. Unlimited off-road race
  3. Mini racers competition
  4. Mini Truck Trial
  5. 1:10 Off-road vehicles competition
  6. Unofficial Battle/Sumo Bots

General Rules

Tickets

Ticket price /2-day/person:

Contestants: 

  • Super Early bird ticket: 40 € ( until 31.12.2023 )
  • Early bird ticket: 50 € + VAT ( until 30.06.2024 )
  • Regular ticket: 60 € + VAT (until 1.8.2024)
  • Not to late: 80 + VAT € ( until 10.08.2024)

Included: events, bottled water at all events, 1x barbecue dinner event, free non-alcoholic drinks, race participation fee for competitors

Spectators: 20 €

Included: events, bottled water at all events, 1x barbecue dinner event, free non-alcoholic drinks

Accommodation

We are here to help you find the best accommodation for you.

Hotel Jozef: https://www.booking.com/hotel/si/jozef.sl.html

Idrija (nearest town): https://www.booking.com/searchresults.sl.html?ss=Idrijska+Bela%2C+Slovenia

Transfer to the event from Idrija is provided. 

Watch highlights from previous events

 Competitions

42160 BuWizz MOD competition

Rules: 

  • The purpose of this entry category is to allow newcomers to partake in a competition with mechanically identical models
  • Each model must be built exactly as per 42160 BuWizz MOD instructions, found on our webpage: https://BuWizz.com/shop/BuWizz-motorization-kit-for-42160-lego-technic-audi-rs-q-e-tron/
  • Only deviation from the instructions allowed is in the colors of the pieces and in use of lubrication.
  • Any kind of custom stickers are allowed.

Detailed rules: Download PDF here

Prizes (if more than 10 competitors):

1st Prize: BuWizz 3.0 Pro + 2 x BuWizz Motor
2nd Prize: BuWizz 2.0
3rd Prize: 2 x BuWizz Motor

 

Unlimited off-road race

Rules: 

  • Off-road race will be held on a course with a mix of fast straights and challenging terrain.
  • The course will be routed in laps, each competitor must complete 1 lap.
  • One competitor will compete at once.
  • Each model will have an independent spotter assigned, who will check for penalties and race laps progression.
  • Models must drive through the gates, breaking them results in 10 seconds penalty added to the scoreboard for each occurrence.

Detailed rules: Download PDF here

Prizes (if more than 10 competitors):

1st Prize: BuWizz 3.0 Pro + 2 x BuWizz Motor
2nd Prize: BuWizz 2.0
3rd Prize: 2 x BuWizz Motor

Mini racers competition

Rules: 

  • The Mini racers competition will be held on a flat foam track in a course of 10 laps.
  • The course will have a mix of fast straights and sharp corners.
  • Around 4 competitors will race at once.
  • Disabled (mechanically broken down) models will be removed from the race.
  • If a model flips and is still drivable, it can be put back on its wheels without penalty.

Detailed rules: Download PDF here

Prizes (if more than 10 competitors):

1st Prize: BuWizz 3.0 Pro + 2 x BuWizz Motor
2nd Prize: BuWizz 2.0
3rd Prize: 2 x BuWizz Motor

 

Mini Truck Trial

Rules: 

  • Mini Truck Trial is less about performance, but more about accuracy and maneuverability.
  • Competition will be held on a mix of natural and artificial track that will be set up on the spot.
  • Track width is limited to around 15 cm.
  • One competitor will compete at once.
  • Each model will have an independent spotter assigned, who will check for penalties.

Detailed rules: Download PDF here

Prizes (if more than 10 competitors):

1st Prize: BuWizz 3.0 Pro + 2 x BuWizz Motor
2nd Prize: BuWizz 2.0
3rd Prize: 2 x BuWizz Motor

 

1:10 Off-road vehicles

Rules: 

  • 1:10 Off-road vehicles competition will be held partly on the course from the Unlimited off-road competition.
  • The course will be routed in laps.
  • One competitor will compete at once.
  • Models must drive through the gates, breaking them results in 10 seconds penalty added to the scoreboard for each occurrence.
  • Touching gates without breaking them results in no penalties.

Detailed rules: Download PDF here

Prizes (if more than 10 competitors):

1st Prize: BuWizz 3.0 Pro + 2 x BuWizz Motor
2nd Prize: BuWizz 2.0
3rd Prize: 2 x BuWizz Motor

Sumo Bots (unofficial)

Rules: 

  • Sumo competition is an unofficial tournament style which is held on a raised flat ring area.
  • There will be no rewards awarded for this category
  • Bots must be able push each other off the ring or disable each other.
  • Generally, only two bots compete in a single ring at once.
  • Wheeled and tracked vehicles are allowed.

Detailed rules: Download PDF here

Prizes (if more than 10 competitors):

1st Prize: BuWizz 3.0 Pro + 2 x BuWizz Motor
2nd Prize: BuWizz 2.0
3rd Prize: 2 x BuWizz Motor

 

 

Schedule

The official opening is in Idrija in front of the primary school’s main entrance. After which we will have the first two competitions.

Locations:

Competition area

Swimming and leisure area

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