Frequently Asked Questions

DREAM 2026 has three age categories:

• Junior: ages 5–7
• Explorer: ages 8–10
• Advanced: ages 11–13

The Asia Format welcomes participants from across Asia, while the Global Format also includes participants from other selected countries.

DREAM categories are based on the participant's age, with different games assigned to each category:

• Junior (ages 5–7): E-Racer and RoboBlade
• Explorer (ages 8–10): RoboBlade and RoboMission
• Advanced (ages 11–13): E-Racer and RoboMission

Participants compete within the age category applicable to them.

Yes. Participants compete in both DREAM games assigned to their age category:

• Junior: E-Racer and RoboBlade
• Explorer: RoboBlade and RoboMission
• Advanced: E-Racer and RoboMission

E-Racer and RoboBlade are individual competitions, while RoboMission is a team competition.

RoboMission is a team event for Explorer and Advanced participants. Each RoboMission team must have 2–4 participants.

Registration is completed through the DREAM registration process. Please refer to the registration page for the information required and contact your RoboThink centre or representative to confirm your registration arrangements.

The Singapore participation fee is S$50 per participant.

For overseas groups attending the Singapore competition, local RoboThink centres or representatives may collect the participation fees and make payment when the group arrives in Singapore.

We encourage centres and participants to register as early as possible.

There is currently no fixed closing date. Registration will close when we reach the maximum number of participants that the venue, competition areas and available resources can accommodate.

We will provide at least two weeks' notice before registration closes.

Participants will require the applicable DREAM parental consent and media/social-media release forms.

The forms also include authorisation relating to emergency medical assistance where a parent or guardian cannot immediately be contacted.

International centres may translate the forms to help parents understand them, but the English-language form must also be completed for participation in the Singapore event.

Official DREAM competition materials, including the competition rules, high-resolution game mats and build instructions, have already been released and are available online through the DREAM website.

These materials are copyright protected and are available only to authorised users. Please log in to your DREAM account to access and download the competition materials.

Robots must generally be built using RoboThink parts and components. Some games and age categories have specific build, motor or equipment requirements, so participants and coaches should refer to the applicable competition rules and build instructions.

RoboBlade has a specific exception allowing approved Beyblade plastic tips and a RoboThink-to-Beyblade connector.

A 3D-printable file for the connector will also be provided. Centres that are unable to print their own may contact us about obtaining printed connectors.

It depends on the game and age category.

Junior

Both games can be built on competition day. RoboBlade may alternatively be pre-built and brought to the competition. Participants will be given designated building, testing and calibration time.

Explorer & Advanced – RoboMission

Teams must pre-build their RoboMission robot before competition day and bring the completed robot to the competition. On competition day, teams will be given designated calibration and testing time to make adjustments to their robot.

Explorer – RoboBlade & Advanced – E-Racer

Participants will build onsite during the designated building period, which includes testing and calibration. Participants may use the provided build instructions and are not expected to memorise the builds.

Coaches may help students prepare and practise before competition day, but cannot assist with building, coding, testing or calibration on competition day.

Participants should bring any pre-built robots, parts, equipment and other items required for their applicable game and age category.

The exact requirements vary by game. Participants and coaches should review the competition rules and preparation materials available through their DREAM login before travelling to the competition.

Participants do not need to memorise the supplied robot builds and may refer to the applicable build instructions where permitted.

There is no fixed limit on the number of coaches accompanying a group.

Coaches may assist participants with preparation, building, coding and practice before competition day.

On competition day, participants must work independently, including during designated building, testing and calibration periods. Coaches may not provide building assistance, technical advice, strategy, instructions or signals. Translation assistance is permitted where required.

International and visiting coaches are also welcome to volunteer as part of the DREAM event team. Coaches volunteering in an official event role will need to complete the required DREAM training, which can be conducted online before the competition.

No. On competition day, participants are expected to complete their own building, coding, testing, calibration and competition activities.

Coaches may provide morale support and encouragement, but may not provide instructions, technical advice, strategy, signals or other assistance.

Translation assistance is permitted where required.

Coaches may, however, work with and prepare their students before competition day.

Yes. For the Singapore DREAM competition, every participant will receive a DREAM certificate and medal. Competition winners will also receive trophies.

We normally keep the participant medals as a surprise for the children, so we ask coaches and centres not to announce this in advance where possible.

Official scores and rankings are maintained for the purpose of running the competition and determining results.

However, detailed final scores are not normally published or distributed. DREAM is intended to emphasise participation, learning, teamwork and having fun rather than comparisons between children.