Contests
There's a competition for everyone!
ONLINE
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Online®
Build, film and submit your working Rube Goldberg Machine. All entries must complete the 2024 task. Deadline May 1.
MINECRAFT
The Rube Goldberg NASEF Minecraft Challenge®
Take the NASEF Challenge: build a Rube Goldberg Machine in Minecraft that completes the task. Deadline May 1.
DRAW
The Rube Goldberg Cartoon Contest®
Artists and cartoonists- imagine, draw, and submit a cartoon that solves any problem you can think of! Deadline August 20.
DESIGN
The Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines Playground Contest
Create a Design Pitch Deck for your Rube Goldberg-themed playground equipment or full structure! Deadline October 17.
LIVE
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest®
Rewatch the 2024 National Rube Goldberg Machine Contest and stay tuned for announcements about the 2025 RGMC!
EVENT
The Rube-a-Thon Contest®
License and host a Rube-A-Thon, a fast-paced, one-day building event.