Contests
THERE'S A COMPETITION FOR EVERYONE!
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest®
Compete in a live or remote regional for the change to advance to the World Championship. 2026 Team Registration is now open
The Rube Goldberg Cartoon Contest®
Artists and cartoonists- imagine, draw, and submit a cartoon that solves any problem you can think of! Submissions now OPEN for 2026!
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest Online®
Build, film, and submit your working RGM. All entries must complete the 2025 task: Feed a Pet. The 2025 contest is closed.
The Rube Goldberg NASEF Minecraft Challenge®
Take the NASEF Challenge: build a Rube Goldberg Machine in Minecraft that completes the task. The 2025 competition is closed.
The Rube Goldberg Unreal Engine Challenge®
Create, record, and submit a video of your machine accomplishing the year's task. The 2025 competition is closed.
The Rube Goldberg Miracle Machines Playground Contest
Create a Design Pitch Deck for your Rube Goldberg-themed playground equipment! Phase 2 (Site Selection) is coming soon!
The Rube-a-Thon Contest®
License and host a Rube-A-Thon, a fast-paced, one-day building event.
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