The Official Rube Goldberg Machine Contest®
About the RGMC®
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest® (RGMC) is a challenge of creativity, ingenuity, and teamwork all rolled into one! The ultimate problem-based-learning STEM competition that pits teams against each other to create a whimsical Rube Goldberg Machine built from everyday objects that solves a common, simple task in the most ridiculous way possible.
Pre-register to host OR compete by emailing rube@rubegoldberg.org. Please include your name, school, contact info, and which division you will be competing in.
Join the RGMC®
How to Participate
- REGISTER: All teams will be assigned a Regional location AFTER being registered
- FORM A TEAM: 1 to 15 members per team (plus one designated Coach).
- DESIGN & BUILD: The 2027 rulebook is accessible only AFTER being officially registered
- COMPETE AT A REGIONAL CONTEST: Regionals are created based on team registrations
- MOVE ONTO NATIONALS & THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
2027 National Rube Goldberg Machine Contests
- ASIA INTERNATIONAL RGMC: February 28th, 2027 - Incheon, South Korea
- EAST COAST NATIONAL RGMC: April 4th, 2027 - Bronx, NY
- WEST COAST NATIONAL RGMC: April 11th, 2027 - Rialto, CA
- MIDWEST COAST NATIONAL RGMC: April 18th, 2027 - Purdue University, IN
- The top 3 placing divisional team from each Regional Event will be invited to participate at ONE of these events.
2027 World Championship RGMC
- MAY 2027: DETAILS COMING THIS FALL
Rube Goldberg Alumni: Where Are You Now?
Reconnecting with past inventors, builders, and dreamers of the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. If you've ever participated in the RGMC®, we want to hear from you! Fill out the survey & stay connected!
Copyright Notice and Legal Disclaimer: The 2027 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest® rulebook, including all rules, regulations, as well as the official 2027 annual task, is protected under copyright law, with all rights reserved. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or duplication of the rulebook, annual task, or its contents is strictly prohibited and WILL be subject to legal action.
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