The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest®
About the Contest
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (RGMC) is a challenge of creativity, ingenuity, and teamwork all rolled into one! A STEAM competition for the 21st century that pits student teams against each other to create a fantastical Rube Goldberg Machine built from everyday objects that solves a common, simple task.
--All machines must complete the task for 2025: FEED A PET
--Students only (including homeschoolers)
--Compete in a live or remote regional, winners advance to the World Championship
--Machines are judged by a panel of Rube Goldberg experts and volunteers
--For prizes and more information, see rule books below
2025 Official Rule Books
Apprentice Division (Elementary School)
Division I (Middle School)
Division II (High School)
Division III (Collegiate)
Q&A Information
Instructional Videos for RGM build assistance can be found at: Zach's Contraptions. Live Q&A Sessions via Zoom with the National Contest Director will occur on the following dates:
7:00 pm (EST) -- Oct 2, Nov 6, Jan 15, Feb 12, Mar 3
- Feb 12, 2025: Q&A Session #5 via Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84696673958?pwd=rBRYLjvbrIIeRzbvRnKMXbCB2ThRUP.1
- Mar 3, 2025: Q&A Session #6 via Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81791388868?pwd=8YU95NwnDGOfh2drUq5U692HOYTaz0.1
For inspiration, see the 2024 winners.
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