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.
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: ALL teams who compete at ANY Regional event are allowed to attend Rube-Con®, however only the top placing divisional teams from each Regional Event will advance to the next contest level
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 RUBE-CON® - World Championship RGMC + Rube Goldberg STEM Festival!!
- Friday, April 30th - Sunday, May 2nd, 2027: Lucas Oil Stadium - Indianapolis, IN
- ALL teams who compete at ANY Regional event are welcome to attend Rube-Con® and participate in the numerous Rube Goldberg activities, contests, and live events. However only the FIRST place divisional teams from each Nationals Event will participate in the World Championship RGMC.
- Worlds RGMC Day #1 = Saturday, May 1st: Qualifying teams will build a brand new Rube Goldberg machine on site, using supplied tools & materials for a set duration.
- Worlds RGMC Day #2 = Sunday, May 2nd: Adjustments and finalizations, followed by traditional competition following standard RGMC rules to decide the World Champions.
- More information to follow regarding everything else offered at the 2027 Rube-Con®
- ALL teams who compete at ANY Regional event are welcome to attend Rube-Con® and participate in the numerous Rube Goldberg activities, contests, and live events. However only the FIRST place divisional teams from each Nationals Event will participate in the World Championship RGMC.
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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