The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest®
The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (RGMC) is a worldwide competition where teams create machines from found or discarded household items. The 2025 task is: Feed a Pet!
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 other teams to create a fantastical Rube Goldberg machine to solve a common, simple task, using little more than everyday objects lying about. The RGMC is truly where engineering and artistry become intertwined.
- Students only
- Compete at a live regional for the chance to compete in the World Championship
- All machines must complete the annual task: Feed a Pet
- Machines are judged by a panel of Rube Goldberg experts
- Prizes TBA
2025 Official Rule Books
Apprentice Division (Elementary School)
Division I (Middle School)
Division II (High School)
Division III (Collegiate)
Live Stream Information
Instructional Videos for RGM build assistance can be found at: Zach's Contraptions. Live Q&A Sessions with the National Contest Director will occur on the following dates @ 7:00 pm (EST)
Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 3
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