Mission Possible
2026 season
Type: Build
Divisions: B
Participants: Up to 2
Approx. Time: 50 minutes
Allowed Resources: Device and tools as permitted; eye protection per rules; impound likely. No external notes unless specified. Verify current‑year rules.
Rube Goldberg-style device completing a prescribed set of tasks within constraints.
- Energy transfers; timing and sequencing
- Reliability engineering; scoring optimization
- Documentation and compliance
Allowed materials: Device and allowed materials strictly specified; impound and safety rules apply.
Official references
Sample notesheet
Download a printable, rule-compliant sample notesheet. Customize with your notes.
Study roadmap
- Map tasks to reliable mechanisms; minimize randomness
- Test repeatedly; measure cycle times and success rates
- Keep meticulous build logs and checklists