Div B Events
Div C Events
Mission Possible
Prior to the competition, participants design, build, test, and document a Rube Goldberg®- like Device that completes required Start and Final Actions through a series of specific actions.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
B | UMW only | Yes | Type C | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Nov 21, 2024
MP
4
Section 4.d.xi.: Use falling marbles to turn a paddlewheel. The wheel must make at least one full revolution before the paddlewheel triggers the next action. One blade of the paddlewheel must be a different color from the other blades to ensure that the Event Supervisors can see the complete revolution.
Nov 21, 2024
MP
3
Section 7.c.: Deduct 50 points if any solid or liquid leaves the measured dimensions of the device. This does not apply to the stop sign and sign raising mechanism in the Final Action (4.f.).
Nov 21, 2024
MP
2
Impound - Mission Possible devices will need to be impounded at VASO Regional tournaments, as well as States.
Aug 21, 2024
MP
1
This event will only be run at the UMW 2025 National-Ready Regional and the State Tournament.