Summer Project Idea: The Official Online Rube Goldberg Machine Contest – FREE to enter!

Got a kid who loves to build, tinker, or make things way more complicated than they need to be? This one is for them!

What it is: The Official Online Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

The task: Build a machine that opens a box

Who can enter: Anyone in the world, solo or as a team

How it works: Film your machine in one continuous take and submit online

Cost: Completely free to enter

Deadline: July 3, 2026

This is the perfect summer project for curious kids and families who love a good challenge. No limits on size or steps, just creativity, teamwork, and a whole lot of “wait, what if we added one more step?”

Learn more and submit at rubegoldberg.org

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