Mission Possible

Division: B/C

Event Rules: See National Event Manual 

National Event Page: Linked Here

Description:

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.

Materials:

Device, tools or parts needed for set up or run. Eye protection.

Scoring:

High score wins.

Event Resources:

Mission Possible Workshop – video from previous SO workshop about Mission Possible 

Teaching Engineering – Simple Machines 

Construction Tips for Mission Possible Devices

2025 Sample Action Sequence List (ASL) – Coming soon 

Action Sequence List Editable Template 

Khan Academy Tutorials on Physics

Wikipedia Site on Rube Goldberg machines

Digital Download Mission Possible DVD in the Science Olympiad Store

1-Minute Video Clip on Science Olympiad TV YouTube Channel