Mission Possible

Welcome to Mission Possible! In this event, 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. 

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2026 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.

Resources & Links 2026 coming soon!

• Mission Possible ASL Template - please download or make a copy for your use
• Mission Possible Sample ASL
• New '26 - Mission Possible - Meeting the Challenge Webinar
• 24/25 season Sample Action Sequence List (ASL)
• 24/25 Action Sequence List Editable Template
• Mission Possible Workshop - video from the previous SO workshop about Mission Possible
• Teaching Engineering - Simple Machines
• Construction Tips for Mission Possible Devices
• Khan Academy Tutorials on Physics
• Wikipedia Site on Rube Goldberg machines
• 1-Minute Video Clip on Science Olympiad TV YouTube Channel

SO Store & Ward's Science Resources

• Digital Download Mission Possible DVD in the Science Olympiad Store

Event Supervisor Resources

In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Mission Possible Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:

• Event Logistics Resource
• 2026 Score Sheet & Event Checklist

Career Connections

• CareerOneStop - Mechanical Engineer Career Video
• STEM Session on Structures
• US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mechanical Engineer
• IEEE TryEngineering - Find an Engineering Program