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 an optional series of specific actions.
Division(s) | Regional Location | Impound | Eye Protection | Rules Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C | UMW only | Yes | Type C | National Rulebook |
Clarifications
Sep 11, 2026
MP
3
Section 3.i: Students must be able to answer questions regarding the design, construction, and operation of the device per the Building Policy found on www.soinc.org VASO Construction Policy found at virginiaso.org/policies.
Section 5.c.v: Participants must be able to answer questions regarding the design, construction, and operation of the Device per the Building Policy found on www.soinc.org VASO Construction Policy found at virginiaso.org/policies.
Sep 11, 2026
MP
2
Impound will be required at all VASO tournaments, including Regionals.
Section 5.a: Impound before first time slot (Only State and National Tournaments).
Section 5.c.ii: Teams will be instructed by the ES when to retrieve their impounded items (State & National).
Section 6.c: Award 25 points if the ASL is submitted on time at device impound or at check-in for Regionals.
Sep 11, 2026
MP
1
This event will only be run at the 2027 National-Ready Regional (UMW) and the State Tournament.