Rube Goldberg Contest in Unreal Engine

Our team has created a wonderful way to learn and play in Unreal Engine. Many new users struggle with navigation in 3D environments and this project rewards you with the ability to create silly contraptions on your journey towards building Interactive 3D skills. Follow all six activities to practice your navigation skills and learn a special feature of Unreal Engine in each lesson! It's free! Try it today!

2027 Contest

Challenge: "Flip a Switch"

This contest is a great opportunity for students to experience playful learning while honing their creativity and critical thinking. Get hands-on experience in Unreal Engine, an essential career tool for our digitial future.

Important
Dates

Livestream Schedule

Date	Topic
10/15/2026	Challenge Premier: Contest Kickoff and Team Registration
11/19/2026	Getting Started with the Rube Goldberg Learning Kit
12/08/2026	Meeting the Challenge (Using the Switch)
01/26/2027	Live from FETC Showcase (Day TBD)
02/17/2027	Deep Dive into Switch Mechanics
03/17/2027	Preparing for Submission
04/08/2027	Project Submissions Open and Stream
05/20/2027	Awards Live stream Announcement Award Show

All livestreams start at 4pm EST
Livestreamed on the Cleverlike YouTube Channel

Registration Deadline – April 1st, 2027
Submission Start Date - April 8th, 2027
Submission Deadline - May 7th, 2027
Awards Livestream Announcement - May 20th, 2027

"Flip a Switch" Assets

The assets you can add to the Rube Goldberg Learning Kit to participate in the 2027 contest. Download this pack and add it to your existing Rube Goldberg projects if you need a box to open.

Get The Rube Goldberg Learning Kit

Download The Full Project

This video will show you how to Install the Flip a Switch assets in Unreal Engine.

Keep scrolling to access all the lessons for getting started with the Rube Goldberg Learning Kit in Unreal Engine.

Past
Competitions

We've seen some amazing creations that demonstrate creativity and career skills delivered in a product that captures the essence of a Rube Goldberg Machine. We can't wait to see what you make this year!

2026 Competition

Open A Box

2025 Competition

Feed A Pet

2024 Competition

10-Pin Challenge

Professional Development
for Educators

Guide your students boldly toward the future with our Epic Games Interactive 3D Educator Accelerators. Contact us to get more info and get on the schedule!