Mind A-Mazes 2024

Teams may use ‘some’ Legos for parts of their devices (cars), but most of each device should not be made of Legos (or any building kit system), since one goal of “Mind A-Mazes” is to have teams find and use everyday objects for their devices.  Teams should focus on using materials they find or make them out of a variety of materials (cardboard, wood, plastic, glue, etc.).

*Judges will notice any devices made largely out of a manufactured kit (like Legos) and may have to disqualify a team in that situation.  For example, if you use Legos just for some wheels or axles, or just for some part of the device body, that would be fine, but don’t make MOST of your device out of Legos, as it could very well not be scored by judges!    If you’re unsure about what ‘most’ could be, play it safe and use a variety of different building materials for your device.

A helium balloon would not be allowed as a means of motion (see B7):

The energy of the mousetrap spring is responsible for the motion of the device.

In regards to balloons in general, the gases held in a balloon can not be released as a means of energy, since a balloon releasing gases would be considered another source of stored energy.