Mind A-Mazes 2026

No.  Although the classic definition in physics assumes a flat, rigid slope, the inclined planes in this challenge do not have to be flat surfaces.  Real world variations such as spiral slides, winding roads, curved ramps or slanted tubes are all examples of modified inclined planes.

No – since they’re both part of the same car, the car itself would count as 1 wheel and axle (not two) [as long as the wheel and axle (car) was part of a chain reaction attempting to complete a challenge task].   Using a 2nd car in the same manner could count as using a 2nd wheel and axle though!

Yes, a toy car can count as a wheel and axle, as long as rule B6 is being met:

6. Simple machines a team wants to get points for using must be directly
connected to the attempted completion of one of the machine’s ‘tasks’.

Yes it does, as long as the inclined plane is connected to the attempted completion of one of the 6 tasks.

6. Simple machines a team wants to get points for using must be directly
connected to the attempted completion of one of the machine’s ‘tasks’.