Chain Reaction – The Rube Goldberg Challenge
(Creativity, Collaboration & Cause-and-Effect Thinking)

Welcome to Chain Reaction, AEL’s playful yet powerful team challenge inspired by the whimsical genius of Rube Goldberg! In this activity, teams design a complex machine where every action sets off the next—often in hilariously unpredictable ways—all to complete a simple final task.

It’s a celebration of creativity, communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Each team’s success depends on how well individual parts sync into a smooth-flowing whole—just like in real-world projects. Expect laughter, learning, and “aha!” moments as your team builds, tests, and fine-tunes their own wild contraption. Simple task, epic teamwork!