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Hang Ball

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: 1 tennis ball, 4 toothpicks, 2 paper clips, 2 straws, one sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper and 2 rubber bands. You have 4 minutes to discuss and build a device to hang a tennis ball. You may not pierce…

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Break a “LEGO” on Spontaneous

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: Two identical sets of Legos. With one set of Legos create a structure. The team then needs to create a verbal method of communication before splitting into two groups of two and three members. Place a wall between the two groups….

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Obstacle Mobile

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: Two napkins, two straws, and 12 soda cans to be use as obstacles, tape, Popsicle sticks and crayons. Design and build a vehicle to go through an obstacle course of soda cans.

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Don’t Turn Out the Light

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: One good light bulb, one business envelope, one rubber band, one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet paper, one paper clip, 1 – 6″ piece of tape and 1 – 12″ piece of string. The team is given 4 minutes to think…

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Bring Your Creativity to New Heights

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: One 5″x 5″ piece of cardboard, 5 straws, 12′ of tape and a pair of scissors. Build a structure that must be at least 6″ tall. Points are awarded for each inch over 6 inches. All materials must be use.

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Ping Pong Pool

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: One ping pong ball, 6 rubberbands, 4 alka seltzer tablets, one pair scissors, 2 straws, one roll of masking tape, one balloon and 6 styrofoam cups. Move a ping pong ball across a kiddie pool full of water, around a five…

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Higher and Higher

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: Roll of toilet paper, straws, glass of water and marshmallow cream. Build a structure high as possible.

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Ping Pong Ball on the Top

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: Two “twisties” for garbage bags, 12 miniature marshmallows, 8 toothpicks, 3 straws, one regular size envelope, one paper plate, one paper towel tube, one ping pong ball and one can shaving cream. Cover the table surface. The team has 5 minutes…

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Inch by Inch

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: One little square sponge, 4 nails, 2 paper clips, one round magnet, and one 3″ x 4″ piece of cardboard. Build the tallest structure using all the items given. You have one minute to think without playing with the objects. After…

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Cheerio Deck

By NEPA Odyssey of the Mind
On July 20, 2019

Given: A deck of cards and a box of Cheerios. Build a structure with the cards that will support as many Cheerios as possible. Points will be awarded for height, creativity of structure and number of cereals held.

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