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Marshmallow Challenge

The Marshmallow Challenge requires teams to build the tallest freestanding structure using provided materials, with the marshmallow placed entirely on top. Participants cannot use any part of the structure for support and must complete the challenge in 18 minutes. Any cutting of the marshmallow disqualifies the team, while they are free to alter provided materials like spaghetti, string, and tape.

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Welcome The Marshmallow Challenge
Your Kit
Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure: The winning team is the one that has the tallest structure measured from the table top surface to the top of the marshmallow. That means the structure cannot be suspended from a higher structure, like a chair, ceiling or light.
The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top: The entire marshmallow needs to be on the top of the structure. Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow disqualifies your team.
Use as Much or as Little of the Kit: Your team can use as many or as few of the 20 spaghetti sticks, as much or as little of the string or tape. The team cannot use the paper bag as part of their structure.
Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape: Teams are free to break the spaghetti, cut up the tape and string to create new structures.
The Challenge Lasts 18 Minutes: Teams cannot hold on to the structure when the time runs out. Those touching or supporting the structure at the end of the exercise will be disqualified.
Review Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top Use as Much or as Little of the Kit Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape The Challenge Lasts 18 Minutes
18 Minutes