12 best Rube Goldberg Machine videos

Named after the famous cartoonist, Rube Goldberg machines are unlike ordinary gadgets in that they are deliberately inefficient, taking the maximum number of steps to achieve a goal. Last years winner of the Rube Goldberg competition took over three hundred steps to squeeze a glass of orange juice.

To truly appreciate RG machines you need to see them in action. Here is a list of videos of our favorites. Vote for yours.