27.5 %      Engineering Merit (Mechanical ingenuity, use of physical forces, gears, chains, mechanical apparatus)
 
20 %        Complexity (Difficulty of construction)
 
12.5%       Originality - Creativity (Is it different/unique?)
 
10 %        Aesthetics (Does it have a pleasant appearance?) Note: The color of the peices used is not considered.
 
10 %        Functionality (Does it work? Is it usable?)
 
10 %        Team Work (Attitude, enthusiasm, participation, and communication)
 
10 %        Presentation (Team interview with the judges. Is there a theme? Are there drawings and / or sketches?)