1. The Marshmallow Challenge!
Build the tallest tower with the following materials:

3. 18 minute Design Challenge
Taken by tens of thousands of people around the world.
from the CFOs of the Fortune 50 to Students at all levels.
The lessons learned are universal. PRIZE: winning team splits box of cookies KEY RULE: The WHOLE marshmallow goes on TOP

4. Detailed RULES Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure:
Measured from base of tower to top of marshmallow
Do not tape tower to table
Do not touch tower after 18 minutes are up (disqualifies)
The Entire Marshmallow Must be on Top:
Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow disqualifies the team. 
Use as Much or as Little of the Kit:
Do not use the paper envelope or the string on the envelope.
Break up the Spaghetti, String or Tape: Feel free to break, cut, rearrange etc to create new structures
The Challenge Lasts 18 minutes EXACTLY: Then, HANDS OFF!!!
Touchers will be disqualified!!!