World Finals Basics

Odyssey of the Mind World Finals 2024

May 21-24, 2024
at Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa

Over 800 teams from around the world will compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. The competition emphasizes creativity and teamwork and has grown into the largest international creative problem-solving competition worldwide.

World Finals Registration and Costs

Registration fee

If your team selects housing packages equal to the number of team members plus one coach (no matter who uses the packages), the fee is already included in the cost. Teams staying off-campus have a different fee schedule which will be published soon.

Payment deadline

All payments must be made by April 23, 2024.

Cost to stay on campus

Costs to stay on campus are being finalized. The following packages will be available:

  • Monday arrival package
  • Tuesday arrival package which includes room, meals, shuttles around campus, access to all events and the registration fee.
  • Off-campus stay
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LATEST NEWS
  • NEW! COU Increases Scholarship Amounts
    OMers, you deserve to be rewarded for your creativity, problem-solving skills, and dedication. We are thrilled to announce an increase in scholarships for high school seniors who have participated in Odyssey of the Mind! This year, COU is offering: Odyssey of the Mind Scholarships: What You Need to Know! WHO can apply?This program is open… Read more: NEW! COU Increases Scholarship Amounts
  • Tuesday Tip: Finishing Up Big Items
    At this point, the tournament is quickly approaching and the team still needs to get major parts of their solution completed. Again, this is NORMAL. And with encouragement, the team CAN do it.
  • Tuesday Tip: Getting Back on Track
    Happy New Year! Don’t be alarmed if it is January and your team still doesn’t have any costumes, any props, any other major parts of their solution completed This is NORMAL.