Problem-solving · Creativity
Egg Drop Challenge
Teams design a protective package from everyday materials so a raw egg survives a drop from a balcony or ladder.
Quick answer
How do you run Egg Drop Challenge with a team?
Teams design a protective package from everyday materials so a raw egg survives a drop from a balcony or ladder. Duration: 1 hour. Group size: 8–80 people. Setting: Outdoor. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Group size
- 8–80 people
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Energy level
- Active
- Materials
- Raw eggs (one per team plus spares), Straws, paper, tape, balloons, cardboard, A safe drop point of 3–5 m
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
Objective
Combine design thinking, resource limits and a dramatic test moment.
Materials
- Raw eggs (one per team plus spares)
- Straws, paper, tape, balloons, cardboard
- A safe drop point of 3–5 m
- Tarp or plastic sheet for the landing zone
Step by step
- Give each team the same materials and 30 minutes to design and build.
- Teams present their design in 30 seconds before the drop.
- Drop each package from the same height while everyone counts down.
- Check the eggs; surviving teams go to a higher second round.
- Debrief on trade-offs between weight, cushioning and time.
Facilitator tips
- Check the drop point with the venue first and keep a safety perimeter.
- Hard-boiled eggs work for indoor or cleaner versions.
Variations
- Add a cost per material and score by survival and lowest cost.
Accessibility
Only one person needs to climb to the drop point; it can be the facilitator.
