# Egg Drop Challenge

> 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.

URL: https://www.bravodays.com/en/team-building-library/egg-drop-challenge
Last updated: 2026-10-21
Publisher: BravoDays (https://www.bravodays.com)

## Key facts

- **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

1. Give each team the same materials and 30 minutes to design and build.
2. Teams present their design in 30 seconds before the drop.
3. Drop each package from the same height while everyone counts down.
4. Check the eggs; surviving teams go to a higher second round.
5. 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.

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- [Team building library](https://www.bravodays.com/en/team-building-library)
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