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Problem-solving

Egg Drop Rescue

Teams build a craft that keeps a raw egg intact when dropped from a height.

Time
40 min
Group
8–40 people
Format
In-office
Energy
High
Budget
Low
Materials
Raw eggs, straws, tape, paper, string

How to run it

  1. 1
    Give each team one egg and the same set of materials.
  2. 2
    Build for 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drop each craft from the same height, such as a first-floor balcony.
  4. 4
    Eggs that survive go to a higher drop.

Variations

  • Add a budget: each material has a price.
  • Bonus for the smallest craft.

Host tips

Drop over a tarp or outdoors.
Have spare eggs and wipes ready.