Egg Drop Challenge

Don’t break my egg…

Duration Attendees Accessories Remote
~ 30 min >30

Egg

paper

pen

cardboard

tape

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The Egg Drop Challenge is a team-building icebreaker that challenges participants to design and build a contraption to protect an egg from breaking when dropped from a height. The game involves creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

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🎓 How to use it



To play the Egg Drop Challenge, you will need eggs, various materials such as cardboard, paper, tape, straws, and rubber bands, and a way to drop the eggs from a height, such as a ladder or rooftop. Divide the group into teams of 3-5 people, and give each team the same amount of materials. Set a time limit of 30 minutes to design and build the contraption to protect the egg. After the time limit, drop each team's contraption from the designated height, and check to see if the egg is still intact.





🎯 Objective



The Egg Drop Challenge is a great icebreaker for building creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. The game challenges participants to work together, think critically, and come up with innovative solutions to protect the egg from breaking. It also encourages risk-taking and learning from failure.





🤔 When to use it



The Egg Drop Challenge is a great icebreaker to use at the beginning of a team-building event, during a brainstorming session, or any time you want to encourage creativity and innovation. It's also a great way to get people out of their comfort zones and encourage them to take risks.





🥳 Fun facts and good to know



The Egg Drop Challenge has been used in various settings, including schools, businesses, and even by NASA in their astronaut training program. Participants have used a wide range of materials to protect their eggs, including parachutes, airbags, and even Jell-O.





📔 Sources



  • "The Big Book of Team-Motivating Games" by Mary Scannell, Edward E. Scannell, and John W. Newstrom
  • "Team Building Activities for Every Group" by Alanna Jones
  • "The Power of Experiential Learning" by Colin Rose and Malcolm J. Nicholl




  • 🧰 Quick Takeaway



    The Egg Drop Challenge is a fun and engaging way to build creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. By working together, thinking outside the box, and taking risks, teams can come up with innovative solutions to protect the egg from breaking. The game can be adapted in many ways to suit different team sizes and goals, making it a versatile and effective icebreaker for any group or team.



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