NERD Lab Niceville Family Egg Drop Challenge at 3rd Planet Brewery
- When: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: 3rd Planet Brewing, 1400 E John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578
- Cost: $30
Family teams must design a self-contained, free-falling device to protect a raw, Grade A egg during a ~15-30’ drop.
DEVICE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be built by your team (no pre-made devices)
- Must fit within a 6×6×6 cube and weigh under 5 lbs
- Must allow easy egg insertion/removal
- Egg must be retrievable within 1 minute after drop
- Team name must be clearly displayed
- Must comply with design criteria and avoid all restricted materials
RULES:
- Each team gets at least 2 drops (optional 3rd if time permits)
- Device modifications allowed between drops (must still meet all criteria)
- Eggs provided by NERD Lab
- 1st drop: ~ 15-20 ft (drop by Niceville Fire Department)
- 2nd & 3rd drops: ~25-30 ft
SCORING:
Points for egg survival (per drop)
• +25 points - Egg is completely unbroken (no cracks)
• +10 points - Egg is cracked but remains intact (no leakage)
• +0 points - Egg is broken (internal contents exposed)
One time weight bonuses:
• +10 points - Device weighs under 2.5 lbs
• + 20 points - Device weighs under 1.5 lbs
Tie-breaker height:
• +10 points - For every 5 ft increase egg is completely unbroken
• +5 points - For every 5 ft increase egg is cracked but remains intact
Highest total score wins. Ties broken based on design size, weight, ease of egg loading, creativity, and durability.
PRIZES:
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and Most Creative Design
RESTRICTED MATERIALS:
No foams, powders, liquids/gels (glue is allowed), shredded paper, Styrofoam, parachutes, shipping materials (e.g., packing peanuts, bubble wrap), or glass/Pyrex.
DISCLAIMER:
This is intended to be a family fun event. Judges' decisions are final.
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