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Egg and Spoon Race
Balance an egg on a spoon. Don't drop it. Race to the finish.
4-20 players10-20 min · 5 min setup · Ages 5+Easyoutdoor
What you need
- 1 spoon and 1 egg (hard-boiled or plastic) per racer
Setup
- Mark start and finish lines 30-50 feet apart.
How to play
- Each racer holds the spoon by the handle with the egg on top.
- Race to the finish. Drop the egg = pick it up and continue from where it dropped.
- First across the finish with egg still on spoon wins.
Host tips
- Check the weather — have a rain plan.
- Set clear boundaries so kids/pets don't wander off.
- Rotate teams so everyone plays with everyone.
Snack & drink pairings
🍿 Snacks
- Grill classics (burgers, dogs, veggies)
- Chips + salsa
- Watermelon slices
🥤 Drinks
- Cold lemonade
- Iced tea
- Beer or hard seltzer (21+)
- Plenty of water
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