Scrambler
Welcome to Scrambler! In this event, teams design, build, and test a mechanical device, which uses the energy from a falling mass to transport an egg along a track as quickly as possible and stop as close to the center of a Terminal Barrier (TB) without breaking the egg.
The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2027 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Current Season Resources
- Coming soon!
Previous Seasons Resources
- '26 - Scrambler Video Guide
- 2025 Scrambler Egg Holder Backstop Diagram
- 2025 Scrambler Track Diagram
- 4 Ways OnShape Can Help Design Your Devices Video
SO STORE & WARD'S SCIENCE MATERIALS
- Official Ward's Science Science Olympiad Kit
- 2027 National Test Packet
EVENT SUPERVISOR RESOURCES
In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Scrambler Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:
- Event Logistics Resource - coming soon!
- Score Sheet & Event Checklist
CAREER CONNECTIONS
- Careers in Electric Vehicles : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- The Ultimate Guide to Electric Vehicle Jobs - EV.Careers
- Automotive Safety Engineer Career Guide: 2026 Edition | JobzMall
- Automotive Engineers Career Guide: Salary, Skills, Education & Outlook
- IEEE TryEngineering - Find an Engineering Program
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics - Careers in Electric Vehicles
- CareerOneStop - Mechanical Engineers Career Video
- Interview with a Mechanical Engineer