22 Fun and Creative Easter Games for All Ages That Go Beyond the Classic Egg Hunt

1. Bunny Tag

A fast-paced game of tag is perfect for the whole family and will keep everyone active. Head outside for this classic game with a fun Easter twist—players must hop instead of run or walk. Anyone who forgets to hop is automatically 'it.'

Ideal for: A family with two or more participants

2. Easter Egg Dares

Write down silly or fun activities on slips of paper and place them inside Easter eggs (ideas like 'hop like a bunny' or 'eat a Peep'). Each player takes turns selecting an egg and performing the task inside. For an extra twist, use a spinner to decide who gets to pick an egg next.

Perfect for: The entire family

3. Guess the Number of Jelly Beans (or Candy Eggs)

Looking for a fun and extended Easter game that both adults and kids can enjoy? Try a guessing game where players estimate the number of jelly beans (or candy eggs) in a jar.

• Have each family member bring a jar filled with jelly beans to the event. (They should count and note the exact number of jelly beans before arriving.)
• Everyone guesses how many jelly beans are in each container—except for their own.
• Once all the guesses are made, gather around and announce the numbers.
• The person who guesses closest wins the jar and its candy.

The more family members involved, the more chances to win! This game is a hit with both grandparents and little ones, and it really brings the family together.

Perfect for: The entire extended family

4. Pin the Bunny Tail

Give this birthday party classic an Easter twist by using a bunny tail. You can even personalize this Easter activity by enlarging a photo of your child or another family member, as suggested by Jacqueline Kazas from Beijos Events. Then, have guests attempt to pin the tail (use cotton balls or print out a bunny tail) on the correct spot.

Perfect for: Young kids, ages 3 to 8

5. Golden Egg "Hot Potato"

Think of 'Hot Potato'—but with an Easter twist. Add a fun spin to the classic, anywhere game by passing around a golden egg, as suggested by Joy Cho from Oh Joy!

Here's how to play:

• Grab a golden (or yellow) egg and select someone to start the game.
• The player who starts passing the golden egg picks a short song to sing while the egg is being passed around.
• When the song finishes, the player holding the golden egg must perform a silly dance.

"That way, no one is 'out' and everyone can laugh and enjoy the entire game," Cho shares. Alternatively, you can raise the stakes and have the last person holding the golden egg when the song ends be considered 'out'—just be sure to tailor the game to your audience's age group and preferences.

Perfect for: Young kids, ages 3 to 8

6. Chocolate Bunny Bowling

Create your own bowling pins by using store-bought chocolate bunnies, as suggested by exercise physiologist Len Saunders. Set up the "pins" and roll a tennis ball to see who can knock down the most. At the end of the game, each child can take home their own chocolate bunny as a reward.

Perfect for: Young kids, ages 5 to 10

7. Easter Egg Memory

Design an Easter-themed memory game using plastic Easter eggs. Create a 4x3 grid, placing small prizes (like coins or candy) underneath half of each egg. Players take turns flipping over the halves to find matching pairs. The player who makes the most matches wins the game.

Perfect for: Young kids, ages 3 and up

8. Bunny Hop

Have the kids decorate plain white pillowcases with their favorite Easter decorations and designs. Provide stamps, construction paper, and templates to inspire their creativity. Once the decorating is complete, have the kids line up with their feet in the pillowcases for a hopping race to the finish line.

Perfect for: Kids, ages 4 to 10

9. Easter Egg Basketball

Fill plastic eggs with candy or coins and place them 10 feet away from an Easter-themed shoebox or basket, which will serve as the basketball hoop. Each child will toss the egg underhand to try and make it into the 'net.' If they succeed, they get to keep whatever is inside the egg.

Ideal for: Kids, ages 4 to 10

10. Easter Party Croquet

Take the classic game of croquet and add an Easter twist with a quick coat of pastel paint. You can also add decals or stamps to enhance the Easter vibe. The winner of the game gets to take the croquet set home as their prize.

Perfect for: Kids and adults, ages 10 and up

11. Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

Rather than a free-for-all egg hunt, set up clues that guide kids to find the eggs in a specific sequence. Each egg will contain a note directing them to the next egg, continuing until the final one is found. The last 'egg' should hold a prize, such as a small toy or candy.

Perfect for: Older kids, ages 5 to 12

12. Egg Relay Race

This is a traditional egg-on-a-spoon relay race—but with dyed Easter eggs. Teams of two will stand across from each other. Both players hold spoons in their mouths, with one player carrying the egg.

At "Go," the player with the egg races towards their teammate and carefully transfers the egg from one spoon to the other. Hands are not allowed unless the egg falls—if it does, players can pick it up with their hands but must return to their starting point and restart.

Ideal for: Older kids and adults

13. Easter Egg Hockey

Each player gets a hard-boiled Easter egg and a hockey stick (or similar long stick). Set everyone up at the starting line and place their eggs on the ground. When you say "Go" or blow the whistle, each player uses their stick to push the egg toward the finish line. The egg must remain intact, and the stick should stay below the waist. The first player to reach the finish line wins.

Ideal for: Older kids and adults

14. Insert the Carrot

Set up four to six glass bottles in a row on the floor, ensuring that a carrot fits inside each one. Tie a long string to a carrot's stem. When the game begins, players must use only one hand to hold the string and insert the carrot into each bottle in sequence. The goal is to complete all bottles within one minute.

For a more difficult challenge, players can hold the string with their mouths. Make the game competitive by setting up two stations and having players compete against each other.

Ideal for: Older kids and adults

15. Jumbo Easter Dominos

Adults will have a blast with jumbo dominos. You can create your own set by cutting wooden planks into uniform pieces and using stickers or spray paint to decorate them. Then, set them up on the lawn for a domino game, stacking challenge, or even a collapsible domino wall.

Ideal for: Older kids and adults

16. Match the Eggs

Split the family into teams of two or three, each team receiving 10 separate plastic eggs. As the timer starts, each team must quickly assemble the eggs and match the colors (for example, a green top with a green bottom, without mixing). The catch: each player can only use one hand. The first team to complete their egg set correctly wins a prize.

Ideal for: Older kids and adults

17. Knock the Peeps

Set up a row of Peeps candies along both edges of a table. Give two players a box or basket filled with plastic (empty) Easter eggs. At "Go," each player must roll the eggs across the table to knock down their opponent's Peeps. The first to knock down all of the rival's Peeps wins.

Ideal for: Older kids and adults

18. Easter Egg Toss

A great activity for the active crowd, this Easter game keeps everyone on their toes. But be warned: this game can get messy, so you might want to change out of your Easter outfit. "If the egg drops but doesn't break, consider yourself lucky," says Michelle Bachman of Little Miss Party.

• Pair up participants and position them at an equal distance from each other.
• Each pair is given a raw egg, which they will toss back and forth.
• Each time the egg is caught without breaking, both players take a step back.
• If the egg breaks at any time, that pair is out of the game.
• The last pair left standing wins the game!

Ideal for: Older kids and adults

19. Easter ABC Game

Divide the group into teams (three or four members each is ideal, or divide evenly). Give each team paper and pens, and have them write the alphabet vertically on the page. Teams race to come up with Easter-themed words for each letter until time runs out (around 5 minutes). The team with the most words wins!

Ideal for: Teens and adults

20. Pay-to-Play Egg Hunt

Here's a clever, adult-friendly twist on a classic Easter egg hunt: a pay-to-play, winner-takes-all competition. A simple yet fun way for adults to enjoy Easter!

Anyone who wants to participate contributes a small entry fee for the prize pool, with hopes of collecting the most Easter eggs. On "Go," everyone starts searching for eggs. When all eggs are found or time runs out (depending on your family's rules), count the eggs—whoever has the most wins the pool of money. Cha-ching!

Ideal for: Adults

21. Mega Easter Egg Hunt

If you have a large family and want to avoid hiding dozens of eggs, opt for a jumbo egg for each adult. Fill them with small bottles of liquor, scratch-off lottery tickets, cash, and candy.

The catch is that each person is only allowed to grab the egg with their name on it, making the hunt more thrilling. Even with a large group of 25 extended family members, it's easy to find an egg, but not so easy to find the right one.

Perfect for: Adults

22. Find the Alcohol

Why hunt for eggs when you can hunt for alcohol? Get your adult family members a six-pack of their favorite drink and hide each bottle. Give each person a six-pack holder decorated with festive Easter flair.

The game continues until each person fills their holder with the six hidden bottles. You can also hide mini liquor bottles for an adult-themed Easter hunt—what a great way to score a treasure for the grown-ups.

Perfect for: Adults, ages 21+