5 Best Easter Games and Puzzles: Family Fun Guide for 2025

26th March 2025

Easter is a time for family, fun, and creating lasting memories. With research showing that family gaming boosts communication and strengthens bonds, there’s no better way to spend the holiday than with games that bring everyone together. Whether it’s outdoor adventures in the spring sunshine or staying cosy indoors when the British weather has other plans, interactive puzzles and games provide the perfect mix of entertainment and education.

At Happy Puzzle, we believe that play is the key to connection. Our challenging yet fun puzzles encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and plenty of laughter, making Easter gatherings even more special. In this post, we’ll let you in on the 6 best Easter games and puzzles to bring your family together. So, whether you're looking to keep the kids engaged, challenge the adults, or simply share quality time, our puzzles help families fully embrace the holiday, one game at a time.

Educational Benefits: The Hidden Power of Puzzles

Learning through play is a proven approach worldwide, helping children absorb knowledge effortlessly, from singing the ABC song to sorting shapes and colours. We believe the best learning happens when children are having fun. Research shows that puzzles and strategy games enhance problem-solving, logical thinking, and spatial awareness, keeping young minds engaged while they learn.

Encouraging family play and cognitive development is at the heart of what we do. And just because school’s out for Easter doesn’t mean the learning has to stop!

We have worked with over 13,000 UK schools to support learning at all levels. Our expertise extends to children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and those seeking greater challenges, ensuring that every child benefits from our resources. Through Happy Puzzle For Schools, we offer interactive workshops and engaging puzzle sessions, designed to develop thinking skills, teamwork, and confidence. But we can bring the fun home for your kids too with our puzzle parties.

Top 5 Easter Games and Puzzles for 2025

An Easter scavenger hunt sounds like a great idea… until the kids either devour every sugary egg in sight or lose interest halfway through, leaving you to track down the ones still hidden!

If you’re looking for great fun and engaging ways to keep them entertained this Easter, our top 5 family Easter games are perfect for all ages, and just as enjoyable for the grown-ups.

Whether you're planning outdoor adventures or a cosy games night indoors, we’ve got a fantastic selection to bring the whole family together.

Top Outdoor and Indoor Easter Games & Collections

1. The Amazing Flower Kit

The kids are eager to handpick a bouquet for the dinner table… but you'd rather keep your rose bushes intact. The Amazing Flower Kit offers a fun, safe, and mess-free way for them to get creative while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and visual perception.

Perfect for ages 5-12, it’s a great way to discover if you have a budding florist, horticulturist, or garden designer in the family. Who knows? Their Easter arrangement might even outshine yours!

2. Waxidoodles

This game brings creative fun to the whole family. Ideal for children aged 3 and up, it lets you join in the creativity while helping little ones explore letter and shape formation through hands-on play.

The WaxiDoodles modelling sticks are coated in a special wax formula, allowing them to stick to almost any surface, and to each other, with just fingertip pressure. Best of all, they leave no permanent marks, so there’s no need to add stain removal to your spring cleaning list!

A fantastic learning tool, these colourful sticks don’t blend into murky shades (no dreaded brown-green hybrids!) and can be reused time and time again, making it perfect for crafting Easter ornaments, building 3D models, or creating endless imaginative designs.

3. The Genius Collection

If your family prides itself on being experts of games and puzzles, only the best will do. Our Genius Collection is award-winning and designed to challenge even the sharpest minds, making it a fun and exciting addition to your Easter celebrations.

With a variety of educational puzzles tailored to different age groups, everyone can put their brainpower to the test. Whether you're solving tricky puzzles or strategising your next move, this collection ensures fun for the whole family, even if you all need some well-earned couch time after a delicious Easter feast!

Top Picks from our Genius Collection:

The Genius Square: One of our most popular games, it keeps players on their toes as they race to complete a square using nine puzzle pieces. With over 60,000 possible puzzles and five difficulty levels, it’s best for ages 6 and up. This game is perfect for a family showdown, where kids, parents, and even grandparents can join in to test their wits. Who will claim the title of the family's ultimate puzzle champion?
The Genius Star: For those who have mastered The Genius Square and are ready for the next challenge, The Genius Star is sure to put you to the test. With over 165,000 possible puzzles and unexpected twists to navigate, this game takes strategic thinking to a whole new level. Perfect for ages 8 and up, it’s engaging enough to keep the family entertained for hours, so you might want to save it until after dinner unless you’re prepared for a late-night puzzle marathon.
The Genius Connection: If you’ve conquered The Genius Square and The Genius Star and are ready for the next big challenge, test your skills with The Genius Connection. This brand new fast-paced, brain-boosting game pits players against each other in a head-to-head race to connect the pieces before their opponent. With random dice challenges and clever twists, it’s perfect for ages 6 and up, and once you start, you won’t want to stop!

4. Escape Room Games

If your family loves puzzles and problem-solving, our Escape Room Games collection is the perfect way to add excitement to your Easter celebrations. These immersive challenges bring the thrill of escape rooms into your own home with no small spaces required! Whether your little detectives are planning a daring escape, cracking a mysterious case, or working through an interactive envelope challenge, these games will keep everyone entertained for hours.

With a variety of themes and difficulty levels, there’s something for every age and skill level.

Top Picks from our Escape Room Games:

Horrid Henry and the Confiscation Cupboard Chaos: Inspired by the beloved Horrid Henry series, this game challenges players to break into the confiscation cupboard and reclaim their treasures. It’s the perfect mix of mischief (the kind you can keep an eye on!), strategy, and problem-solving, making it a great choice for adventurous kids aged 7-10. Best of all, they’ll be Perfect Peters while you focus on getting everything ready for Easter.
Unlock! Short Adventures - Schrodinger Cat: Part of our Unlock! Short Adventures series, this cooperative card game brings the excitement of an escape room to your tabletop. Packed with mystery, adventure, and a ticking clock, it's perfect for players aged 10 and up, including adults! Get ready to work together, solve puzzles, and beat the challenge before time runs out.
Escape Rooms in an Envelope – Sabotage: Perfect for fans of detective stories and brain-teasing puzzles, this compact yet immersive escape room adventure is packed with hidden clues, all tucked inside an envelope! As part of our Escape Rooms in an Envelope series, you can explore more thrilling challenges and find the perfect one for your family. Since this mystery can be a bit tricky, we recommend playing with children aged 12 and up. Can your family crack the case and stop a high-stakes sabotage before Easter comes to an end?
Escape Rooms in an Envelope – Sabotage: Perfect for fans of detective stories and brain-teasing puzzles, this compact yet immersive escape room adventure is packed with hidden clues, all tucked inside an envelope! As part of our Escape Rooms in an Envelope series, you can explore more thrilling challenges and find the perfect one for your family. Since this mystery can be a bit tricky, we recommend playing with children aged 12 and up. Can your family crack the case and stop a high-stakes sabotage before Easter comes to an end?

5. Outdoor & Garden Games

In the UK, we have to make the most of every moment of sunshine. We offer a fantastic selection of outdoor garden games for you to do just that.

We have games designed for all ages, perfect for children as young as three, and for parents who enjoy letting out their inner child. These games encourage teamwork, strategic thinking, and a healthy dose of friendly competition, making them ideal for family bonding.

Top Picks from our Outdoor Garden Games:

Crazy Golf: As a parent, the days of elegant garden parties with manicured lawns and croquet may be behind you. But why not turn your garden into a miniature golf course instead? This game is a fun way to help children develop hand-eye coordination and precision while navigating creative obstacles. Ideal for kids aged 3-12… and a great way for Dad to sneak in some practice before his next round at the club!
Trampoline Tennis: Get ready for a game that keeps the kids active and the fun bouncing! Trampoline Tennis is all about throwing, catching, and bouncing special trampoline tennis balls–perfect for sparking creativity and inventing your own Olympic-worthy challenges. Perfect for ages 5 and up, it’s a great way to enjoy some playful energy in between prepping a delicious Easter feast. And if the medium size feels a bit big for little hands, check out our Mini Trampoline Tennis for fun-sized bouncing excitement!
Dobble Giant Garden Game: For a game that brings friendly competition without the risk of things heating up, our giant-sized Dobble is the perfect pick. Designed for ages 6 and up, this larger-than-life version of the classic game keeps both kids and adults entertained as they race to spot matches. It’s a fast-paced test of colour recognition, pattern matching, and visual perception, keeping everyone engaged and, quite literally, on their toes. Ideal for outdoor gatherings, it’s the ultimate way to find out who’s the quickest thinker in the family!

Pre-school Easter Activities

Need a fun way to keep little ones under three entertained this Easter, without another rewatch of Hop or Peter Rabbit? We’ve got plenty of fun games for toddlers to support their sensory and motor skill development.

Printing simple activity sheets in advance can be a terrific way to encourage creativity. Colouring and Easter crafts make for an enjoyable, hands-on experience.

Interactive games like spot-the-difference or word puzzles also help stimulate their growing minds. A simple egg-matching game, for example, can boost recognition and memory skills, all while keeping the Easter fun going.

Easter Game Night - Top Tips & Step-by-Step Guide

After a delicious meal, it’s time for some friendly competition. Easter Game Night is here, and the possibilities are endless!

While The Genius Collection, Escape Room Games are fantastic picks, we’ll also share a few other great options and the secret to hosting the ultimate festive game night.

For kids under 3, this might be the perfect moment to settle in with their favourite Easter movies… if their full tummies don’t send them off to sleep first! But if they’re still buzzing with energy, the fun, educational, and interactive games we mentioned earlier will keep them happily engaged while the rest of your friends and family play along.

4 Steps to the Perfect Easter Game Night:

1. Theme and Atmosphere

Decorate with soft pastel colours like pink, yellow, and blue to bring a festive touch. Add plush cushions and comfy seating, and if the evening turns chilly, keep some warm quilts on hand. Soft lighting and gentle background music can help set a relaxed mood… something you’ll definitely appreciate once the competition starts heating up!

2. Plan Game Ideas

Give classic games an Easter twist for a fun-filled family game night! Here are a few ideas to try:

Easter Charades or Pictionary: Act out or draw Easter-themed words for a festive challenge.
Easter Bingo: Swap traditional numbers for Easter images or words to keep things on theme.
Itchy Feet: A Happy Puzzle exclusive! Maybe a holiday wasn’t in the cards this Easter, but you can still explore the world from your living room with this exciting family card game!

If your family prefers to divide and conquer, these group games are a must-try:

Easter Olympics: Set up a fun and safe indoor obstacle course with soft landings. Split into two teams, The Eggs vs. The Bunnies, and race to the finish line!
Möbi: Perfect for small or large families, this game works with teams of 2 to 6 players. Get ready to think fast in this brilliant game–a playful mix of Scrabble and Bananagrams, but with numbers! Kids might just have the upper hand on this one, so don’t be surprised if they suggest the grown-ups brush up on their maths skills!

3. Keep the Snacks Coming!

Game night and good snacks go hand in hand. Whether it’s sandwiches made from Easter leftovers, hot cross buns, crispy air-fryer treats, or classic chips and dip, having something to munch on is essential.

For the little chicks, healthy options like apple slices with peanut butter, juice boxes, and air-fried potato crisps keep them happy and energised. And don’t forget refreshments for the adults because staying hydrated is just as important as staying in the game.

4. Make Winning Sweet with Prizes

No game night is complete without prizes. Stock up on chocolate bunnies and boxes of Easter eggs to reward the winners… and keep a few extra as fun consolation candy. For the little ones, add some adorable Easter-themed toys to the prize stash, ensuring everyone leaves with a smile, no matter the final score.

Bunny Hop to a Close

This year, why not hop away from the traditional Easter egg hunt and leap into something new? Whether you're entertaining younger kids or older ones, Happy Puzzle offers a fun and exciting selection to help you celebrate Easter. From interactive puzzles to engaging games, our family-friendly products ensure that everyone has a great time. Ready to make this Easter unforgettable? Purchase from our wide range today or contact us for expert tips on turning any holiday into a memorable celebration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a fun alternative to an Easter egg hunt for older kids and adults?

Try an Escape Room in an Envelope where players solve riddles to unlock a mystery, no running around required.

What are some fun Easter games for pre-teens?

If you’re looking to keep kids between the ages of 8-11 entertained, try more challenging educational Easter activities like word puzzles or word searches with themed clues. You can also level up a traditional egg hunt by making them solve riddles to find all the eggs. Alternatively, a fun Easter DIY for them is to decorate plastic bottles and set up a bowling pins challenge.

How can I make Easter fun and interactive for the whole family if the weather doesn’t cooperate?

Engage family members and friends of all ages with an indoor house-wide scavenger hunt with hidden clues inside a basket of puzzles. Or challenge everyone to a freeze dance contest with an Easter playlist, if you stop moving when the music cuts off, you stay in the game.