20 Best Easter Games for Large Groups (A New Spin on Fun)
Remember that Easter when you were all set to host the ultimate large group get-together, only to realize your game plan was as stale as last year’s Peeps?
You’re not alone.
It’s like deciding to play the same playlist at every party and wondering why the dance floor’s empty.
But what if I told you that tweaking those traditional Easter games could make your big party the talk of the town?
It’s about making those classic games bigger, better, and perfect for a crowd.
This year, let’s mix it up a bit and supercharge familiar (and not so familiar) Easter activities into epic group games.
Ready to turn this Easter into one of those “You had to be there” kind of parties?
Let’s dive in!
Fun Easter Games for Large Groups That They’ll Absolutely Love
1. Easter Egg Hunt
Objective: Find hidden eggs…lots of hidden eggs
Materials: Plastic eggs, candy, small prizes, several places to hide the eggs (inside, outside, or both)
Setup: Fill eggs with candy or prizes and hide all over the designated area
Game Play: Players rush to find the hidden eggs and collect the candy or prizes inside them. The player with the most eggs at the end wins.
Large Group and Twisty Variation(s):
- Color-Coded Teams: Assign each team a color, and they can only collect eggs of that color. This encourages strategy and teamwork, as players must decide whether to go for the closest egg or search for their specific color.
- Egg Hunt Relay: Divide the large group into teams and turn the egg hunt into a relay race. Each team member must find and collect a specific number of eggs before tagging the next player to go. This keeps everyone involved throughout the game.
- Puzzle Piece Hunt: Inside each egg, place a piece of a puzzle. Teams must find all their eggs to complete their puzzle first. This adds an additional challenge beyond just collecting eggs and encourages teamwork to solve the puzzle.
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2. Egg Toss
Objective: Toss egg back and forth without breaking
Materials: Hard boiled eggs…or raw ones if you’re feeling like a messy fun
Setup: No setup needed; just a starting point for the teams
Game Play: Partners stand a few feet away from each other and start tossing the egg back and forth, taking steps back each time they catch it successfully. The team that tosses the egg farthest without breaking it wins.
Large Group and Twisty Variation(s):
- Do it Together: Have multiple egg toss games going simultaneously with pairs spaced far apart
- Multi-Egg Spoon Race: Participants must balance more than one egg on their spoon, or carry a spoon in each hand, each with an egg. This significantly increases the challenge of balancing and reaching the finish line.
- Egg Toss with a Twist: Each round, introduce a new rule (e.g., toss with your non-dominant hand, toss while spinning, etc.). This keeps the game unpredictable and levels the playing field for all the players.
- Egg Toss Roulette: Mix in a few raw eggs with hard-boiled ones. Teams don’t know if their egg is raw or hard-boiled, adding suspense to each catch.Use multiple courses for heats and finals
3. Egg Spoon Race
Objective: Balance egg on spoon and race
Materials: Plastic, hard boiled eggs, spoons
Setup: Designate a clear start and finish line
Game Play: Players balance an egg on a spoon and race from start to finish. The first player to cross without dropping the egg wins. If the egg drops, they must go back to the start.
Large Group and Twisty Variation(s):
- Make it bigger: Lengthen course for greater challenge in larger spaces
- Time for a Bracket Challenge: Split race into age brackets or select heats and finals
- Catch with a Catch: After a few successful tosses, teams must perform a small challenge (e.g., do a dance move, answer a trivia question, etc.) before the next toss. If they fail, they face a small penalty, like stepping farther apart.
“Have games that people want to play. And make sure that they’re fun enough and interesting enough for people who aren’t playing the games to want to watch them. Not everyone is gonna be the life of the party, but they’ll sure enjoy watching the life of the party act a hot mess trying to win a game. “ – Aquita, Fun Party Tips
4. Giant Egg Body Balancer
Objective: Pick up giant egg without hands, toes, forearms or mouth
Materials: Large plastic Easter egg (5+ inches)
Setup: Sit on floor with egg in front
Gameplay: You have 30 secs to stand up while balancing egg above waist without restricted body parts
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Egg Balancing Teams: Split into two or more teams. Players take turns individually balancing and picking up the egg within 30 seconds. Teams get a point for each successful member. Most total team points wins.
- Blindfolded Family Challenges: Call up multiple pairs, families or groups (2-6 players) at a time. Blindfolded eams work together to get 1 person standing up with the egg balanced. The person trying to get up doesn’t wear a blind fold and guides the team.
- Relay Balancers: Form two lines with multiple teams per line. First players try balancing and picking up the egg in 30 secs. They then pass the egg to the next person and go to the end of the line. First team to have every member complete the challenge wins!
5. Spring Showers
Objective: To toss as many Cheetos puffs onto team members’ whipped cream-covered shower caps.
Materials: shower caps for each team volunteer, whipped cream or shaving cream, Cheetos puffs, prizes (optional, but oh, so much fun!)
Set It Up: Split guests into teams of 2-4 players. Have one player per team put on a shower cap, then top it with a generous amount of creamy goodness. Designate a throwing line. Now just add Cheetos!
Gameplay: The non-shower capped teammates stand at the throw line and toss Cheetos at their partner’s head, trying to get as many stuck in the cream as possible.
Keep playing until time runs out or cream disappears! Each Cheeto scores 1 point. The team with the most tosses stuck wins bragging rights and prizes.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Beef It Up: Use multiple “shower stations” for more simultaneous play
- Distance Challenge: Increase the distance from the throw line in each round, making it harder to land Cheetos on the caps. The team that successfully lands Cheetos from the furthest distance wins.
- Blindfolded Toss: The person throwing the Cheetos is blindfolded, relying on verbal guidance from their team to aim. This variation emphasizes communication and trust.
- Team Rotation: After each round, rotate roles within the team so everyone gets a chance to wear the shower cap and throw Cheetos. This keeps the game fair and fun for all participants.
6. Egg Decorating
Objective: Decorate hard boiled eggs
Materials: Hard boiled eggs, colored dyes, art supplies
Setup: Set out hard boiled eggs and decorating supplies
Game Play: Players decorate eggs to look like animals or other fun creations. Vote on the best and most creative eggs.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Set up decorating at long tables to accommodate more participants
- Include quick, easy decor methods for younger kids alongside more advanced techniques
- Split into table teams that collectively decorate giant eggs for a competition
Some other ideas that could be used: Judge’s Choice, Best Use of Materials, Most Elegant, Pop Culture Egg, and Dynamic Duo/Team for collaborative entries. Lots of fun ways to recognize creativity and participations with silly egg decorating competitions.
7. Easter Egg Basketball
Objective: Toss eggs into a hoop or basket
Materials: Eggs, basket or hula hoop, tape as boundary line
Setup: Place basket or hula hoop on the ground, mark shooting boundary line with tape
Game Play: Players stand behind the boundary line and take turns tossing eggs into the hoop or basket. Score points for each basket. Player with the most points wins.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Use multiple hoops/baskets for simultaneous games on separate “courts”. Assign point values to different hoops.
- Form teams of 4-5 players. Each player gets 2 shots per round. Teams combine score each round, highest scoring after 5 rounds wins.
- Set up long rows of hoops/baskets. Play elimination style – each player gets 1 shot at each hoop, those who miss are eliminated until a winner remains.
- For more players, decrease the number of shots per person
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8. Posing With Your Peeps Scavenger Hunt
Objective: Be the first team to complete a creative photo scavenger hunt with Peeps
Materials: Peeps, props, cameras or smartphone, scavenger hunt list
Setup: Give each team a Peep and scavenger list
Gameplay: Check off scavenger hunt items by taking pictures posing your Peep or with your peep. Get creative with backgrounds, outfits and props! First team to complete their list and show photos wins.
Possible Scavenger Hunt List:
- Wearing sunglasses with Peep
- High-fiving your Peep
- Giving your Peep piggyback ride
- Playing sport with Peep as ball
- Balancing Peep on your head
- Reading book to Peep
- Playing musical instrument for Peep
- Dressing in matching outfit with Peep
- Having a picnic with Peep
- Peep standing on your shoulder
Go for humor and silly themes. Come up with funny concepts, puns, or situations to show off your Peep’s personality in the photos.
9. The Great Egg Toss Off
Objective: Toss the most plastic Easter eggs into the opposing team’s basket in the time limit
Materials: plastic Easter eggs (at least 30-40), 2 baskets, timer, small prizes or candy (optional, but always a fun added element!)
Setup:
- Divide players into 2 teams
- Teams stand on opposite sides of the playing area, about 10-15 feet apart
- Place baskets upside down in front of each team
- Scatter plastic eggs in center of play area between teams
- Set timer for 2 minutes
Gameplay:
- Say “Go!” and start timer
- Teams rush to collect plastic eggs and toss them one-by-one into the other team’s basket
- Players cannot cross the center line or deliberately interfere with other teams or with the other team’s shots.
- Once an egg is in the basket, it’s no longer in play. If it falls to the floor/ground, then it can be picked up and used against the other team.
- When timer goes off, count number of eggs in each basket
- Team with the most eggs scored in their basket wins
Large Group and Twisty Variation(s):
(You’ll Need A lot More Room For These Versions)
- Spoon Pass: Players hold spoons in their mouths and pass the egg down the line on the spoon without using hands or dropping it.
- Nose Dribble: Gently bounce or roll the egg from player to player using only their nose to move the egg.
- The Wobbly Walk: Pass while walking heel-to-toe down the line without steadying yourself.
Get creative with the pass challenges – focus is fun, not just speed. Crowds love watching the silly ways teams move eggs down the lines.
10. Egg & Spoon Obstacle Course
Objective: Navigate obstacles without dropping an egg in a spoon
Materials: Eggs, spoons, course materials (cones, hula hoops, balance beams, chalk markings etc)
Setup: Design obstacle course with various challenges
Game Play: Players hold an egg on spoon and navigate through the entire obstacle course without dropping it. First to complete successfully wins.
Large Group and Twisty Variations:
- Use multiple identical courses set up side-by-side for simultaneous races
- Form relay teams of 3-5 players passing one egg & spoon down the line
- Make it a team cooperation challenge seeing groups get one member through with help
“Have some low-key activities going for friends who need a break from the action. Not everyone wants to be “on” for the entire party. ” – Aquita, Fun Party Tips
11. Guess How Many Jelly Beans
Objective: Guess how many jelly beans are in jar
Materials: Clear jar, jelly beans
Setup: Fill a clear jar with jelly beans. Have contestants sign up and record guesses.
Game Play: The person who guesses closest to the actual amount in the jar wins the jelly beans.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Team Estimate Challenge: Divide participants into large teams. Each team collaborates to come up with a group guess for the number of jelly beans in the jar. This fosters teamwork and strategic thinking.
- Multi-Jar Mystery: Set up stations with jars of varying sizes and shapes, each filled with different types of beans or candies. Teams must submit guesses for each jar, and the team with the highest total correct guesses wins. This variation adds complexity and a sensory exploration aspect.
- Hint Milestones: Offer hints about the number of jelly beans in the jar at certain points in the event (e.g., after a team wins a mini-game or challenge), making strategic timing an essential factor.
12. Egghead Balance Bust
Objective: Balance egg while bending to pick up another
Materials: 2 plastic egg halves
Setup: Balance one egg half on head, place other by feet
Gameplay: Bend down and pick up a second egg without dropping the one on your head.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Obstacle Course Egghead: Participants must navigate an obstacle course while balancing the egg on their head and then bend down to pick up a second egg at the end. This tests both balance and agility.
- Team Relay Balance: Turn the challenge into a relay race where participants must balance the egg, get the second egg, and then pass both eggs to the next team member. The process is repeated until each time has gone. The first
- Egghead Balance Tag: Incorporate a gentle tag game where participants must balance the egg while avoiding being tagged by “it.” “It” also has a half an egg balanced on his (or her) head. If they’re tagged or drop their egg, they take a turn as “it.”
13. Egg Bowling Bean Bag Toss
Objective: Toss bean bags to knock down egg bowling pins
Materials: big plastic Easter eggs (5 inches or more), bean bags
Setup: Stand egg “pins” in bowling formation
Game Play: Players toss bean bags to knock down eggs. Score like in bowling. Prizes for strikes and spares.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Multi-Lane Eggstravaganza: Set up several lanes of egg “pins” simultaneously to allow multiple teams to compete side by side, adding a lively competitive atmosphere.
- Blindfolded Bean Bag Toss: Have one team member guide another blindfolded player to toss the bean bags. This tests communication and adds a hilarious twist.
- Egg Pin Mix-Up: Randomly assign different point values to each egg “pin” or color them differently. Players must strategize which pins to target for maximum points.
- Mystery Egg Pin: One egg “pin” contains a secret bonus score or prize. If knocked down, it adds a special advantage or reward for the team.
Practice Makes Perfect: Have a practice round before the game starts. This allows players to get a feel for the weight of the bean bags and the best throwing technique to knock down the egg “pins.”
14. Egg Relay Obstacle Course
Objective: Complete obstacles with egg and spoon
Materials: Eggs, spoons, obstacles
Setup: Set up a course with obstacles like tunnels, mazes, balance beam, etc.
Game Play: Pass the egg and spoon from one team member to the next to navigate obstacles with a spoon without dropping eggs. Fastest team times wins.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Blindfolded Obstacle Navigation: One member must navigate a part of the course blindfolded, guided by the shouts and directions of their teammates.
- Special Ability Stations: At certain obstacles, players must perform a special action, like hopping or walking backward while balancing the egg.
- Rescue Run: Teams must “rescue” additional eggs from certain obstacles without dropping any, requiring careful planning and dexterity.
- Swap and Sprint: At random intervals, an air horn sounds, signaling teams must swap the egg carrier instantly, adding a frantic and fun rush to the game.
Know Your Team: Assign each part of the obstacle course to the team member whose skills best match the challenge. For example, the most agile person might tackle the balance beam, while the most vocal could guide the blindfolded member.
15. Egg Scramble
Objective: Assemble egg puzzle pieces fastest
Materials: Puzzle pieces (cutout of giant egg picture or any other spring-themed image), timer
Setup: Cut paper image of egg into puzzle pieces and place in basket; make sure the picture is made of cardstock for durability if possible
Game Play: teams scramble to assemble their puzzle pieces into egg picture. Team with fastest time wins the prize.
Large group and Twisty Variation(s):
- Puzzle Piece Hunt: Before assembling the puzzle, teams must find their puzzle pieces hidden around the area. This combines the excitement of a hunt with the challenge of puzzle assembly.
- Themed Puzzles: Each team assembles a different spring-themed puzzle. Once completed, teams present a quick creative story about their image, adding a storytelling element to the game.
- Obstacle Puzzle Assembly: Teams assemble their puzzles in an area with small obstacles or distractions (e.g., soft plush eggs being tossed around), requiring focus amid chaos.
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16. Easter Egg Maze Dash
Objective: Guide blindfolded teammates through chalk maze to prize eggs fastest. Each teammate has to have a turn.
Materials: Chalk, blindfolds, small prize-filled plastic eggs
Setup: Draw maze outline on pavement with chalk. Place prize eggs inside.
Gameplay: Verbally guide blind players through the maze to find eggs. They’re out if they step outside the lines. Most successful runs in 1 minute wins.
Large Group and Twisty Variation(s):
- Team Relay Maze Dash: Teams are divided into smaller groups. Each member must complete the maze dash before the next can start, with the team’s total time recorded.
- Multi-Maze Dash: Create several mazes with varying difficulties. Teams decide which member tackles which maze, strategizing based on skill and confidence.
- Nighttime Glow Maze: Use glow-in-the-dark chalk or lights to create the maze for a nighttime event. This adds an exciting visual element and increases the challenge.
- Egg Collector’s Dash: Scatter more eggs throughout the maze. Collecting eggs deducts time from the team’s total, but dropping any adds time, balancing speed with care.
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17. Peeps War
Objective: Line up marshmallow Peeps and use plastic eggs as projectiles to knock them off tables. Be the last one with an upright Peep to win this sweet battle.
Materials Needed: at least 7 Marshmallow Peeps for each player, plastic Easter eggs
Set Up: Stand Peeps along the edges of tables in front of players. Give each player 3-5 plastic eggs to throw.
Gameplay: On “Go!” toss your plastic eggs, aiming to knock your opponent’s Peeps over the edge one by one. If your Peep gets hit and falls, you’re out! Quick throws and sharp aim will win.
Large Group and Twisty variation(s):
- Team Battles: Split into teams and each team has a set number of Peeps. The last team with any Peeps standing wins.
- Rapid-Fire Rounds: Set a timer for each round. Players get unlimited throws within the time limit, adding intensity.
- Obstacle Course: Add obstacles on the table, like cups or small boxes, for more challenging shots.
18. Egg Roulette
Objective: Be the first one of a group of players to crack raw egg on head…weird, right? But, sooo much fun!
Materials: Carton of eggs (1 for each set of players) with 1 raw egg hidden
Setup: Put all hard boiled eggs in carton with 1 raw
Game Play: Players take turns selecting an egg and cracking on their head. The one who gets raw egg wins a prize. And it should be a good one!
Large Group and Twisty variations:
- Multiple Egg Rounds: Include several raw eggs in the carton, increasing the chances and suspense.
- Egg Roulette Relay: Make it a relay race where each team member must crack an egg before the next person goes.
- Blind Selection: Blindfold players when choosing an egg to add an element of surprise.
19. Easter Family Feud
Objective: Guess the most popular responses to Easter-related survey questions in order to earn the most points and win the game. The goal is to rack up more points than the opposing team by having your answers match the most common survey responses for the Easter questions posed by the host.
Materials: Two teams of 5, a host, easter survey question cards
Setup: Split up into two teams that’ll go head to head. Pick someone to be the host who’ll read questions and keep score.
Gameplay:
- The host pulls a card with an Easter survey question. One player from each team comes up and tries to guess the most popular response.
- Teams earn points based on whether their answers match the most popular survey responses. Whoever racks up the most points by the end wins!
- Finish with a lightnin’ round of rapid-fire questions to end the game.
Large Group and Twisty variations:
- Outdoor Mega Feud: Take the game outside with larger teams (10-15 per side) and use a microphone to ensure everyone hears the questions. Have a giant scoreboard for an authentic game show feel. This allows for more participants and audience engagement.
- Easter Egg Hunt Mashup: Before playing Family Feud, hide Easter eggs with survey questions inside. Each team hunts for eggs, and the questions they find become the ones they answer during the game. This adds an exciting pre-game activity and a physical element to the strategy.
- Costume Team Feud: Each team dresses up according to a specific Easter theme (e.g., Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, spring flowers). It adds a fun, visual element and team spirit. Award bonus points for the best-dressed team or most creative theme.
Secret Sabotage Card: Each team gets one “Sabotage Card” they can play once during the game to make the opposing team answer a notoriously difficult question. This twist adds an element of surprise and strategy, as teams must decide the best moment to use their sabotage.
20. Easter Egg Hot Potato
Objective: Pass egg quickly while music plays
Materials: egg (hard boiled) and a way to play music….loudly
Setup: Players sit/stand in a circle.
Game Play: Pass egg around while music plays. Player holding the egg when music stops is eliminated. Continue until there’s only one person left.
Large Group & Twisty Variations:
- Themed Music Rounds: Have everyone stand. Each round, change the music to different themes (e.g., ’80s, disco, movie soundtracks). Players must pass the egg in a way that matches the music style (e.g., disco dance moves). This variation adds a fun twist and encourages creativity.
- Egg Wraps & Daring Traps: Wrap the egg in multiple layers of wrapping paper, each layer containing a challenge, dare, or wins a small prize. When the music stops, the player holding the egg must unwrap a layer and perform the challenge or wins a small prize. If the player gets a challenge slip and completes the challenge successfully, they stay in the game, if they don’t they’re out and the game continues until there’s one person left.
- Freeze & Reverse: At random intervals, the music controller can shout “Freeze!” or “Reverse!” At “Freeze,” everyone must stop passing until the music starts again. At “Reverse,” the direction of passing changes. This twist keeps players on their toes, adding unpredictability and laughter to the game.
- Divide and conquer. Have multiple small groups playing Easter Egg Hot Potato at the same time.
Engaging Games = Happy Groups of Guests at Easter Parties
Having different games and activities to rotate through is key for holding a bigger crowd’s interest. Some guests may want to socialize while others are drawn to lively games at different moments.
You need a balance involves having static, non-active activities available for guests who want to take a “break” from the bigger crowd.
Here’s some suggestions of what you could offer at your next large group Easter gathering:
- Craft Station: Provide supplies like paper, glue, markers, stickers, etc. for people to make their own Easter-themed crafts and cards to take home. This gives guests something creative and hands-on to do while sitting and socializing.
- Photo Booth: Set up a DIY photo booth with fun Easter props and signs for guests to take silly group shots to remember the party. Great for sharing later on social media too.
- Lounge Area: Designate a comfy seating spot with cushions, pillows, bean bags to give guests a cozy area to relax and chat in between activities.
- Self-Serve Snacks: Have Easter-themed snacks like bunny crackers and trail mixes available for munching unlimited so guests can grab food easily whenever hungry.
- Music Playlist: Curate an upbeat Easter playlist to play in the background all event long to set a festive mood that people can sing, clap or dance along to as they wish. The music energizes the space without requiring active participation.
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Your Turn
Have a favorite large group Easter game you like to play that wasn’t mentioned? Share your ideas in the comments below.