30 Epic Outdoor Easter Games Everyone Is OBSESSED With

Looking for high-energy Easter games that are perfect for outdoor play? You’re in good company.

Every host and family faces the challenge of picking games that deliver maximum excitement and energy.

What if you had access to outdoor Easter games that guarantee laughter, action, and a bit of mess?

Below, discover a list of high-energy games perfect for those who love a good dash, splash, and laugh, designed to keep the fun meter at its peak – specifically designed for maximum fun and minimum indoor safety.

Think of this as your essential guide for turbocharging your Easter festivities with games that demand movement, energy, a good hose down afterwards – or maybe a mixture of the three.

Ready to amp up your Easter with outdoor activities? 

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Outdoor Prep 101 – From Checks to Chicks

Before the Easter fun begins, take a few simple steps to get your outdoor area ready for peeps of all ages. Our outdoor party prep guide covers key safety checks to create a fun yet careful zone for games and activities:

• Define a clear play area with rope, chalk, cones etc.
• Cover concrete or pavement with tarps, grass/fake turf for softer landing
• Have a first aid station and kit available just in case
• Check for bee nests, poison ivy, etc beforehand
• Have all supplies for games ready and available.

1. Easter Bunny Hop Game

Objective: The objective is to race teammates in a relay while hopping like bunnies. This active game is all about fun!

What You’ll Need:

• Open space (backyard, park)
• Cones or markers for start/finish lines
• Bunny ears or tails (optional)

Set It Up:

Divide players into teams and line them up at the start. Mark a turnaround point across the yard.

Let’s Play!:

On “Go!” the first player on each team hops to the finish line and back. No running or walking allowed – only bunny hops. Then they tag the next teammate to take a turn hopping. First team to finish hopping wins.

Variations:

• Obstacle course: Set up cones or hula hoops to hop in and out of.
• Three-legged race: Players pair up and tie their inside legs together, then race in a bunny hop while attached at the leg.
• Hopping relay: Each player hops out and back, passing a basket with plastic eggs to the next teammate.

2. Outdoor Easter Scavenger Hunt

Objective: The goal is to explore the outdoors and find hidden surprises. Get ready to solve clues and collect treats!

What You’ll Need:

• Plastic eggs, small toys, candy, coins, etc to hide
• Baskets
• Clue sheets

Set It Up:

Hide plastic eggs, treats and prizes outdoors. Write clue sheets guiding players to the hiding spots.

Let’s Play!:

Hand out clue sheets and baskets and let players loose to start hunting! The first one to complete their clue sheet and find all the goodies wins.

Variations:

• Photo hunt: Instead of collecting items, players take photos of what they find. Most creative photos win!
• Night hunt: Hide glow sticks or flashlights instead and play after dark.
• Team hunt: Players split into teams, with each team getting different clues to solve.

3. Flour Egg Toss

Objective: Toss egg-shaped bean bags filled with flour back and forth without cracking them open! This silly game ends when the flour starts flying.

What You’ll Need:

• Plastic Easter eggs
• Flour
• Funnel (optional)
• Spoons
• Tape (optional)

Set It Up:

Fill plastic eggs halfway with flour and seal tightly.

Let’s Play!:

Partners stand 5-10 feet apart, then gently toss their flour egg back and forth, catching it after each throw. After each catch, partners take one step farther back. If an egg breaks open, that team is out! The last duo still playing wins.

4. Easter Human Pinata

Objective: This exciting twist on pinata turns a player into a walking loot bag! Chase and grab treats right off the human pinata.

Materials:

• Small toys/candy/coins
• Tape or glue
• Old t-shirts

Set It Up:

Tape or glue surprises onto old t-shirts. Have pinatas wear the filled shirts over their own clothes.

Let’s Play!:

On “Go” players run to catch the pinatas and grab treats right off their shirts. Play until all surprises have been claimed.

Variations:

• Themed costumes: Pinatas can dress as bunnies, chicks or eggs. Hunters have to chase their character.
• Two pinatas: Have double the fun with a pinata team-up! Hunters have to strategize who to target first.
• Musical pinatas: When music plays, pinatas dance and tease. When it stops, hunters can grab stuff off of the human pinata’s shirt

5. Kubb

Objective: to knock over your opponents kubbs, before they knock over yours

Set Up:

• Place 5 kubbs evenly spaced along each baseline.
• Place the king piece in the center of the playing field.

Let’s Play:

• Teams take turns throwing 6 batons at the opponent’s kubbs to try to knock them over.
• Kubbs must be thrown back into play by the opposing team once knocked down.
• The objective is to knock over all opponent’s kubbs before knocking over the king.
• Knocking over the king prematurely results in a loss.

Throwing Rules:

• Baton throws must be underhand, vertical spins.
• Kubbs can be thrown in any direction when returning them to play.
• Players must stand behind the baseline when throwing.

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Game Name	Players	Setup Time	Cost	Mess Factor
Easter Bunny Hop Game	Teams	10 minutes	Low	Low
Outdoor Easter Scavenger Hunt	Individuals/Teams	15-30 minutes	Low to Medium	Low
Flour Egg Toss	Pairs	5 minutes	Low	High
Easter Human Pinata	Teams	15 minutes	Low to Medium	Low
Kubb	Teams	5 minutes	Medium	Low

6. Easter Egg Poppers

Objective: To pop open hanging Easter eggs filled with surprises, collecting candies, toys, or discovering fun activities and prizes.

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs
• Small candies, toys, or paper slips with activities or prizes
• Drill or sharp object (for making holes in the eggs)
• String or straws (for creating loops)
• Tree branches or other hanging surfaces

Setup:

1. Fill the Eggs: Load up those plastic Easter eggs with a variety of small goodies. Think mini chocolates, bouncy balls, or little notes that could lead to a huge Easter quest.
2. Prep the Eggs: Carefully make those holes a tad bigger at the ends of each egg. You’ll want them just right for threading through your looped string or straw.
3. Hang ‘Em High: Tie those looped strings or straws through your eggs and hang them from branches, beams, or wherever you’ve got some good hanging spots. Mix up the heights to keep things interesting.

Let’s Play:

1. Egg Popping Time: Players get to take their turn tugging on those loops. With each pull, an egg will pop open, showering them with treats or surprises.
2. Gather Your Goodies: As those eggs pop open, it’s a scramble to collect the falling treasures.
3. Prize Patrol: Keep an eye out for those special slips of paper. They might just lead you to an epic Easter adventure or a delightful prize.

Variations:

1. Team Egg-stravaganza: Use those different colored eggs to designate teams. Each team could aim to collect their color, or maybe gather a full rainbow of egg colors for a bonus prize.
2. Egg-venture Quest: Some of those paper slips could have challenges or activities. Imagine finding a slip that sends you on a mini scavenger hunt or requires you to do your best chicken dance before claiming a special Easter treat.
3. Puzzle Hunt: Hide pieces of a puzzle in those eggs. As players collect them, they can start piecing together a larger image that reveals the location of a grand Easter prize.

7. Easter Egg Blindfold Basketball

Objective: To score as many “egg baskets” as possible by tossing water balloons (pretend they’re Easter eggs!) into a bucket while blindfolded.

Materials:

• Water balloons (colored like Easter eggs)
• Blindfolds
• A large bucket or bin
• Timer

Setup:

• Place the bucket about 5 feet away from the throwing line.
• Fill water balloons and keep them close to the throwing line.
• Divide players into teams.

Let’s Play:

• Each player takes turns being blindfolded at the throwing line.
• On “go,” the player has 1 minute to toss as many water balloon “eggs” into the bucket as possible.
• Count each successful toss as a point.

Variations:

1. Egg-citing Relay: Turn it into a relay race where each team member must run to the bucket to make a toss before tagging the next player.
2. Bunny Hop Toss: Players must hop like bunnies to the line before throwing their balloon.
3. Color Code Score: Each balloon (or plastic Easter egg) color represents a different point value if it makes it into the bucket. Mix up the colors for strategic throwing.

8. Steal the Egg

Objective: Steal eggs from the center and accumulate them for your team.

Materials: Eggs, two teams, and a referee.

Setup: Place eggs in the center of the play area.

Let’s Play: The referee calls out numbers, and players with that number race to grab an egg for their team.

Variations:

1. Themed Eggs: Use themed eggs for different point values.
2. Obstacle Dash: Add obstacles between players and the eggs.
3. Blindfold Grab: Players are blindfolded and must find the eggs

9. Bunny Balance Blind

Objective: Show off your bunny-like balance by keeping a plastic, raw, or hardboiled egg filled  on your head while blindfolded.

Materials:

• an egg for each player (plastic, raw, or hardboiled)
• Blindfolds
• Timer

Setup:

• Each player gets an egg and a blindfold
• Players are divided into teams for head-to-head matchups.

Gameplay:

• Blindfolded, players place the egg on their heads and lift their heads up. 
• They also have to lift their leg
• The goal is to balance the egg for 1 minute without dropping it or falling over – while their leg is lifted.
• Each successful balance scores a point for the player’s team.

Variations:

1. Egg Walk: Instead of standing still, players must walk a short distance without spilling their “egg.”
2. Easter Obstacle Course: Add obstacles players must navigate while balancing their cups.
3. Team Tower: Teams must work together to stack a certain number of cups on each other’s heads without any falling.

10. Water Gun Tie Dye

Objective: Squirt white shirts or socks with colorful water for a cool tie-dye effect. This creative game makes a wearable souvenir.

Materials:

• White t-shirts or socks
• Washable fabric dye
• Large bins or buckets
• Water guns

Set It Up:

Fill bins with a few inches of dyed water – make each bin a different color.

Let’s Play:

Grab water guns and take aim! Squirt the shirts to create colorful tie dye designs.

Variations:

• Team dye: Assign a color bin to each team. Most vibrant shirt color wins.
• Rainbow wave:Line up shirts in a row and take turns dyeing just a section.
• Tie dye toss: Toss dyed sponges or water balloons at the shirts.

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Games	Players	Setup Time	Cost	Mess Factor
Easter Egg Poppers	Individuals	20 minutes	Low	Low
Easter Egg Blindfold Basketball	Teams	10 minutes	Low	Medium
Steal the Egg	Teams	5 minutes	Low	Medium
Bunny Balance Blind	Teams	5 minutes	Low	Medium
Water Gun Tie Dye	Teams	15 minutes	Medium	High

11. Flour Balloon Bomb Race

Objective: To be the first to blow up a balloon filled with flour until it pops, making the biggest mess possible!

Materials:

• Balloons
• Flour
• Funnels

Setup: Fill balloons with a few spoonfuls of flour using funnels. Have kids sit around a table with their balloon.

Gameplay: On “go”, kids blow up their balloon as fast as they can until it pops, exploding flour everywhere. First one to pop their balloon wins!

Variations:

• Have an adult hide candy or small toys in some of the balloons as prizes
• Compete in teams and combine score of how long it takes to pop all balloons
• Use colored flour or add glitter for even more mess and fun explosions!
• Take it outdoors for an epic flour battle balloon popping race

12. Water Balloon Pinata Eggstravaganza

Objective: Have a smashing good time breaking water balloon “eggs” that are hanging from a structure, blindfolded, to release Easter treats or confetti.

Materials:

• Water balloons (filled with water, confetti, or small wrapped candies)
• String or rope to hang balloons
• Blindfold
• Stick or bat

Setup:

• Hang filled water balloons at different heights from a tree, frame, or ceiling.
• Blindfold and spin the player before giving them the bat.

Gameplay:

• Players take turns being blindfolded and spun around.
• They then try to break as many balloons as they can in a given time.
• Each broken balloon reveals a surprise or scores points.

Variations:

1. Egg Hunt Smash: Hide water balloons around the yard. Players must find and smash them with their bat.
2. Color Smash: Assign different point values to balloon colors.  Extra perks or special challenges for those high-value targets.
3. Tag Team Piñata: Teams take turns, where one member finds and guides the blindfolded smasher to the balloons.

13. Egg Spoon Speedster

Objective: Balance a raw egg on a wooden spoon in your mouth and race laps as fast as you can in 1 minute without dropping. Most completed laps wins solo or for a team.

Materials : Wooden spoons, raw eggs, timer

Set Up: Give each player a spoon to hold in their mouth with a raw egg balanced on it. Have players line up for start.

Game Play: Start race walking fast in laps while concentrating to not drop fragile cargo. Teams can race together, but stay in your lane. Most laps completed in time wins.

14. Rice Mold Easter Sculpture

Objective: Create the best sculpture using sticky rice within a time limit.Materials:

• Cooked sticky rice
• Tables or large plates for molding
• Timer

Setup: Divide the sticky rice among teams and set up workstations.

Gameplay: Teams race against the clock to mold their rice into Easter-themed sculptures.

15. Spring Fever

Objective: Cool down your teammate’s “spring fever” by successfully tossing and landing a chilled washcloth on their forehead.

Materials:

• Chilled washcloths (one per team)
• A marked distance of about 10 feet

Setup:

• Teams of two face each other, standing about 10 feet apart.
• One washcloth per team, chilled in advance.

Gameplay:

• One player tosses the chilled washcloth aiming to land it on their partner’s forehead.
• The toss must be done in such a way that the washcloth stays on the forehead without any assistance.
• The first team to achieve a successful “cool down” wins.

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Game	Players	Setup Time	Cost	Mess Factor
Flour Balloon Bomb Race	Individuals	5 minutes	Low	High
Water Balloon Pinata	Individuals	15 minutes	Low	High
Egg Spoon Speedster	Teams	5 minutes	Low	High
Rice Mold Easter Sculpture	Teams	15 minutes	Low	Medium
Spring Fever	Teams	5 minutes	Low	Low

16. Melt the Ice – Easter Edition

Objective: Be the first pair to free a penny trapped in a colorful ice cube by melting it, using teamwork and creative strategies.

Materials:

• Ice cubes colored with food dye (to add that Easter vibrancy)
• Pennies, one embedded in the center of each ice cube
• Paper plates for each team
• Optional tools for melting (you can decide on limitations, like breath, hands, or warm water in a spray bottle)

Setup:

• Prepare your ice cubes in advance by freezing pennies in the center of each cube, using food coloring to dye the ice cubes in bright, Easter egg colors.
• Give each pair a paper plate with their vibrant ice cube placed on it.

Gameplay:

• On “go,” pairs work together to melt the ice cube as quickly as possible to get the penny.
• Teams must decide on their approach, whether it’s using their hands, breath, or any other permitted method to accelerate the melting without breaking the ice cube.

Variations:

1. Easter Egg Hunt: Before the game starts, have an Easter egg hunt where each egg contains a hint or tool (like a small squirt bottle) that can be used to melt the ice faster.
2. Relay Style: Turn it into a relay where after a certain time, teammates must switch roles, or incorporate tasks like hopping back and forth between a designated point before continuing to melt the ice.
3. Color Matching: Each team gets an ice cube that matches the color of an Easter egg they find. Each color could have different properties or challenges, like some ice cubes being larger (taking longer to melt) or containing more than one penny for extra points.

17. Easter Water Color Fight

Objective: Soak and color your opponents’ white t-shirts with water guns filled with colored water, turning each shirt into a vibrant masterpiece.

Materials:

• White t-shirts
• Water guns
• Non-toxic water colors or washable paint
• Goggles for eye protection

Setup:

Fill water guns with water mixed with different colors. Make sure everyone is wearing a white t-shirt and goggles.

Gameplay:

• On “go,” players run around the area, squirting colored water at each other.
• The game ends when everyone is thoroughly colored, or you run out of water.

Variations:

1. Egg Targets: Wear paper egg targets on the shirts. Specific points for hitting each target.
2. Bunny Run: Incorporate a “bunny run” where players must hop between safe zones while avoiding getting sprayed.
3. Golden Egg: One player has a golden water gun filled with glittery gold paint. Getting hit by the golden gun loses points or requires the person hit to do a special challenge at the end of the hunt.

18. Spring Up

Objective: Keep three (or more) spring-colored balloons in the air for as long as possible.

Materials:

• Spring-colored balloons (think pastels: pink, yellow, green, blue)
• A timer or stopwatch

Setup:

• Inflate several spring-colored balloons.
• Players start with three balloons each.

Gameplay:

• On “go,” each player attempts to keep their balloons in the air by tapping them upward.
• After surviving the first minute, add an extra balloon every 30 seconds.
• The game continues until a player lets a balloon touch the ground.

Variations:

1. Balloon Color Challenge: Each balloon color could represent a different challenge or action players must perform while keeping the balloons aloft.
2. Team Juggle: Players team up to keep a set number of balloons in the air together, fostering teamwork.
3. Blindfolded Bounce: Try keeping balloons up while blindfolded for an added challenge, relying on hearing and teammates’ guidance.

19. Peep Bobbing Easter Adventure

Objective: Fish out Easter Marshmallow Peeps from a plate filled with whipped cream using only your mouth.

Materials:

• Plates or shallow bowls
• Lots of whipped cream
• pack of Peeps

Setup:

Bury the Marshmallow Peeps within the plates filled with your chosen fluffy substance.

Gameplay:

Players plunge face-first into the plates, aiming to retrieve the Marshmallow Peeps without using their hands.

20. Easter Egg Chalk Maze

Objective: Navigate a chalk-drawn maze blindfolded to collect prize-filled Easter eggs, guided only by your teammates’ verbal instructions.Materials:

• Chalk
• Blindfold
• Plastic Easter eggs filled with treats or prizes
• Timer

Setup:

1. Maze Creation: Each team takes a turn to unleash their inner artists by drawing a unique maze on a large, flat surface, like a driveway or parking lot.
2. Egg Placement: Strategically hide prize-filled Easter eggs throughout your maze.
3. Starting Line: Mark a clear starting point at the entrance of the maze.

Gameplay:

• The first player from the opposing team is blindfolded at the start of the maze.
• On “go,” the rest of the team provides verbal directions to help navigate the player through the maze to collect eggs.
• The player has 1 minute to grab as many eggs as possible without stepping out of the maze lines.
• Each team member takes a turn in the maze.

Variations:

1. Egg Bonus Time: Hide a special golden egg that grants extra time or instant win privileges.
2. Obstacle Twist: Add sections where the player must hop, crawl, or spin before continuing.
3. Silent Guide: Have a round where the blindfolded player must navigate a portion of the maze in silence, relying on pre-arranged physical cues from one team member.

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Game	Players	Setup Time	Cost	Mess Factor
Melt the Ice Easter Edition	Pairs	15 minutes	Low	Low
Easter Water Color Fight	Individuals	15 minutes	Low	High
Spring Up	Individuals	5 minutes	Low	Low
Peep Bobbing Easter Adventure	Individuals	10 minutes	Low	High
Easter Egg Chalk Maze	Teams	15 minutes	Low	Low

21. Twisted Walkers Easter Parade

Objective: Walk a creatively drawn path while balancing a plastic Easter egg on your head, aiming to deposit the egg in your team’s bucket at the end.

Materials:

• Chalk
• Plastic Easter eggs
• Buckets for each team
• Timer

Setup:

1. Course Design: Each team designs a twisted, circular, or zig-zag course with chalk.
2. Egg Prep: Have a supply of plastic Easter eggs at the start of each course.
3. Finish Line: Place your team’s bucket at the end of the course.

Gameplay:

• Players take turns walking the course designed by the opposing team.
• Balance an egg on your head as you navigate the course.
• Successfully deposit the egg in your team’s bucket without using your hands.
• You have 1 minute to complete the course.

Variations:

1. Egg Swap Relay: Partner up and pass the egg from your head to your partner’s mid-course without using hands.
2. Blindfolded Bunny Hop: Add a blindfold and require players to hop like bunnies along the course.
3. Obstacle Egg-venture: Introduce obstacles along the path, like cones to weave around or a balance beam section.

22. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Egg

Objective: Quickly respond to body part commands and be the fastest to grab the Easter egg when “egg” is called.Materials:

• Eggs (plastic, hard-boiled, or raw, based on your mess tolerance)
• Timer

Setup:

• Players from each team line up facing each other with a reasonable distance in between.
• Place the egg in the center at equal distance from both teams.

Gameplay:

• A neutral caller shouts out commands (“head,” “shoulders,” “knees,” and “egg”) in random order.
• Players touch the called body part with both hands.
• When “egg” is called, they race to grab the egg.
• Each round lasts 1 minute or until the egg is grabbed.

Variations:

1. Egg Dance: When “egg” is called, players must do a quick dance move before grabbing the egg.
2. Team Shuffle: After each round, players move one spot to the left, changing their position and adding confusion.
3. Egg Command Twist: Introduce funny commands like “bunny tail” or “Easter hop” before the final “egg” call.

23. Egg Roulette

Objective: Avoid being the one to crack a raw egg on your head! The aim is to pick a hard-boiled egg instead of a raw one when it’s your turn.Materials:

• 12 eggs: Cook 8-10 of them and keep 2-4 raw.
• Easter egg dyes: To color all the eggs and make them look alike.
• Tarps or cloths: To protect the playing area from any mess.
• Chairs: For players to sit in if preferred, or they can stand.

Setup:

1.  Boil most of your eggs, leaving a few raw. Once they’re cool, dye them in various Easter colors so no one can tell the difference between the raw and cooked eggs.
2. Lay down tarps or cloths in the area you’ll be playing to catch any spills from the raw eggs.
3. Set up chairs or designate spots for players to stand in during their turn.

Gameplay:

1. Players take turns choosing an egg from a basket or bowl where all the eggs are mixed together.
2. Once a player picks an egg, they must crack it on their forehead. There’s no switching eggs after you’ve picked one.
3. The game goes on, with each player picking and cracking eggs until someone ends up with a raw egg on their head. The person who gets the raw egg ends their turn as the “loser” of that round, but it’s all in good fun.

Fun Twists:

1. Point System: Give points for each egg, with raw ones worth more. It makes finding a raw egg exciting!
2. Team Play: Form teams and pick eggs for the other team to crack. Adds a fun strategy element.
3. Special Challenges: Have an Easter Bunny’s helper who adds fun challenges, like hopping while picking an egg.

24. Hula Hoop Aim Game

Objective: Score as many points as possible by tossing Easter eggs or pom poms into hula hoops placed at varying distances. Aim for accuracy and strategy to win.

Materials:

• Several hoops to set up at different distances.
• Each player gets 5-10 for tossing.
• To display point values for each hoop.

Setup:

1. Place hula hoops on the ground or hang them at different heights and distances. You can use trees, hooks, or stands to hang hoops if desired.
2. Mark each hoop with a point value, with closer hoops worth fewer points and farther or more challenging hoops worth more (e.g., 10 points for the closest, up to 50 points for the farthest).
3. Distribute 5-10 plastic Easter eggs or pom poms to each player.

Gameplay:

1. Players take turns tossing their Easter eggs or pom poms towards the hoops.
2. Each egg or pom pom that lands inside a hoop scores the assigned points for that hoop.
3. After all players have had their turn, points are added up to determine the winner.

Variations:

1. Team Colors: Use different colored eggs or pom poms for team play, adding a layer of competition.
2. Challenge for Misses: If a player misses a hoop, they must complete a fun challenge or activity.
3. Dynamic Targets: Hang hoops from trees with baskets underneath to catch the eggs, adding a moving target challenge.

25. Play Bunny Tag

Objective: Enjoy in a fun, active game where “bunnies” hop away from the “dog.” The goal is to avoid being caught and become the last bunny hopping!

Materials:

• Just a bit of open space, outdoors

Setup:

• Designate the boundaries of the play area to keep all the bunnies safe and within reach.
• Pick one child to start as the dog.

Gameplay:

• The game begins with the dog trying to catch the hopping bunnies.
• Bunnies must hop around to avoid being caught by the dog, who is fast-walking.
• If a bunny is caught, they crouch down and form bunny ears with their arms until the round ends.
• The last bunny caught becomes the dog for the next round.

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Game	Players	Setup	Cost	Mess Factor
Twisted Walkers Easter Parade	Individuals	10 minutes	Low	Low
Head, Shoulders, Knees & Egg	Teams	5 minutes	Low	Medium
Egg Roulette	Individuals	10 minutes	Low	High
Hula Hoop Aim Game	Individuals	10 minutes	Low	Low
Play Bunny Tag	Individuals	5 minutes	Low	Low

26. Easter Egg Food Fight

Objective: Have a blast throwing soft, Easter-themed foods at each other in a free-for-all battle.Materials:

• Soft, squishy foods (think Jello in pastel colors, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, canned spaghetti, and tomatoes)
• A large outdoor area that’s easy to clean
• Protective goggles (optional)

Setup:

Prepare a battlefield with clearly defined boundaries. Lay out the food ammunition on tables around the area.Gameplay:

On “go,” players dive into the food piles and start the food fight, aiming to cover their opponents in gooey goodness.Easter Twists:

1. Egg Relay: Before the food fight begins, have a relay race where players must carry a spoonful of mashed potato or Jello across a distance without dropping it.
2. Color Teams: Assign each team a color of Jello or food dye. The team with the least amount of their color on them by the end wins.
3. Egg Hunt Surprise: Hide plastic eggs filled with non-messy treats around the battlefield. Finding one gives you a short immunity or special throwing privileges (like a soft, oversized Easter egg).

Tip: Aim low and keep moving; being a moving target makes you harder to hit.

27. Easter Lollipop Hunt

Objective: Find and collect a garden of Easter-colored lollipops hidden throughout the yard, turning the hunt into a sweet, colorful adventure.Materials:

• Easter-colored lollipops (make sure they’re wrapped)
• A garden or an area with soft dirt to stick the lollipops into

Setup:

• The night before or early in the morning, plant the wrapped lollipops in the ground, making them visible but slightly challenging to find.
• Make sure there’s a good mix of colors and perhaps some hidden a bit more than others for added fun.

Gameplay:

• Release the kids into the garden to start their lollipop hunt.
• The aim is to collect as many lollipops as they can, creating their own bouquet of sweet treats.

Variations:

1. Golden Lollipop: Hide a special golden lollipop that can be traded in for a larger prize.
2. Team Hunt: Divide the kids into teams. Each team must find lollipops of only their assigned color. The first team to collect all of their color wins.
3. Lollipop Relay: Make it a relay race where each child must find a lollipop and then tag in the next teammate. The team that collects their set of lollipops first wins.

28. Easter Slip and Slide

Objective: Slide down a slippery lane with Easter-themed obstacles and surprises, aiming for the fastest time or the most stylish slide.

Materials:

• A long strip of plastic for the slip and slide
• Water
• Shaving cream, washable paint, or biodegradable soap for extra slipperiness
• Easter decorations (like inflatable bunnies or eggs) as obstacles

Setup:

Lay out the slip and slide, add water, then scatter your slippery substances along the length. Place Easter decorations along the sides or even in the path as fun obstacles.Gameplay:

• Participants take turns sliding down, aiming for speed or style.
• Judges or fellow players can rate each slide for extra fun.

Easter Twists:

1. Egg Hunt Slide: Hide plastic eggs along the slide. Grabbing an egg without stopping earns points or prizes.
2. Bunny Hop Start: Begin each slide with a bunny hop before diving onto the slip and slide.
3. Colorful Splash Finish: Set up a small pool filled with colored water (using non-toxic, washable paint) at the end of the slide for a vibrant splashdown.

29. Easter Egg 500

Objective: Catch as many Easter eggs as possible in your basket to score points, aiming to be the first to reach 500 points.

Materials:

• A bucket full of plastic Easter eggs
• Easter baskets for each catcher
• A spacious yard or outdoor area

Setup:

• Designate one player as the tosser and give them the bucket of Easter eggs.
• Other players, the catchers, each hold an Easter basket and line up about ten feet away from the tosser.

Gameplay:

• The tosser, facing away from the catchers, tosses an egg over their head and calls out a point value (100, 200, 300, 400, or 500).
• Catchers, using only one hand, try to catch the eggs in their baskets. Catching an egg earns them the called points.
• The first catcher to accumulate 500 points gets to be the next tosser.

Winning Tip:

Stay focused and ready to move quickly. Positioning and anticipation are key to catching those high-value eggs! Variations:

1. Egg Color Bonuses: Assign different point values to eggs based on their color, adding a strategy layer to catching.
2. Golden Egg Surprise: Hide a golden egg among the regular ones that automatically wins the game for the catcher or grants them a significant point boost.
3. Egg Relay: After catching, players must run an obstacle course before the points are added to their score, mixing physical activity with strategy.

30. Easter Egg Golf

Objective: Navigate a mini golf course using plastic Easter eggs as golf balls, aiming to complete the course with the fewest strokes. Get ready for a blend of skill, strategy, and Easter cheer.

Materials:

• Plastic Easter Eggs: These will serve as our colorful golf balls.
• Cups or Small Baskets: These are your holes.
• Pool Noodles or Household Items: These will act as your golf clubs. Feel free to get creative!
• Obstacles: Use chairs, boxes, plants, or anything you have around to make the course more challenging and fun.

Setup:

1. Design Your Course: Arrange cups or baskets around your yard or indoor area to create a series of holes. Aim for 9 or 18 to mimic a real golf course.
2. Create Obstacles: Place obstacles between the starting point and the hole to increase difficulty. Think about using chairs as trees, boxes as boulders, or a ramp made of books to add variety.
3. Golf Clubs Ready: Have pool noodles or other items on hand to use as clubs. For smaller children, something lighter and easier to handle is best.

Gameplay:

1. Players take turns “putting” their Easter egg towards the hole. You can strike the egg or gently push it, depending on your chosen “club.”
2. Keep track of how many strokes it takes to get your egg into the hole. Less is better!
3. Continue through all the holes you’ve set up. The player with the lowest total strokes at the end is the winner.

Variations:

1. Color-Coded Teams: Use different colored eggs for each player or team, adding a visual element to the competition.
2. Egg Prizes: Place a small prize or candy inside the eggs. When a player sinks a putt, they get to open the egg and keep the prize.
3. Obstacle Challenge: Add special rules for certain obstacles, like having to hop on one foot after hitting through a tunnel or spinning around before taking your next shot if you hit a specific item.
4. Nighttime Glow Golf: Make it an evening event by using glow sticks inside clear plastic eggs and setting up a course with light-up obstacles for an enchanting glow-in-the-dark experience.

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Game	Players	Setup Time	Cost	Mess Factor
Easter Egg Food Fight	Groups	15 minutes	Low	High
Easter Lollipop Hunt	Individuals	20 minutes	Low	Low
Easter Slip and Slide	Individuals	20 minutes	Low	Medium
Easter Egg 500	Groups	10 minutes	Low	Low
Easter Egg Golf	Individuals	20 minutes	Low	Low

Outdoor Easter Games at-a-Glance

Sooo, we’ve hopped, tossed, and chased our way through the ultimate collection of outdoor Easter games, each one a gem in the crown of springtime fun.

Now, I’m about to give you a rapid-fire rundown of some of the games we’ve cracked open today.

Consider this your cheat sheet to becoming the outdoor Easter games guru of your neighborhood.

Take a peek…

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Game	Objective	Pros	Cons	Good Fit
1. Easter Bunny Hop Game	Race teammates while hopping like bunnies	Active, funny relay race	Potential for falling	Energetic, silly people
2. Outdoor Easter Scavenger Hunt	Find hidden surprises outdoors	Explore nature, exciting discoveries	Preparation can be time-consuming	Adventurous, curious people
3. Flour Egg Toss	Toss flour-filled “eggs” back and forth	Fun messy game	Super messy	Messy, thrill-seeking people
4. Easter Human Pinata	Chase and grab treats off players	Exciting free-for-all candy grab	Messy, chaotic	Hyper, competitive people
5. Kubb	Knock over all opponents’ kubbs before the king	Strategic, skills-based	Setup can take a while	Patient, strategic people
6. Easter Egg Poppers	Pop open hanging filled Easter eggs	Element of surprise, feels like real egg hunt	Minor risk of contents falling on someone	Curious adventure-seekers
7. Easter Egg Blindfold Basketball	Toss “eggs” (water balloons) into bucket while blindfolded	Fun sensory challenge	Wet clean up afterward	Uninhibited, active people
8. Steal The Egg	Compete to gather eggs from a central pile	Fast-paced candy scramble	Risk of fighting over eggs	Quick-reacting candy lovers
9. Bunny Balance Blind	Balance egg on head while blindfolded	Fun balance test	Risk of breaking eggs and mess	Careful, patient people
10. Water Gun Tie Dye	Squirt shirts to make colorful tie dye designs	Creative way to make keepsake shirts	Very messy, wet	Artistic, messy people
11. Flour Balloon Bomb Race	Pop flour-filled balloons first	Extremely fun and messy	Major cleanup job afterward	Brave, thrill-seekers
12. Water Balloon Pinata	Break hanging water balloons with treats inside	Surprise filled splashy fun	Wet ground cleanup	Uninhibited lovers of surprises
13. Egg Spoon Speedster	Balance eggs on spoons while racing	Funny relay with focus challenge	Risk of breaking eggs	Careful but competitive people
14. Rice Mold Easter Sculpture	Mold sticky rice into Easter shapes	Creative edible craft	Sticky mess	Artistic bakers
15. Spring Fever	Toss chilled washcloth onto teammate’s head	Funny way to pretend “cooling down fever”	A bit tame	Silly people who enjoy gentle games
16. Melt The Ice Easter Edition	Melt ice cube with penny inside	Fosters teamwork and creativity	Water cleanup	Patient, collaborative people
17. Easter Water Color Fight	Shoot colored water at white shirts	Fun, vibrant, wet mess	Huge cleanup job	Wild, creative people
18. Spring Up	Keep balloons in air by bouncing them skyward	Cute game for little kids	Not much excitement factor	Gentle, easily amused young people
19. Peep Bobbing Easter Adventure	Retrieve Peeps from bowls of whip cream with mouth only	Funny sensory challenge	Super messy	Goofballs who don’t mind getting very messy
20. Easter Egg Chalk Maze	Blindly find eggs in a chalk maze	Teamwork, communication game	Dusty hands	Collaborative, verbal people
21. Twisted Walkers Easter Parade	Balance egg on head while walking a winding path	Fun balance and patience test	Frustration if eggs break	Careful, steady-paced people
22. Head, Shoulders, Knees & Egg	Quick hand-body coordination game	Fun, fast-paced	Risk of slipping on eggs	Nimble, reactive people
23. Egg Roulette	Avoid cracking raw egg on your head	Hilarious suspense	Big mess if raw egg cracks	Brave, fun-loving people
24. Hula Hoop Aim Game	Toss eggs or pom poms into hoops for points	Fun aiming and tossing game	Easy for little kids	Patient, steady-handed people of all ages
25. Play Bunny Tag	Hop around playground avoiding being tagged	Active game that people love	Possible injuries from falls	Nimble, energetic people
26. Easter Egg Food Fight	Throw Easter-themed messy foods at each other	Ridiculously fun and messy	MAJOR cleanup job	Brave, thrill-seeking people
27. Easter Lollipop Hunt	Find lollipops hidden in a garden	Sweet surprise filled hunt	Prep work to plant lollipops	Treasure hunting explorers
28. Easter Slip And Slide	Slide down soapy slip and slide with obstacles	Thrilling slippery fun	Post-activity cleanup/drying off	Daredevils who don’t mind getting soaked
29. Easter Egg 500	Catch flying eggs in a basket to reach 500 points	Fun aiming and catching game	Easy for older people to dominate	Patient but quick-reacting people
30. Easter Egg Golf	Complete mini golf course using plastic eggs	Inventive spin on mini golf	Set up takes effort but worth it	Creative, patient people

Bonus Tips to Make Your Outdoor Easter Games the Talk of the Town

Now that you’ve got your list of high-energy Easter games for outdoor fun, how do you make these activities stand out even more?

Let’s look at some extra tips that can make your Easter games unforgettable and make sure they’re a hit with everyone involved…

Timing Is Everything

While most Easter activities can be enjoyed throughout the day, picking the right time can significantly enhance participation and enjoyment.

For example, scheduling water or messy games for midday when it’s warmer outside can keep everyone comfortable and more willing to dive into the fun.

Finding the ideal time for your games can make a big difference in turnout and energy levels.

Encourage Active Participation

The real joy of Easter games lies in the engagement and laughter they inspire. Encouraging everyone to cheer, take turns, and get involved creates a lively atmosphere that keeps the games going.

When someone shares a fun idea or variation for a game, getting everyone to try it out can lead to more enjoyment and memorable moments.

Reviving and Adapting Classic Games

Don’t hesitate to shake up traditional Easter games with new twists. Bringing back a classic game with a fresh angle can rekindle interest and excitement.

Updating games with new rules or themes can keep your Easter tradition dynamic and inclusive, appealing to both kids and adults.

Spread the Word

Getting the word out about your Easter game lineup can build anticipation and excitement. Share your planned activities with friends, family, or your community ahead of time.

A simple invite or a playful teaser about the games can increase participation and make your Easter gathering a highly anticipated event.

Want More?

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Your Turn

Which game sounds like the biggest sticky mess? Would you play it or watch from a safe distance? Let me know in the comments below.