How to Host a Fun Easter Escape Game

Easter is the perfect time to get creative and celebrate the holiday with a fun game! If you’re stuck for ideas on how to entertain your kids when they are home for the holidays look no further – I have an exciting solution for you. Try hosting your very own Easter escape game – it’s a great and easy way to keep the kids occupied, have a laugh and make some lasting memories. Read on if you want all the details about what an escape room is like, what supplies are needed and activity tips from me so that you can easily set up your own at home!

OUTSIDE EASTER FUN

Depending on the weather, head on outside and set up your escape game up in your garden. Print out the game material. Pin the clues to fences, trees, hold down with rock or place clues inside these jumbo plastic eggs. Why not combine your escape room with an egg hunt, while searching for clue the kids will also find some of the jumbo eggs filled with easter.

This is a great way to get some vitamin D in the glorious sunshine. If only we could predict the weather, am I right!

IDEAS ON WHERE TO HIDE CLUES

Everyone can join in the fun; you will need someone to be the game master and set everything up, which will take about an hour if you add props and hide clues at different locations. There are lots of fun ways that you can hide the clues.

• Place clues inside slime. Yep my kids love this! I use floristry crystals or JelLi Baff and have the kids fish out clue pieces. This works really well if you have a jigsaw puzzle type clue.
• Pin clues behind a door, under a table or chair.
• Tuck clues inside books
• Place clues inside a picture frame
• Lock clue inside a locked box bag or container. Here is a link to a blog post about some fun locks for your escape room

ADD A TIMER TO YOUR ESCAPE ROOM

My personal preference is just to the letmy kids play until they are solved all the puzzles. I do however set a timer so we can record the time the kids completed the escape room. A lot of brick and mortar escape room companies have an hours limit on a game, but thats just good business practice to get more people through the doors. This doesn’t have to apply to your DIY Easter escape room. It is fun however to have a timer running in the background. Head over to youtube to find one that matches your theme.

ESCAPE ROOM PROPS

Adding props to the room where you are planning to set up your game is a great way to make it feel more special. For an Easter themed escape room, think about adding some fake grass, colourful eggs and bright decorations. Don’t forget to add some music, it is an instant way to add atmosphere to your game.

WHAT’S IN MY EASTER ESCAPE ROOM!

When it comes to fun things to do over Easter, our escape rooms and treasure hunts are topping many peoples lists – and for a good reason too! The games are available instantly, and with a little preparation, you can really go to town and make an epic game. The puzzle-based games gives your kids the chance to step away from the computer for some screen free Easter fun.

As well as the main game material I have added plenty of extras. The puzzles in the kit are perfect for parents looking to create a memorable easter experience for their kids. This would a perfect way to reveal a stash of Easter treats or a special Easter gift.

• A printable lock kit
• Photobooth props for the end of the game
• A selection of selfie posters
• A certificate
• Favor bag topper – a fun treat for the end of the game

The lock kit is particularly handy if you want to make the game more challenging for older children. Plus the extra lock printable can add even more puzzles into your game.

IS THIS EASTER GAME SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES?

This easter game is suitable for all age groups! If you have children younger than six, pair up with older siblings or parent so everyone can join in on the fun. This isn’t a game created for escape room vetrans, it is a fun family game. By adding some locks to your game and hiding clues you can make the game more difficult.

WHAT ARE GOOD EASTER BASKET GOODIES?

For the end of my Easter games I like to have an Easter basket. I fill the basket with edible goodies, pocket money prizes and a coupon book for activities to do together as a family. Included as one of he extras is a treat topper and a certificate that you can use.

• CUDDLY BUNNY RABBIT 
• EASTER SIDEWALK CHALK
• PlayDoh EASTER EGGS
• DINOSAUR EXCAVASION EGG
• CHOCOLATE BUNNIES

PRINTABLE EASTER ESCAPE ROOM

Make it easy on yourself and have everything you need in a matter of moments! Just print out the ready made Easter escape room and let the party start! The game is simple and fun to put together and will create some amazing memories for a long time to come.

MORE EASTER FAMILY ACTIVITIES & GAMES

Hosting a family reunion? You don’t have to do it all alone, take a look at some of these fun games and ideas for an Easter get together. Celebrate Easter, host a party, or just enjoy a weekend of eggtastic fun, I have you covered!

• LATEST EASTER ESCAPE ROOM more fun puzzles, great for older kids
• EASY SET UP EASTER PUZZLE HUNT single page clues, so easy to set up/
• INSIDE EASTER ESCAPE ROOM TREASURE HUNT A hybrid between a treasure hunt and an escape room. A lot of fun to host and play.
• FREE EASTER ACTIVITY DICE this free game gets the kids moving
• EASTER EGG HUNT MADE EASY, A traditional rhyming egg hunt