How to Host a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt

A woman and a young boy sitting at a desk, looking at a computer screen together.

Once upon a time, Easter egg hunts involved children running around gardens, frantically searching for chocolate while adults supervised from a safe distance (usually with a cuppa). But in the modern world, where we’ve mastered the art of socialising without actually being in the same room, why not take the classic egg hunt online?

Yes, a Virtual Easter Egg Hunt is a thing, and yes, it’s just as chaotic as the real thing (minus the risk of tripping over a rogue garden gnome). Whether your loved ones are spread across the country, you’re embracing the digital age, or you simply don’t fancy hiding eggs for people who will absolutely forget where they put them, here’s how to host an Easter hunt that’s fun, easy, and delightfully stress-free.

Step 1: Choose Your Virtual Battlefield

First things first, you need a digital playground where the magic will happen. Consider one of these options:

Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams – Ideal for watching competitive family members argue over who found the egg first.
Facebook Live – You can do this in a private group so only those who know about it can watch.
Instagram Live – Perfect if you want to broadcast your egg hunt to the world (or just a particularly nosey Aunt Susan).
A Custom Website or Game Platform – For those who want to go full tech-genius and design a proper digital scavenger hunt (we bow to your dedication).

Step 2: Pick Your Virtual Egg Hunt Style

There’s more than one way to chase imaginary eggs! Here are some tried-and-tested methods:

1. The Classic Photo Hunt

Participants are given a list of Easter-related items (e.g., a chocolate egg, a bunny, someone wearing pastel colours), and they must race to find them in their home, snapping a selfie with each one. First to complete the list wins!

2. The Host-Hidden Hunt

Before the event, you (the all-powerful host) hide images of Easter eggs around a website, a social media page, or even a shared document. Participants must screen-share and race to find them before anyone else does. Bonus points if you use really tiny images just to frustrate your siblings.

3. Google Maps Adventure

Scatter "eggs" across various global locations on Google Maps. Give participants cryptic clues about where to find them (e.g., "Find an egg near a famous leaning tower…"). Whoever finds the most wins!

4. The Riddle Hunt

Drop a series of Easter-themed riddles in the group chat. Each riddle leads to an object someone has in their home. They must find the object, show it on camera, and move on to the next clue. Example:
Riddle: I’m yellow and white, I sizzle and pop, I go well with toast or straight from the pot!
Answer: An egg (or for the creative ones—bacon, butter, or a complete breakfast spread).

5. Online Game Hunt

If you want a low-effort but still entertaining option, get everyone to play a virtual egg-hunting game together, such as Animal Crossing, Minecraft, or even a custom-built treasure hunt in Roblox. This works especially well for kids (and adults who refuse to grow up).

An elderly couple sitting on a sofa, smiling while looking at a laptop.

Step 3: Add Some Prizes (Because We All Love a Bribe)

What’s an Easter egg hunt without the loot? Since physical chocolate is tricky to deliver digitally (unless you've figured out 3D chocolate printing, call us, we need to know), consider these alternatives:

E-Gift Cards – The modern equivalent of gold-wrapped chocolate coins.
Chocolate Delivery – Order an Easter treat to be delivered to the winner’s door.
Easter-Themed DIY Coupons – "Winner gets to choose the next family film night" or "Winner is excused from washing up for a week" (highly valuable, trust us).
Glory and Bragging Rights – Some people don’t need prizes. They just need to WIN.

Two hot cross buns on a plate, on a wooden board with a knife next to them.

Step 4: Go All-In on Easter Vibes

To make your virtual hunt egg-stra festive, go big on the Easter theme:

Dress Up – Bunny ears, pastel outfits, or full-blown rabbit costumes. Bonus points for commitment.
Easter Music Playlist – Throw in classics like Here Comes Peter Cottontail or, for the chaotic ones, Eye of the Tiger (because egg-hunting is a battle).
Easter Snacks – Have everyone bring their own treats, whether that’s hot cross buns, chocolate eggs, or a suspiciously large glass of wine (we’re not judging).

Two children wearing bunny ears, jumping on a bed in a cosy, decorated room.

Step 5: Embrace the Madness

A virtual Easter egg hunt will not go perfectly. Someone’s Wi-Fi will cut out. A dog will knock over a laptop. A child will cry because they "definitely saw an egg first." But that’s half the fun.

At the end of the day, the goal is to have a laugh, spend time with loved ones (virtually), and celebrate Easter in a way that doesn’t require actual running. What’s not to love?

So grab your laptop, gather your people, and let the most ridiculous digital egg hunt begin!

Would you try a virtual Easter egg hunt, or do you prefer the good old-fashioned garden chaos? Let us know!