Author: Brian Bowman
Date Published: 13 March 2025
Easter is a time of tradition, renewal, and-if you're lucky-a bit of friendly competition. While the holiday often brings to mind egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and family gatherings, it also presents the perfect opportunity for a Scrabble showdown. After all, what better way to celebrate the season than by exercising your mind while enjoying the company of loved ones?
To make your Easter Scrabble game extra festive, consider incorporating some holiday-themed words. Here are a few to keep in mind:
- BUNNY (10 points) The fluffy icon of the season.
- HUNT (7 points) As in the ever-popular egg hunt.
- CHOCOLATE (16 points) A delicious high-scoring word.
- SPRING (9 points) The season of Easter's arrival.
- BLOOM (9 points) Flowers are a must for Easter decor.
- RESURRECT (12 points) A nod to the religious significance of the holiday.
If you want to add a seasonal twist to your game, try one of these Easter-themed variations:
1. Egg Tile Bonus Mark a few tiles with a small sticker. If a player places a word on that tile, they get an Easter treat or a small bonus in points.
2. Bunny Hop Rule Allow a player to "hop" over one empty square when placing a word, just like the Easter Bunny might jump across the board.
3. Hidden Word Hunt Before the game, make a list of five Easter-related words. The first player to use all five wins a special prize.
Scrabble is more than just a board game; it's a great way to bring people together, spark conversation, and even sneak in a little vocabulary-building. Whether you play a casual round after Easter brunch or turn it into a full-fledged tournament, pairing Easter with Scrabble is a recipe for memorable moments.
So this Easter, alongside your chocolates and egg hunts, why not set up a Scrabble board and make words the highlight of the celebration? Who knows-you might just score a bingo and claim victory over your Easter feast! Happy Easter and happy wordplay!