
Easter is such a meaningful time of year for our family as we reflect and celebrate Holy Week, Palm Sunday, and Easter. It’s a season rooted in faith, gratitude, and time together, and I truly cherish that.
At the same time, I absolutely love creating a whimsical, magical Easter morning for my kids. It’s something they look forward to every year, and I honestly do too.
If you follow along regularly on Trendy Mom Reviews, you know I go all-in on themed Easter egg hunts each year. It has become one of our favorite traditions.
We’ve had:
A Nerf-themed Easter Egg Hunt with eggs filled with darts
A Pirate-themed Easter Egg Hunt with a cardboard pirate ship and a homemade cannon that launched Pirate’s Booty snacks
Teen Easter Egg Hunts with extra hard-to-find eggs to keep older kids challenged and engaged
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A Space-themed Easter Egg Hunt with laser mazes, glow-in-the-dark alien eggs, and more
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A Construction-themed Easter Egg Hunt with a bulldozer tent filled with balls and eggs next to a giant ball pit
This year, it is truly a showstopper as we are featuring a Nintendo Switch 2 themed Easter Egg Hunt!
A Nintendo Switch 2 Themed Easter Egg Hunt
This year’s theme features what kids are loving most right now—gaming. I built our entire Easter egg hunt around the Nintendo Switch 2, and it was a huge hit.
We included:
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Screen time tickets
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Digital download codes for popular Nintendo Switch 2 games
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Candy-filled eggs
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Animal Crossing-style “bells” made from cardstock that the kids could redeem for prizes and treats
It added excitement, creativity, and a little strategy to the morning, keeping the fun going long after the egg hunt was over.
Supplies You’ll Need
Main Items:
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Nintendo Switch 2 (If you don’t already have one, this is such a fun splurge—the resolution is amazing and the gameplay feels like a big upgrade)
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Digital download codes for:
Egg Stuffers:
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10 screen time tickets (I make mine on my Cricut, but paper and marker works just as well)
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Printed digital download codes
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Your kids’ favorite candy
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DIY Animal Crossing bells to use as redeemable “currency”
How Our Easter Egg Hunt Worked
I filled the eggs with a mix of surprises—some had candy, some had screen time tickets, and a few lucky eggs had Nintendo Switch 2 digital download codes.
The excitement of not knowing what each egg held made it so fun for the kids.
The Animal Crossing bells were a huge hit. Kids could trade them in for treats, extra screen time, or small prizes. It added an extra layer of engagement and made the experience interactive beyond the hunt itself.
Nintendo Switch 2 Games for Kids: What We Chose and Why They’re So Fun
If you’re planning a Nintendo Switch 2 Easter egg hunt, choosing the right games makes all the difference. I focused on family-friendly games that are fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.
Mario Tennis Fever
Best for multiplayer fun and high-energy gameplay. This game takes classic Mario tennis and makes it more exciting with the Fever system, where players build energy during rallies and unleash powerful, over-the-top shots.
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Multiple gameplay modes including tournaments, story, and multiplayer
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A large character roster
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Fun customization options
In my personal experience, this is one of the best Nintendo Switch 2 games for families. It’s easy for younger kids to learn, but still competitive enough to keep older kids engaged.
Pokémon Pokopia
Best for creative kids and relaxed gameplay. This game offers a unique twist on Pokémon by focusing on exploration, creativity, and world-building rather than battles. Players interact with Pokémon while rebuilding and shaping their environment.
Features include:
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Open-ended exploration
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Crafting and building mechanics
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Interactive Pokémon encounters
In my personal experience, this is perfect for kids who enjoy creative play. My 3rd grader is in a Pokemon Club, so this was an instant hit for him! It’s calm, immersive, and keeps them coming back for more.
Hogwarts Legacy
Best for older kids and immersive adventures. This open-world game lets players step into the Wizarding World, attend Hogwarts, learn spells, and explore a beautifully detailed environment.
Highlights include:
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Spell casting and magical combat
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Character customization
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Story-driven quests
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A large explorable world
In my personal experience, this game is incredibly immersive. My teen is hooked on this game with the fun details and quests. As a mom, I love that it's rated for Teens and I don't have to worry about questionable content for him. He has fun and even invites friends over to play it too!
Animal Crossing
Best for relaxing, creative play. This life simulation game lets kids build their own island, decorate, and interact with adorable villagers at their own pace.
Kids can:
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Design homes and outdoor spaces
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Collect items, fish, and bugs
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Enjoy low-pressure, creative gameplay
In my personal experience, this is perfect for balance. It’s relaxing, positive, and a great way to wind down, which is why incorporating the bells worked so well with our Easter theme. Both my 3rd grader and teen love this game and enjoy giving each other updates. My teen has several friends who play it as well. It's just too much fun! If you live in the DFW metro, you'll love that even SEALIFE at Grapevine Mills has a fun Animal Crossing collab with character meet-and-greets, fun products, and you'll even be able to score Nintendo Platinum Points at a special limited-time kiosk! Grab tickets to stuff into an Easter egg if you live nearby!
This is sure to be one of our most memorable Easter mornings yet! My kids are growing up quickly. Creating themed experiences for my kids is something I treasure, and this one felt extra special because it combined meaningful traditions with something they genuinely love.
If you’re looking to switch things up this year, a Nintendo Switch 2 Easter egg hunt is a fun and unique way to do it!













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