Easter Fun and Games Gift Basket for a Family

Assembling an Easter Fun and Games gift basket makes an ideal present for a family and one which gives them enjoyment all year round.

Gift baskets can be especially made for a whole range of different circumstances and suit varying age groups.  They show a personal and thoughtful touch.  Creating and giving a Fun and Games gift basket for a family on Easter can be appreciated all through the year.  The following are some ideas on what items to include in the arrangement and some suggestions on games to make it the perfect gift for both children and adults.

A sturdy cloth or decorative woven basket (for the family to use later for storage), will start the ensemble off.  Place some Easter grass into the bottom of the container and then begin to add a mixture of assorted spring and Easter type items.

These may include a chocolate Easter bunny, bags of candy, the recipients favorite candy bars (if known), a small potted flower, spring scented candle, bubbles, fruits, stickers, spring notepads, pens, frisbee, a bottle of sparkling grape juice, or crackers and other snacks to munch on while playing the game which will be included.

The main item in an Easter Fun and Games gift basket is, of course, the game.  Many families have the popular games like Life, Sorry, or Clue.  So what is another game to place in a Fun and Games gift basket?  One of the most popular games right now is Forbidden Island and works great for families.

Forbidden Island is a co-operative game which has all players working together to gather four sacred treasures and escape the island before it sinks into the abyss.  Since younger and older players are all striving towards the same goal, they plan and scheme together. The adventure filled game has no one person feeling like he alone is losing.  Either they all are, or they are all winning!  The game is recommended for ages 10 and up and for 2-4 players.

Zooloretto is another family favorite.  This game is recommended for ages 8 and up and for 2-5 players.  Each player is in charge of managing their own zoo and must take care in planning and filling the zoo.  Children and adults enjoy the theme of animals in this game and it makes for wild and crazy game night.

Ticket to Ride is also recommended for ages 8 and up and for 2-5 players.  However, in this game players are striving to create not a zoo, but connect pathways across the United States.  Different versions of the game are available too. Players can now choose to travel across Asia, Europe, and other countries.  Travelling around the world couldn’t be easier or more fun.

Other fun family games are the dice game of Bears!, Carcassonne, or lost cities (for two players).  For families with preschool children, Blokus or Go Away Monster! may be added.  Including games into a basket with spring filled items makes for a great Easter Fun and Games gift basket.  A family will for sure have fun playing the games any time during the year.