main page of the Easter puzzle website with puzzle pieces down below
young adult next to a pile of Easter candy and smiling while scanning a QR code to get the next puzzle clue
a clue page of the Easter puzzle showing a trivia question
multiple colorful Easter eggs next to several colorful QR codes leading to puzzle clues

Project Details

The Easter Puzzle website is a creative evolution from a traditional Easter Egg scavenger hunt, adapted into a digital experience using Node.js and EJS (Embedded JavaScript). Initially inspired by hiding Easter eggs around the house for my son, this project has transformed into an interactive game involving Easter eggs, QR codes, and a web platform where he can solve clues to uncover a prize.

How it works

I write 20 clues based on themes my son is familiar with, such as movies, music, or hobbies. I enter each clue into a web page, and then print out a corresponding QR code which is then put into a plastic Easter Egg and hidden around the house. When my son finds an egg, he scans the QR code, goes to the clue webpage, and tries to guess it. If he gets it right, a piece of the puzzle is removed to show a fragment of the image underneath. Once all 20 clues have been answered correctly, the full background image is revealed on the website, and I give him his Easter basket.

My son had a great time solving the puzzle, and I think I had even more fun watching him hunt for eggs, try to solve the clues, and share pieces of his Easter candy.

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  • Crossword Puzzle Development
  • UI/UX Design
  • QR Code Production
  • Node.js, EJS Programming