The kids of Hawkins
Stranger Things turned a small Indiana town into one of TV's biggest worlds, and this word search gathers its heroes. You'll start with the core party: MIKE, DUSTIN, LUCAS, WILL and the super-powered ELEVEN, never far from a box of EGGOS.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh cast from the list, so the grid shifts every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode challenge once the diagonals and backwards words come out of the shadows.
Heroes, allies and monsters
The older crew and the creatures are here too. Spot babysitter-turned-hero STEVE, fan favourites ROBIN and EDDIE, big sister NANCY and her brother JONATHAN, mum JOYCE and gruff sheriff HOPPER, plus the WHEELER, BYERS, HENDERSON and SINCLAIR surnames and tough newcomer MAX. And lurking in the dark? The DEMOGORGON, the villain VECNA and the dreaded UPSIDE DOWN itself.
An 80s love letter with a dark side
Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things premiered on Netflix in 2016 and quickly became one of the streamer's biggest hits. It's set in the 1980s in the fictional town of HAWKINS, Indiana, and wears its influences proudly — the small-town adventure of Spielberg films, the scares of Stephen King novels, and the kids' beloved games of Dungeons & Dragons (which is where monster names like the DEMOGORGON come from).
At the heart of the story is the UPSIDE DOWN, a dark parallel version of our world where the show's creatures lurk. Each season pits the growing cast against a new threat from that shadow realm, building toward the show's final chapter.
Perfect for a watch party
It's a great way to fill the gap between episodes or seasons — print a PDF pack and race friends to find ELEVEN, or play online on the sofa. Want a grid built from your own favourite characters, creatures and Hawkins landmarks? Use our Make Your Own tool and print matching copies for the whole party.
Frequently asked questions
Which Stranger Things characters are in the word search?
The whole party — Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will — plus Hopper, Joyce, Steve, Robin, Eddie and Vecna, set in Hawkins. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
What's the Upside Down?
It's the dark parallel world the show's monsters come from — and yes, UPSIDE DOWN is hidden in the grid, along with the DEMOGORGON and big bad VECNA.
Is it good for a watch party?
Perfect between episodes — print a pack and race friends to find ELEVEN. Easy mode is quick; Hard mode buries the deep cuts for true Hawkins fans.