Are you gearing up for a family road trip? Long car journeys can sometimes test the patience of both parents and children. But fret not; we’ve got a bag full of exciting road trip games to make those miles fly by. Whether you’re crossing borders or heading to the coast, these games will keep your little adventurers entertained and create lasting memories along the way. So, fasten your seatbelts, and let the games begin!
I Spy
A classic game where one person chooses an object they see and says, “I spy with my little eye, something that is [color/starts with a letter].”
The Alphabet Game
Starting with “A,” players try to spot items outside the car or on the road that begin with each letter of the alphabet in order.
20 Questions
One player thinks of an object, and the others take turns asking up to 20 yes-or-no questions to guess what it is.
License Plate Game
Keep a lookout for license plates from different states or countries. Create a list and check off each one you see.
Travel Bingo
Create bingo cards with various items or landmarks you might encounter during the trip. Kids can mark them off as they spot them.
Counting Cars
Pick a specific car color, make, or model, and count how many you see during a set time period.
Storytelling
Start a collective story where each family member adds a sentence or two to continue the narrative.
Name That Tune
Play snippets of songs and see who can guess the song title or artist the quickest.
Rhyme Time
One person says a word, and the next person has to come up with a word that rhymes with it.
The Geography Game
Pick a category (e.g., cities, countries, animals) and take turns naming something in that category starting with the last letter of the previous entry.
The Name Game
Choose a category (e.g., celebrities, animals) and take turns naming something in that category.
20 Questions Travel Edition
In this variation, players think of something related to your trip, and the others have 20 questions to guess what it is.
Now that you have this list of games, get ready to add some joy and laughter to your road trip. These games will not only keep the kids entertained but also make your journey more enjoyable for the entire family. You can find even more ideas to make those long journeys more manageable here. So, go hit the road and create wonderful memories together!
