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Viewing The Best 21 Travel Games for Car Trips - Part 2The Best 21 Travel Games for Car Trips - Part 2
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We all have memories of long, boring road trips when we were kids. There have been improvements with products like portable DVD players. However, nothing beats old-fashioned car games. This article is the second of two with fun games for car trips. By Jenny Brewer This article is the second of two with fun games for car trips. 10. Hangman This is another old favorite we must not forget. Just make a number of lines for each letter of a word or words of your choice. Then a designated passenger has to guess the letter that corresponds to your word. If he or she is wrong, you start drawing the hangman. This drawing consists of a straight vertical line, followed by a line to the right, then a hangman's noose and a stick man figure. The aim is to guess the word before the last leg is drawn. 11. Dictionary Game This is another word game, but it is the perfect fit when there are no other distractions except the passing scenery. Just pick out an unusual word from the dictionary, and everyone has to write down a definition. All the definitions are read out, and everyone has to guess which is correct. The results are hilarious as wrong meanings are guessed, and the actual definition is finally read out. Allocate a point to whoever gets the most guesses for his/her meaning. 12. Snap Always take a pack of cards when you are traveling. Not only is this much loved card game a no-brainer and easily played with most travel partners, there are adaptations to make it more exciting. Instead of Snap, you can say a different word - or you can say 'Snap', then a new word every time to help test your memory. Inevitably, you will remember another card game and time will fly. It is a good idea to bring a travel table for games such as this. 13. Scrabble Everyone knows how to play Scrabble. Hunt around for a magnetic travel version, which will be a worthwhile investment in family fun. This will give you at least an hour of enjoyment during your journey. It is not recommended to bring a non-magnetized game, as the pieces will become lost. Another game you can play with Scrabble is to make up as many words as you can by a designated time limit. It is quicker and just as much fun. 14. Scissors Paper Rock This has to be included, since it is played all around the world. Do we even need an explanation? Just say 'Scissors Paper Rock' and then your hands will seal either your fate or your victory. Scissors is two fingers extended out and three enclosed. Paper is hand outstretched, and Rock is hand in a fist. If both players have the same, you start again. 15. Mobile Phone Games Nowadays, every second person has a mobile, and they all have games on them. So if your mobile is up and running, why not let someone have a few contests on the games panel. These are addictive - so you may need a time limit depending on how many phones are owned. 16. Questions How well do you know each other? Depending on the age range of everyone in the vehicle, you each take turns asking someone a personal question. Then, after about ten or so questions have been asked, you have to repeat as many answers as you can remember. You will learn a lot about each other, especially with questions such as, 'Where were you born?' and 'where did you go to school?' You will find out who in the car has been listening, as inevitably someone will remember all the questions that were asked. 17. Tongue Twisters Try as many tongue twisters as you can, and make up your own. This is lots of fun for the whole family. You can even buy board games with tongue twisters already printed on cards (i.e. Tongue Tangle) Just bring the cards with you when you have run out of other ways to fill in the time. 18. Art Attack This is a great way to make the most of the passing scenery. You may discover a budding artist or two as you appreciate each other's artwork. Allocate five or ten minutes to sketch the first thing you see out the window. It could be a simple sketch of a tree or a bridge. When the time is up, everyone has to show each other the drawings. In another game, one person starts a drawing, and others have to be the first to guess what it is. Children will love the chance to become creative, especially if you buy them a small sketchbook. This is ideal for any age group. 19. Sing-a-Longs This list would not be complete without Sing-a-Longs. Use the radio or CD player for backup as you try to remember favorite songs and their lyrics. Another great idea is to surf the local radio stations until you come up with a song you like. Every person gets to choose a song to which the rest of the group must listen. Make up your own words to the tunes. After this, you will be humming the rest of the trip. 20. Memory Game Find a number of small items around the car or next stop, i.e. band-aid, coin, phone, etc., and place them all on a tray or travel bench so that everyone (except the driver) can memorize them. Then cover them with a towel or cloth. Everyone must write down as many items as possible. The winner is the person who has remembered the most items. 21. Travel Diary Although it is not a game, it is an essential item if your child can write, and for anyone who likes to record special holiday moments. Encourage everyone to stick in whatever he or she wants, even entry passes or flowers. On one of our family trips, my daughter wrote three pages on how bored she was! At the end of the trip, photos and pictures collected along the way are included, and you have lasting hand written travel memories. About the Author: Jenny Brewer is a travel agent whose passion is writing. After spending her leisure time writing children's stories, she now enjoys writing about travel destinations. For more of her articles visit Car Hire Australia. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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