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Car Travel Games Ideas

Long road trips can be a great way to spend quality time with family or friends, but they can also be a drag if you don't have anything engaging to do. One way to make car travel more enjoyable is by playing games together. Here are some ideas for car travel games that are perfect for kids and adults alike.

Road Trip Bingo​

Turn your car ride into a game of bingo with customized cards featuring items commonly seen on the road, such as cows, billboards, or rest stops. Give each player a card and see who can mark off all their items first. You can also create special "power" items that give players an advantage, like "get out of one wrong answer free."

I Spy​

A classic game that's perfect for car travel is "I Spy." One person chooses an object they see on the road or in the surrounding environment and gives a clue about it, like "I spy with my little eye something blue" without giving away what it is. The other players then try to guess what the object is.

License Plate Game​

Another fun game for car travel is the license plate game. See how many different state or province plates you can spot during your trip. You can also try to find plates from specific states or provinces, like all 50 US states or all provinces in Canada.

Word Chain​

Play a word chain game where players take turns saying a word that starts with the last letter of the previous word. For example, if the first player says "cat," the next player could say "turtle" because turtle starts with the letter "t," which is the last letter of "cat." See how long you can keep the chain going.

20 Questions​

Play a game of 20 questions where one person thinks of an object, and the other players try to guess what it is by asking up to 20 yes-or-no questions. The person who thought of the object gives clues about whether the answer is yes or no without revealing what the object is.

Would You Rather​

Play a game of "Would You Rather" where players are presented with two difficult choices and must decide which one they prefer. For example, "would you rather have the ability to fly or be invisible?" This game sparks interesting conversations and debates among players.

Trivia Time​

Prepare a set of trivia questions on various topics, such as history, science, sports, or pop culture. Players take turns asking each other questions, and whoever answers correctly gets points. The player with the most points at the end wins.

Car Karaoke​

Sing your favorite songs while on car travel to keep everyone entertained. You can also create a playlist of songs with a specific theme, like musicals or 80s hits.

Travel-themed Storytelling​

Take turns telling stories related to travel, such as funny experiences or exciting adventures. Encourage players to share their own travel stories and make it a game by seeing who can come up with the most creative story within a certain time limit.

Car Travel Games for Kids​

Here are some car travel games specifically designed for kids:

License Plate Alphabet Hunt​

Find letters of the alphabet on license plates, starting from A and going all the way to Z. The first player to spot all 26 letters wins.

I Spy with a Twist​

Modify the classic "I Spy" game by adding a twist, like finding an object that starts with a specific letter or color.

Car Travel Games for Adults​

Road Trip Trivia​

Create a trivia game with questions related to travel and history, such as famous landmarks, historical events, or popular culture icons. Players can also create their own questions based on personal experiences.

Would You Rather for Grown-ups​

Modify the "Would You Rather" game by making it more challenging and relevant to adult life, like deciding between two exotic vacation destinations or choosing a dream job over another one.