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Fun Games to Take on Vacation

Heading out on vacation is always a thrill, but sometimes it's nice to have some fun games up your sleeve to keep things interesting and make memories with your travel companions. Whether you're heading to the beach, the mountains, or a theme park, having a few games in your back pocket can help create lifelong memories.

Beach Day Classics​

1. I Spy​

A simple yet timeless game that's perfect for a lazy day at the beach. One person says "I spy with my little eye something..." and gives a hint about what they're looking at, such as its color or shape. The others have to guess what it is.

2. Treasure Hunt​

Create a list of items that can be found on the beach, such as seashells, sea glass, or driftwood, and see who can find the most. You can also hide small treats or tokens around your beach blanket for a fun surprise.

3. Beach Ball Toss​

Bring a few beach balls to the beach and set up a series of small targets, such as buckets or cones. See who can toss the ball into each target without it bouncing out.

Outdoor Adventures​

1. Scavenger Hunt​

Create a list of items that can be found in nature, such as specific types of leaves, rocks, or birds, and see who can find the most. This game is great for hiking or exploring new trails.

2. Nature Bingo​

Create bingo cards with pictures of items that can be found in nature, such as trees, flowers, or animals, and see who can mark off all their squares first.

3. Geocaching​

If you're feeling adventurous, try geocaching, a real-world treasure hunt where you use GPS coordinates to find hidden containers filled with small toys or trinkets.

Car Games​

1. License Plate Game​

See how many different state license plates you can spot during your road trip. See who can spot the most and record them in a notebook.

2. The Alphabet Game​

Try to find objects along the side of the road that start with each letter of the alphabet, from A to Z.

3. Road Trip Trivia​

Create a list of trivia questions about history, music, movies, or other topics and see who can answer them correctly first.

Hotel Room Fun​

1. Board Games​

Bring a few board games, such as Scrabble, Chess, or Checkers, to play in your hotel room.

2. Card Games​

Pack a deck of cards and learn some new card tricks or play classic games like Poker or Blackjack.

3. Would You Rather​

Have each person come up with two fun options and see who would rather do one thing over the other. This game is great for sparking interesting conversations and debates.