The player with the least amount of points at the end of the ride wins. Runs for the whole journey and will keep kids alert and on their figurative toes.Īt the start of this car game for kids, players (or clever parents) come up with 3-5 words that are forbidden for the rest of the trip or until an event comes to pass, say until the next time you stop for gas. ‘Don’t say it’ is a road trip game for kids that Here’s a way to keep a long ride interesting. This cranks up the difficulty level as well as teaches kids how to work together. Players can ask anything as long as it’s answerable with a yes or no, but they can only guess at the identity of the player while it’s their turn asking a question.Ī fun alternative to playing free-for-all is by having everyone team up and getting a limited amount of questions each, as well as a maximum of three guesses.

The other players take turns asking questions to find out who or what that person is. Whoever starts first (rock, papers, scissors usually decides who does) thinks of an animal or person. Who am IĪnother all-time favourite, ‘who am I’ requires kids to don their detective hat and do some deductive reasoning. That player then has to spy something with their little eye. The other players then ask yes-no questions until someone guesses correctly. The player then starts off by saying “I spy with my little eye, something that is…” and then gives a hint- colour, first letter, general direction, pick a clue of choice. Note that the object has to remain in sight for a while. We all remember spying with our little eyes something our siblings could never guess.Ī quick rundown of the rules for those that need a reminder: the player that is ‘it’ secretly spies something that others can see but won’t easily guess. This has to be the ultimate classic car game for kids. It’s a super fun way for parents and kids to solve riddles and crack jokes together! I spy A good road trip game does both and goes beyond keeping their brain occupied. If you are going camping with kids, entertainment on the road is key. Kids love a good laugh and to have their brain tickled.

“Let’s see who can stay quiet the longest!” Parents, don’t suggest ‘the quiet game’ to your kids in an attempt to outsmart them.

Games to play in the car with family