Who doesn’t love long drives, right?
But sometimes it becomes tedious to go on long journeys.
To top it off, if you have kids in the car it becomes a Herculean task to keep them occupied and entertained.
Keeping the discomforts of traveling my car in mind, we bring to you a collection of 10 games that you can play in the car.
1. 20 Questions
A mind-bending classic where players guess what someone is thinking of using yes-or-no questions. Great for all ages and guaranteed to spark laughs.
Requirements:
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Just your imagination
How to Play:
One person silently thinks of an object, person, or place. Everyone else takes turns asking yes-or-no questions to figure it out. You get only 20 questions as a group to guess correctly. If someone figures it out, they go next. If not, the thinker reveals the answer at the end.
2. I Spy
A simple visual game that’s perfect for keeping little ones entertained while giving adults a quick challenge too.
Requirements:
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The world outside your car windows
How to Play:
A player starts by saying “I spy with my little eye, something beginning with…” and gives a clue like a color or letter. The others guess what the item is based on what they can see. Whoever guesses it right gets to spy next, and the game continues.
3. Would You Rather?
A silly and thought-provoking game that invites players to choose between two strange or funny situations.
Requirements:
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A list of “Would You Rather” questions (or make them up on the go)
How to Play:
Players take turns asking each other “Would you rather…” questions, like “Would you rather eat only pizza forever or never eat it again?” Each person chooses and explains their answer. It’s a great way to pass time and get everyone laughing or debating.
4. Alphabet Hunt
This game adds a challenge to spotting signs, license plates, and road ads by turning it into a letter-finding race.
Requirements:
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Street signs, billboards, or vehicle labels
How to Play:
Everyone starts looking for the letter A and continues through to Z in order. The first person to find all 26 letters wins. You can race individually or work together to beat the alphabet before reaching your destination.
5. License Plate Hunt
A fun scavenger hunt that turns spotting cars into a geography game.
Requirements:
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Paper or phone to track plate locations
How to Play:
Players call out license plates from different states, provinces, or regions as they spot them. Keep a tally or checklist of how many you’ve found. The person with the most different plates at the end of the ride wins. Bonus points for spotting rare ones!
6. Name That Tune
This musical game is all about quick ears and fast guesses as players race to identify songs.
Requirements:
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Music player or streaming app
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A playlist or access to shuffle music
How to Play:
Someone plays a short clip of a song, and others try to name it as quickly as possible. The first person to guess the song and artist gets a point. Keep a running score or just play for fun. It’s perfect for music lovers on the move.
7. Story Chain
A creative storytelling game that gets funnier and more unpredictable with every turn.
Requirements:
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Just your imagination
How to Play:
One person begins a story with a single sentence. The next adds to it, and it continues clockwise. Each person builds on the last line, leading to hilarious twists and unexpected endings. There’s no winning—just storytelling fun for the whole car.
8. The Movie Game
A trivia chain game for movie buffs who love a challenge.
Requirements:
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Knowledge of actors and films
How to Play:
A player names an actor. The next person must name a movie that actor was in. Then someone else names a different actor from that movie, and so on. If someone can’t respond within ten seconds, they’re out. Last player standing wins.
9. Guess the Sound
A quirky audio game where players try to identify weird or common noises.
Requirements:
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A phone with sound clips or creative sound-makers
How to Play:
One person creates or plays a sound—maybe from an app, or by using random objects or their voice. The others guess what it is. The first correct guesser scores a point and gets to make the next sound. Keep it goofy and unexpected for max fun.
10. Road Trip Bingo
A bingo twist that turns your surroundings into a checklist of fun sights.
Requirements:
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Pre-made bingo cards (or DIY on paper)
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Markers or pens
How to Play:
Each player gets a bingo card with things to spot—like cows, traffic cones, or yellow cars. As they see each item, they mark it off. The first person to complete a row, column, or the full card wins and shouts “Bingo!” to end the round.
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These games are hassle free and do not require excess baggage.
Pack your bags and get on the road!!