The Joy of The best Travel Games
Picture this: you’re hours into a family road trip and the initial excitement of a new adventure is fading into the rearview mirror. This is where travel games become your secret weapon, turning what could be monotonous hours into moments of joy, laughter, and fun challenges that make the miles fly by. Whether you are traveling by train, plane, or car, games are perfect for fun and engagement.
The ideal travel game is portable, engaging, and fun! Buckle up for an array of travel game ideas that promise to add a sprinkle of excitement to your next venture.
Evaluating the Perfect Travel Game
Dive deep into your travel bag, and you’ll thank yourself for packing a game that’s agile and compact. Picture this, you’re crammed in a cozy train compartment or wedged into the window seat of a bustling flight; portability becomes your game’s golden ticket. Those deck of cards and magnetic puzzles aren’t just space-savers; they dodge the hassle of lost pieces that could transform fun into frustration quicker than a flight delay.
An epic blend of adventure and downtime, travel demands a special breed of entertainment – one where ease of play rules. You want games that set up faster than it takes for your fellow traveler to ask, ‘What’s the Wi-Fi password?’ The shuffle of cards should be the only delay between ‘Are we there yet?’ and ‘It’s your turn!’
Every game you pack should play nice with your travel context. The type of transportation you have will determine the games you need. Narrow aisles and bumpy roads? Opt for card games or engaging apps. If you’re corralling kids or wrangling a cross-generational group of people, consider lightweight board games with universal appeal. Think about the players too—age-appropriate games turn travel from mundane to educational, from solitary time-filler to laugh-packed bonding. As you zip from point A to point B, a well-chosen game changes hours into moments, crafting memories where the miles melt away.
Car Games
- The License Plate Game–Pay attention to the world around you as you travel.
License Plate Bingo: 50 License Plate Bingo Cards For Fun On The Go!
- Bingo, Cutiepie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
$5.99 
- Car Games— Dry erase games that include scavenger hunts, drawing boards, and more!
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- [WHAT’S INCLUDED]: Includes 9 game cards + 1 drawing board (3 bingo cards, 1 food sign scavenger hunt, 1 vehicle brand scavenger hunt, 1 license plate scavenger hunt, 1 road sign scavenger hunt, 1 car color count game, 1 transportation scavenger hunt, 1 blank board to play your own game or draw) No dry erase marker included.
- [SIZE]: 5.4″ wide x 7″ tall
Top Card Games for On-the-Go Fun
- Uno – With its easy-to-learn rules and vibrant colors, Uno makes every journey a merry race to shout ‘Uno!’ Keep the pace snappy and watch as players of all ages get hooked. Uno is my personal favorite. It’s holds fun memories of my childhood and is great for players of all ages.
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- UNO is the classic family card game that’s easy to learn and so much fun to play!
- In a race to deplete your hand, match one of your cards with the current card shown on top of the deck by either color or number.
$10.99
- Sushi Go! – Pack a little gourmet fun in your travel bag with Sushi Go! It’s a swift-moving card drafting game that’s delightful to play– gripping your family in a strategic swirl of sushi selection.
Sushi Go – The Pick and Pass family Card Game from Gamewright, great for 2-5 players aged 8 and up
- FAMILY PICK AND PASS CARD GAME: Sushi Go! Is a fun and easy to learn card game that will become a classic in your family, leaving you hungry for more!
- QUICK PLAY THAT IS EASY TO LEARN: Learn how to play in just 1 round and plays in 15 minutes!
$11.99
- Exploding Kittens – Fuse laughter with a touch of suspense, as Exploding Kittens prompts giggles and gasps in equal measure. Compact and quirky, it’s an uproarious addition to any trip. Our kids laugh so much when we play this game!
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Exploding Kittens Original Edition – Hilarious Game for Family Game Night – Funny Card Games for…
- THE LEGENDARY ORIGINAL MADE FOR TWO TO FIVE PLAYERS: The card game that gave felines a license to kill. The reason cats around the world are being given the side-eye – it’s Exploding Kittens: Original Edition! This kitty-powered card game is all about turning game night into a blast. Try and dodge exploding kittens, betray your friends along the way, and strap on a portable cheetah butt while you’re at it. The last player left alive wins!
- HOURS OF HILARITY: There’ll be lots of chuckling. Rib-cracking outbursts. More laughs than a 90’s sitcom. In every 56-card deck you’ll find creative ways to dodge the exploding kittens. Like defuse cards featuring laser pointers, kitty therapy, and catnip sandwiches. And action cards with weaponized back hair, all-seeing goat wizards, and magical pig-a-corns that grant you precognition. Looking for thoroughly entertaining kid and adult games for game night? Quest complete! This game is an excellent addition to your fun family games collection.
$9.99
- SKYJO–This card game is our recent family favorite. It is quick and easy to play anywhere you travel! Even our younger kids can play this game pretty well. Not to mention it’s really helped them with their math.
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Magilano, SKYJO
- Your goal: try to collect as few points as possible over several rounds of play as quickly as possible by skilfully uncovering, exchanging and collecting playing cards, as few points as possible. But this can only be done as long as a player has not revealed all their cards, otherwise the round of game ends. So be careful, keep an eye on the game and the players
- Great fun for your friends and family. Skyjo is a fun card game that is great fun for children and even large game friends (adults). The card game is very suitable for short games in between and is also an enrichment for a sociable and beautiful game evening.
$16.95
- Cribbage – For those craving a dash of tradition, Cribbage is the ticket. A mix of luck and strategy, this classic has a loyal following and travels briliantly in its folding board form.
AMEROUS Wooden Cribbage Board Game Set with Magnetic Lock – Metal Pegs – 2 Playing Cards -…
- Classic & Puzzle Board Game Set – The Cribage board game set is a classic strategy game created in the 17th century. With its unique scoring system, it is fun and educational, promotes critical thinking skills and strategic thinking, and exercises the mind to develop learning skills and intelligence, and is very interesting for children and adults. (Note: not suitable for children under 3 years old)
- 3 Track Cribbage Board Game – With a more scientific upgrade, the 3-track cribbage board consists of 3 different colors, continuous 3 track board and scoring numbers annotated, metal pegs in 3 colors (chrome, brass and black), 9 in total, you can enjoy this strategy game with your friends and family, providing a special experience that brings endless fun
$28.99
- Phase 10 – Indulge in this rummy-inspired voyage as players chart the course through successive challenges, transforming down time into a thrilling quest of pattern-making and series-building.
Mattel Games Phase 10 Card Game for Families, Adults & Kids, Challenging & Exciting Rummy-Style Play…
- Phase 10 is the Rummy-type card game with a twist!
- Be the first player to complete 10 varied phases with two sets of three, one run of seven, or seven cards with the same color.
$10.99
- Codenames: Duet – Teaming up as covert operatives, players sharpen their wits with Codenames: Duet. It’s a game that bonds through whispered clues and shared triumphs, perfect for languid afternoons or enlivening flights.
Codenames: Duet – The Two Player Word Deduction Game by CGE Czech Games Edition
- 400 all new words compatible with original codenames
- New cooperative gameplay
$24.95
Each flick of a card promises not just fun, but the simplicity of setup and the sheer variety of games available make card games a go-to for travel entertainment. They tuck away into any pocket or pouch, emerging as the silent heroes ready to transform hours of monotony into interactive joy.
Board Games That Travel Light
- Bananagrams: A zesty word puzzle that rips along at an addictive pace. Its compact cloth pouch means you’re peeling and winning, even in the tightest of travel spaces.
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Bananagrams: Multi-Award-Winning Word Game
- FUN FOR EVERYONE – Gather your family and friends and race against each other to build crossword grids. This anagram game that will drive you bananas.
- ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL – While this game is easy to play, Bananagrams is also educational. Teach your kids how to spell words and have fun at the same time.
$14.99
- Travel Carcassonne: The timeless tile-laying game, miniaturized; forge a medieval landscape pocket-sized enough to fit in your carry-on yet rich in strategy.
Rio Grande Carcassonne Travel Edition
- For 2 to 5 players
- Playtime of 30 to 45 minutes
- Zombie Dice: A wickedly simple push-your-luck game where you roll for brains; gnaw on this bite-sized fun that’s just as contagious as the undead it features.
Zombie Dice Deluxe Dice Game, Adults and Family, Fast Pace Dice Game, Zombie Apocalypse Theme, Ages…
- Reusable scorecards and marker give this Deluxe edition added value!
- Showy new dice really jazz up the playing field.
$24.95
- Magnetic Chess: Checkmate on the go with a magnetic set that remains loyal to your every move, no matter the bumps or turns in your journey.
QuadPro Magnetic Travel Chess Set with Folding Chess Board Educational Toys for Kids and Adults, 2…
- 【HIGH QUALITY】QuadPro chess set Made of durable HIPS plastic with Fine texture, gives you smooth hand-feel while lightweight and portable; well-crafted chess pieces make it much more deluxe.
- 【LIGHT MAGNETISM】The chess board every individual pieces have a light magnetic attraction to the 64-square playing field; light magnetism would make it stable to play while not hard to move the piece.
$13.85
- Hive Pocket: The bug-themed strategy game gets a travel overhaul; its tiny yet durable pieces ensure an intricate battle of minds isn’t compromised by your locale.
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Smart Zone Games Hive Pocket Portable, Strategic 2-Player Board Game, Expansion of Hive with Unique…
- Made by Gen42 games Honored for excellence by Mensa select
- Dr. Toy product of excellence award winner
$27.95
- Qwirkle Travel: With its deeply satisfying chunky tiles, this abstract quest for patterns turns waiting time into game time without overcrowding your bag.
MindWare Travel Qwirkle Board Game
- TACTICAL STRATEGY: Qwirkle is the perfect game to hone player’s tactical maneuvers, strategical planning, and forward thinking. Will you see the monolithic move that catapults you into first place?
- EASY-TO-FOLLOW RULES: An engaging game with easy-to-follow rules, Qwirkle is great for younger players. The rules of the game are basic: simply build lines by matching tiles based on either color or shape, and score points for doing so.
$20.70
- Sushi Go!: A delightful draft-and-pass card game served in a bento box of fun. It’s a feast of strategy that’s as portable as your favorite chopsticks.
Digital Delights: Best Apps for Gaming on the Move
- Heads Up! becomes your go-to for uproarious group fun; just hold your device to your forehead and guess the word from friends’ clues.
Heads Up!
- English (Publication Language)
- QuizUp lets you challenge travelers globally on a multitude of topics, turning your phone into a trivia arena.
Quiz Up
- answer the question
- amazing design
- Monument Valley dazzles with its mind-bending puzzles and enchanting visuals, perfect for immersing yourself in another world while en route to your destination.
Monument Valley
- BEAUTIFUL
- Inspired by minimalist 3D design, optical illusions and palaces and temples from around the world, every monument is a unique, hand-crafted world to explore.
- Plants vs. Zombies offers endless defense strategy amusement, keeping both kids and adults engaged during the longest of journeys.
Zombies vs Heroes Plant
- Would you like to join the Zombies vs Heroes Plant
- to start the exciting Heroes Plant adventure in Zombies? GO.
- Words With Friends brings the joy of word games to your pocket, allowing for casual play with fellow travel buddies or competitors worldwide.
Words With Friends 2
- CONNECT with players with Community Match and Smart Match
- SHARPEN your skills anytime and anywhere with offline Solo Play
- Spaceteam encourages players to cooperate shouting sci-fi technobabble to each other as you try to keep your spaceship intact – chaos and hilarity for the entire travel crew.
Space Mission: Moon Expedition
- 3d realistic models of Space Shuttle, satellites, comets and asteroids
- A lot of upgrades(top speed, fuel, armor, maneuverability and coin, fuel and armor bonus)
- Catan Universe shrinks the beloved board game into a virtual form, so you can trade resources and build empires from the convenience of your seat.
Catan Classic
- Optimized for smartphones and tablets
- Original “Settlers of Catan” rule set
Engaging Solo Travel Games
- Sudoku: Slide into a zen-like focus as you align numbers on a flight or train ride. Sudoku books are featherlight, but if you’re tech-inclined, free apps bring endless puzzles to your fingertips.
1000+ Sudoku Puzzles for Adults: A Book With More Than 1000 Sudoku Puzzles from Easy to Hard for…
- Publishing XR, Nova (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
$7.99
- Crossword puzzles: Sharpen your wits and expand your vocabulary while waiting at the terminal. Whether in a compact book or a mobile app, crosswords are perfect for the quick-witted soloist.
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- Solitaire: A timeless classic, shuffle a deck of cards or tap away on a solitaire app. This game isn’t just a pastime; it’s a meditation, strategizing one card at a time.
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- Premium Quality: Our playing cards are crafted from high-quality blue core material, ensuring durability and longevity, making them perfect for both casual and serious card players. Highly rated by customers for its quality and value, making it a popular choice among card game enthusiasts.
- Smooth Shuffle and Deal: The cards are printed on high-quality cardstock with a smooth finish, allowing for easy shuffling and dealing, providing a seamless gameplay experience.
$2.84
- Mahjong: Transport into the tranquil world of Mahjong; its tiles, a puzzle to be solved. Small, travel-sized sets are available, but once again, digital options remove the need for physical pieces.
Mahjong
- auto-save
- 96 levels
- Brain teasers: Keep a mini book of riddles or brain teasers to tickle your neurons. Analyze and solve them, a quick escape from the doldrums of travel.
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Train Your Brain: Logic Games: (Brain Teasers for Kids, Math Skills, Activity Books for Kids Ages…
- Insight Kids (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
$7.19
- Language learning games: Merge play with education using language learning apps. They transform idle time into a productive lesson, a game that edges you closer to fluency, one word at a time.
Interactive Games for Group Bonding
- Charades: Jump into a game of Charades to get everyone miming and guessing, sparking laughter and creating shared moments.
Party Charades Game – Contains 550 charades – Great Family Game for 2 or More Players Ages 10…
- EASY TO PLAY: Explaining how to play charades only takes a few minutes making it a great game to play with friends and extended family. It’s fun to act out the charades and we like to think of it as “laugh-therapy” in a box.
- FAMILY FAVORITE: The charades suggestions will have kids, teenagers, college students and adults alike having a blast playing together. Party Charades is the perfect ice breaker for your next family game night or party!
$18.99
- Two Truths and a Lie: Break the ice and learn more about each other through the hilarious revelations of Two Truths and a Lie.
ReaLies – The Hilarious Party Game of Truths and Lies That Tests How Well You Know Your Friends…
- Deduce the Truth: Lie your way to a win with ReaLies! This funny, creative and easy-to-play party game is all about convincing others that your lie is the truth, while also attempting to guess the real answer!
- Ages 16+ (That’s The Truth): This card game is intended for players 16 and older. Perfect for parties, hangouts, reunions, office events, game nights, and more.
$7.99
- Travel Trivia: Team up and test your knowledge of the world with Travel Trivia, an excellent way for groups to bond over shared knowledge and learning.
Ridley’s World Tour Travel Trivia Card Game – Trivia Game for Adults and Kids – 2+ Players –…
- TRIVIA GAME – How far will your knowledge take you? Explore the many wonders of the world with the World Tour Trivia Game from Ridley’s. Do you have what it takes to be crowned the ultimate quiz champion?
- FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY – Gather friends and family, young & old alike, and get the party started. Ideal for 2+ players, this game of questions is excellent for social gatherings, parties and family nights. It’s also an inspired conversation starter!
$11.66
- Cooperative Storytelling: Forge memorable narratives together with a cooperative storytelling game, where each participant adds to the tale, weaving creativity and teamwork into one.
Peaceable Kingdom Stories of The Three Coins – Cooperative Storytelling Game – Use Teamwork to…
- Storytelling Adventure: In the land of Storia, a Traveler searches for a happy ending—imagined by you! Perfect for groups of mixed ages, you’ll be playing this game again and again! It’s also a great family game for fans of fantasy, creative or role-playing games.
- Games that Grow: Use creative thinking, communication, group strategy and problem solving as you complete the story together. Finish the story with a happy ending before the inkwell runs out of ink. No reading required!
$27.95
- Werewolf: Encourage trust and strategic dialogue by playing Werewolf, where players debate and deduce to uncover the hidden roles among them.
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Stellar Factory Werewolf: A Party Game for Devious People
- Werewolf is a party game of lies, deceit, & accusations. Are you devious enough?
- 20 Villager Cards, 10 Werewolf Cards, 8 Wild Cards, 2 Seer Cards, 2 Doctor Cards, 2 Moderator Cards, 2 Village Drunk Cards, 2 Witch Cards, 2 Alpha Werewolf Cards
$13.95
- Taboo: Challenge your communication skills with Taboo, where explaining concepts without certain keywords becomes an entertaining test of creativity and patience.
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Hasbro Gaming Taboo Classic Game, Party Word Guessing Game for Adults and Teens, Board Game for 4+…
- FAN-FAVORITE TABOO BOARD GAME: It’s the classic Taboo game of unspeakable fun with trendy topics for a modern twist
- AVOID TABOO WORDS: In the Taboo card game for adults, family and teens, race against time as you get teammates to say the Guess word without saying the Taboo words on the cards
$10.00
- Pictionary: Let your drawing do the talking in Pictionary, perfect for bonding as teammates race to interpret doodles.
Mattel Games Pictionary Board Game, Drawing Game for Kids, Adults and Game Night with Dry Erase…
- Celebrate 40 years of the original classic family drawing game Pictionary!
- Sketch and guess your way to the finish line with this board game for family night, perfect for kids and adults alike!
- The Voting Game: Discover each other’s perspectives with The Voting Game, where you predict how others would react in different scenarios, leading to interesting discussions and stronger connections.
The Voting Game: The Adult Party Game About Your Friends
- Find out who your friends are – Anonymously answer “who’s most likely too…” questions [200 included]
- Share stories – Memories are often shared after a revealing vote
$16.19
Memorable Travel Game Moments
Imagine transforming your travel time into a trove of treasured memories with the best travel games. As you pack, slip in card games alongside your essentials. Remember, an enjoyable gaming environment is a shared one; so share out the cards under the dome light of your car, or huddle over a board game at a cozy airport corner. Tips like keeping a balanced mix of travel size games and electronic diversions ensure everyone stays engaged, whether you’re queuing at a terminal or cruising down the open road.
And when that moment of triumph comes as you outwit your family at a strategy game, or that burst of laughter echoes in a train carriage over a classic brain game for travel, these are the moments that stick, the stories you’ll recount. Why not turn waiting time into gaming time? Drop a comment with your go-to travel games.
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