We've been spending a lot of time in the car this summer. Between errands, rides over to the beach (and getting stuck with the bridge up!), traveling to amusement parks and all of our other fun adventures, not to mention vacation, our time on 4 wheels adds up. To put a stop to the bickering and make the time go faster we have some favorite games we like to play in the care.
Sausage: We actually end up playing this one out of the car a lot as well, it is a lot of fun! The person who is "it" can only respond with the word "sausage" as the other players do everything they can to get them to slip up. We ask questions, tell jokes, say outlandish things all in a quest to get the "it" person to laugh or respond in a manner other than "sausage". When they eventually slip, they are out! Only rule, no touching the person who is it!
I Spy: This one is also great waiting in restaurants and waiting rooms. "I spy with my little eye something the color red" and then everyone makes guesses until someone gets it right. You can switch it up by saying "something that begins with the letter T" (mix up colors and letters)
Would you rather: We ask each other Would You Rather and pose two outlandish options. This always seems to bring giggles.
The Animal Game: My kids are getting big for this one but was great when they were younger. My kids would take turns making animal sounds and we would have to try to guess what animal they were.
I'm going on a trip and I'm bringing... Start with the first person who names an item. The next person names a new item plus the first item. Continue around that way until someone misses an item and then they are out. You can either end the game then or continue to play until all players but one are eliminated.
Alphabet Game: pick any category and name something related to the topic for every letter of the alphabet. (names, vegetables, etc.)
Family Ark: You need to build an ark. Name an animal to bring aboard for every letter in the alphabet.
Story Starters: This one is getting easier as the kids are getting older. One person starts a story and then you go around the car each adding the next piece of the story.
Name that Tune: Hum part of a song and everyone tries to guess the name of it.
The Quiet Game: 1,2, 3 Quiet! And everyone gets quiet. First person to talk or make noise is out. A parent favorite!!
Now it is your turn, share your favorite games with me! I am always in need of new sanity savers.
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