5 Games for Kids on Long Trips
We’ve all been there, 5 hours into a 10-hour long road trip to see some distant family member and the kids in the back are already bored and have turned on one another for their own amusement. It’s any parent’s worst nightmare as the screaming, yelling and eventual arguments can turn any quiet family drives into a huge headache. Whilst they can’t play the amazing games at www.easyslots.com we’ll find some for you they will be able to play.
If you want to save yourself that future migraine, then try pulling out a couple of these beauties the next time the terrors in your backseat start acting up.
I Spy
One of the best things about I Spy is that it works for everyone. So, if you’re traveling with toddlers, teens or just babies you can still keep things calm and quiet with a game of I Spy.
The key thing is to keep the kids entertained, so we suggest keeping away from some of the obvious answers like ‘sky’, ‘clouds’ or ‘road’. Instead, why not try for more obtuse and weird answers that actually require thought and looking around at the scenery. As an added benefit, the longer it takes for them to work it out, the quieter the car will be.
20 Questions
Another classic car game. Players here take it in turns to guess who their fellow passenger is by using only 20 questions if they get it right before they hit 20 they win, if not they lose. It’s super simple and games can last for hours if ruthless players pick obscure characters.
Bingo
Fun for all ages, a game of Bingo is incredibly easy to throw together as all you need is a pen, some paper, and a ball to daub your cards off at. In this case, it could be things like car color, things outside the window or animals. If you’re unfamiliar with the rules we suggest taking some time to practice on the free bingo games on EasySlots to get a grasp of the basics.
License Plate Game
This one is perfect if your kids can get quite competitive. All you need is a busy road, pens, and paper.
Players then take turns looking out windows and scribbling down plates of cars they see on the road. You can award points based on the state and city it’s from or tries adding bonus points for spotting convoys or cars, not from the same country.
Hold Your Breath
If you have kids that just won’t settle down, then we highly recommend this one if you’re desperate for just a few minutes of peace. Simply get the kids to see who can hold their breath going through a tunnel or between sets of lights and the winner is whoever lasts the longest.
The Verdict
If you’re looking to keep yourself sane on that next big family road trip or just stop all the screaming and arguing for a little while, then why not quieten the hellraisers in the back by trying out some of these fun games!
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