7 Fun Games to Kill Time on a Road Trip ...

By Holly

7 Fun Games to Kill Time on a Road Trip ...

If you’re going to be stuck in a car for a long period of time, you’ll need some games to kill time on a road trip. Whether you’re going to be surrounded by children or with a few adults, they’ll want to be kept busy. No one enjoys boredom. To help you entertain yourself, here are some games to kill time on a road trip.

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Zitchdog

If you’re a fan of How I Met Your Mother, you’ve heard of this game. Simply be the first person to call out ‘zitchdog’ whenever you see a doggie out the window. While driving a long distance, you’re sure to see a slew of dogs. Even if you’re on the highway for most of the drive, you could see a pup sitting in a neighboring car. If you’re looking for games to kill time on a road trip, start with Zitchdog. Since the concept is so simple, you can play it while you’re in the middle of playing something else.

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Zitchdog is a popular game among fans of the TV show How I Met Your Mother. It involves being the first person to spot a dog and calling out "zitchdog." This game is perfect for long road trips as there are often many opportunities to spot dogs along the way. It can also be played while doing other activities, making it a versatile option for passing time on a road trip. This game is simple and easy to play, making it a great choice for all ages. So next time you're on a road trip, don't forget to play Zitchdog and see who can spot the most dogs!

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Guess the Song

During a long car ride, music is a must. If you have an iPod adapter or CD player, you can make a game out of your playlist. Let one person be in charge of choosing the song, and have the rest of the car guess what it is and who sings it. Whoever gets the most points gets to be in charge of choosing the music for the next round. If the song is worthy for your ears, put the game on pause so the music can play.

3

Steal from Whose Line

Whose Line Is It Anyway? has some great ideas for dialogue based games. There’s Song Titles, where players can only speak by using existing song titles. Another game involves using the same number of words in every sentence. If you need more ideas, check out a few episodes of the show. You’re sure to get plenty of ideas.

4

Go Old School

What’s wrong with sticking to tradition? Play the license plate game, where you search for a license plate from every state. Write them down on a piece of paper so you don’t forget which ones you’ve already seen. Or try I Spy, which is able to be played by individuals of any age. When all else fails, settle for rock, paper, scissors.

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Classic games like 20 Questions can also spark joy and intrigue during a long drive. One player thinks of a person, place, or thing, and the others have 20 yes-or-no questions to guess what it is. It's a fabulous mental workout and can lead to plenty of giggles, especially with the wilder guesses. And don’t forget The Alphabet Game, where passengers compete to find words beginning with each letter of the alphabet on signs, billboards, or license plates. It's a fun way to keep eyes peeled on the surroundings and engage every generation.

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Counting Cars

This one is simple, but will keep you occupied. Pick a color and count how many cars you see with that paint job. Everyone on the road trip has to choose a different color and whoever reaches a certain number first is the winner. Just don’t let the driver get distracted. It’s better for him to watch the road in front of him instead of the vehicles around him.

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Board Games

Obviously the car is no place for a full round of Monopoly, but if you have a game with question cards, bring them along and leave the board and playing pieces behind. You can flip through the questions and keep score of who gets the most correct. Even if you don’t keep score, the questions will still manage to kill time. Just be careful not to spill the cards all over the car.

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Bingo

Create your own game of Bingo. Instead of putting numbers on the spaces, write down different things that you expect to see while on the road trip. You can choose things like ‘we see a religious billboard’ or ‘dad falls asleep in the passenger seat.’ Try to make the things you choose as creative and silly as possible. Laughter will make the ride seem shorter.

Try out these games the next time you’re stuck in a car! What was the longest road trip you’ve ever taken? How did you pass the time?

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Very nice article! If Rock Paper Scissors doesn't work, just sleep if you can. Time passes when you are sleeping.

Or a game that you starts with the letter A then B then C

But, not on a fun road trip! Then you will miss out!

My cousin and I play zitchdog and chopsticks whenever on a road trip! :)

It also counts when you see a volkswagen beetle, any colour as long as it's a beetle. I read it from a book and it was based in America

Slug bug and Banana boat are my two go-to games.

Every year my family drives from new York to Florida so these are sure to come in handy!

Me and my brother would play this game where if we saw a yellow plated or yellow car in general we would playfully punch everyone else in the car who didnt spot it before us (of course not our dad because he's driving) Sounds violent but its actually fun, no one is really offended because we all know the game. I feel so sorry for people who do own yellow cars...all they see is people punching each other... :P we play this in Ireland which explains why there are a few yellow plated cars because of people driving in from Britain. Such a warm welcome

Great list, love the bingo idea.

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