No matter what you are traveling- whether it’s in a campervan or to the most beautiful tropical island in the world- there will always be room for entertainment. On every vacation comes that time between activities when you need something to do. This is where travel games come in handy.
Here’s a quick round up of some of the best travel games you can rely on to waste some vacation time when you need to.
Pack of Cards
If you’re short on time and you want to grab something quick before you set off on your vacation, a pack of playing cards should be your first thought. They’re small, versatile, and you can play games with both children and adults.
There are countless games you can play with a set of playing cards, from poker to Go Fish, 21 to highest card wins. If you’ve got a pack of cards with you, you’ll never be bored.
Chess
Don’t worry, you don’t have to take up your precious baggage room with a full sized chess set. There are many ways you can play chess while you’re traveling. The most popular is online chess.
This means you can play alone when you’ve got some spare time. Perhaps you’re waiting for your spouse to get showered before you go out to eat. It’s a brilliant time to waste an hour while you wait.
Scrabble
What better way to spend an evening with a loved one than with a bottle of wine and a game of scrabble while watching the sun go down? If you’re hoping for a quiet evening on vacation this is exactly what the doctor ordered.
You can pick up several versions of travel scrabble that will keep you entertained until you’re ready to call it a night.
Connect 4
Are you looking for the perfect poolside game? Connect 4 is ideal for when you’ve done enough swimming and want some light entertainment. Pull up a table next to your sun loungers and get started with the game.
It doesn’t take long to master but that’s the fun of it. It’s so simple that you and your opponent will need to be on top form to beat one another. It’s perfect for surviving long trips.
Battleship
Another classic passtime when you’re looking for a game you’ll love to play all vacation. Battleship is tactical and requires more than an ounce of thought when you want to win. The thrill of sinking your opponent’s ship is almost addictive.
You can get a travel size battleship but you may need to pack it in your luggage rather than take it in your carry-on bag so you may not be able to play while traveling on a plane.
The world of travel games for adults is vast but not everyone suits every game. If you know you’ll have time to waste between stops or activities, do some research before you go to find your perfect games. Take a look at our other articles while you’re here.