Are you looking for the best games to take on your travels? Look no further! We’ve collated the best travel games whether you’re on a road trip or jetting off to another (sunnier) country. We’ve found perfectly packable travel games that are ideal for playing with friends, families, or children!
Games Featured:
- Best Overall: Sounds Fishy Travel
- Simple but Addictive: Ok Play
- Matchmaking Game: Dobble
- Brain Teasing Puzzle Game: Kanoodle
- Best Game for Kids: The Muddles
- Best For Big Groups: The Chameleon Travel
- Game For Foodies: P for Pizza
- Total Chaos: Happy Salmon
- Easiest to Play: Avocado Smash
- Perfect For Word-Nerds: Bananagrams
Easy to learn, impossible to put down!
OK Play is the ultimate travel-friendly, connect-five game that’ll have everyone hooked. Simply connect five tiles in a row. Sounds easy, but it’s full of twists! Whether you’re on the ultimate road trip or just lounging pool-side, this compact game is perfect to bring along for some simple but addictive fun.
Players: 2-4 | Ages: 6+
PROS
✅ Simple rules, challenging gameplay.
✅ Portable and travel-friendly.
✅ Great for quick, casual play.
CONS
❌ Can feel samey.
❌ Long rounds if evenly matched.
❌ Tiles can be knocked by clumsy players.
A 90-second game that you will play for hours.
Happy Salmon is a fast paced, crazy card game where you perform actions with other players to get rid of your cards. The player who discards their cards first, wins! It’s perfect for families with young children, but expect shouting and lots of energy!
Players: 3-8 | Ages: 6+
PROS
✅ Fun and silly for all ages.
✅ Travel sized for taking on holiday.
✅ No waiting your turn.
CONS
❌ Requires shouting so not ideal for public places.
❌ Actions can become repetitive.
❌ Not as fun with fewer people.
If they drop, you lose!
Designed with portability in mind, Cards vs Gravity is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for travel. Its waterproof cards and minimal setup mean you can play it anywhere, all you need is a bottle to get started, turning any setting into a game zone.
Players: 2+ | Ages: 10+
PROS
✅ Highly portable.
✅ Easy to learn and set up.
✅ Versatile play.
CONS
❌ Requires a bottle or can.
❌ Can be frustrating if the stack topples often.
❌ May feel repetitive after a few rounds.
Avo’ go at this fast paced and fabulously funny card game!
If you love SNAP! you’ll love Avocado Smash. In this easy to play game your aim is to spot the matches and smash the avocado before your teammates! The last to throw their hands on a match, gets stuck with the deck. The player who gets rid of their cards first, wins! Perfect for popping in your bag for holidays, or playing in the garden during summer.
Players: 2+ | Ages: 6+
PROS
✅ Fast and portable.
✅ Easy to explain and play.
✅ Builds tension in a fun way.
CONS
❌ Not plastic-free.
❌ Can feel repetitive.
❌ Lacks depth for strategic gamers.
Fast-paced wordplay for feasting on the go!
P For Pizza is a word-racing game that’s easy as pie – or should we say, pizza. Find answers that match different categories and letters to build your pizza slice faster than your opponents. It’s quick, simple, and perfect for players who think they’re the fastest at word games.
Players: 2-4 | Ages: 8+
PROS
✅ Easy to let younger players win.
✅ Quick to learn, hard to master.
✅ Great for smaller groups.
CONS
❌ Not as suitable for younger kids.
❌ Requires focus and concentration.
❌ Not suitable for quiet environments.
Who doesn’t love a word game?
In Bananagrams, it’s a race to use all your letter tiles to build your own word grid – and you’ll need to think fast! This one’s perfect for anyone who loves wordplay, and it’s especially fun when you’re competing head-to-head with someone who thinks they’re the vocabulary champ. Ideal for when you’re feeling competitive but still want to keep things light, fun and a little bit wordy.
Players: 2-6 | Ages: 7+
PROS
✅ Fast and portable.
✅ Builds vocab skills.
✅ Endless replay value.
CONS
❌ Not for non-word lovers.
❌ Can feel repetitive.
❌ Less strategic.
Puzzle fun that fits right into your bag!
For all the puzzle lovers, Kanoodle is the perfect pick! This brain-teasing game challenges you to complete 3D puzzles using colorful pieces, and it’s small enough to fit perfectly in your travel bag. Great for solo play, but just as fun to solve together with friends or family.
Players: 1+ | Ages: 7+
PROS
✅ Brain-teasing fun for puzzle lovers.
✅ Compact and perfect for travel.
✅ Great for solo or group play.
CONS
❌ Not ideal for those who dislike puzzles.
❌ May be too challenging for young kids.
❌ Limited interaction with other players.
A funny creature-making card game for kids.
A creative family card game, great for kids, where you collect two real animals to make a brand new one. Find a pig and a frog and you’ve created a Pog, worth 3 points. Get really lucky and you can turn your bee and jellyfish into a Bellyfish, worth 6 points.
Players: 2+| Ages: 6+
PROS
✅ Perfect for travelling.
✅ Easy to set up.
✅ Comes with a Muddles picture book.
CONS
❌ Can feel too simple for older kids.
❌ Luck-based at times.
❌ Lacks depth for strategic gamers.
Spot the match!
Dobble comes in a compact, sturdy tin, making it easy to pack and perfect for on-the-go entertainment. The simple rules and quick gameplay mean you can play it anywhere, on a plane, at the beach, or during a picnic. With no need for a large playing area, it’s an ideal travel companion.
Players: 2-8 | Ages: 6+
PROS
✅ Compact and portable.
✅ Quick gameplay.
✅ Engaging for all ages.
CONS
❌ The core mechanic may feel repetitive over time.
❌ Small symbols may be challenging for some players.
❌ Limited strategic depth.
Can you spot the red herring?
Sounds Fishy is perfect for the family that loves a bit of trivia with a twist. Everyone gives answers, but one of them is a big fat lie. The challenge? Figuring out who’s pulling your leg. Great for catching out the family’s best bluffers!
Players: 4-8 | Ages: 10+
PROS
✅ Fun blend of trivia and bluffing.
✅ Encourages creativity and lying skills.
✅ Travel sized game for playing on the go.
CONS
❌ Can be tricky to explain to new players.
❌ May not appeal to everyone.
❌ Bluffing may frustrate some.
Find the hidden imposter among you!
In The Chameleon, one player is secretly trying to blend in while the rest of the group works together to figure out who the imposter is. It’s a game of deduction, deception, and quick thinking, perfect for family game nights with older kids and adults. The fun lies in figuring out who’s lying before it’s too late!
Players: 3-8 | Ages: 12+
PROS
✅ Great for deduction and deception fans.
✅ Quick, short rounds.
✅ Travel sized game for playing on the go
CONS
❌ Not suitable for younger children.
❌ Requires a minimum number of players.
❌ Can be frustrating being the Chameleon.
Fill your Easter basket with more than just chocolate this year! These egg-cellent games are sure to make your holiday full of laughter, challenges, and family fun. Whether you’re chucking chickens, battling gravity, or trying to read each other’s minds, there’s a game here for everyone to enjoy. Hop to it and make this Easter extra special!
