With these tips and game ideas you are perfectly prepared for long journeys
Games to beat boredom
Travel games are indispensable for every car journey, and also for trips by plane or train. Long journeys can be an adventure for children, but they are unfortunately also a bit boring. It's good to have games ready that everyone can play together to help the time pass. Here are a few travel game ideas:
Ich sehe was, was du nicht siehst:
One player chooses an object in the car or nearby and then says the colour: 'I spy with my little eye something that is ...'. Everyone else has to guess the object. Whoever guesses correctly first takes the next turn.
Ich suche eine Person:
One player thinks of a person (a real person or a character from a book or film) and gives three clues. The others must guess who is meant. For example: 'My person is a very strong girl, she has two red plaits and she gets up to all sorts of mischief.' Answer: 'Pipi Langstrumpf.' Whoever guesses correctly first takes the next turn. This game also works with animals — in that case give clues about colour, number of legs, what they eat, etc.
Handleser:
One player stretches out their hand and closes their eyes. The other draws pictures on the palm with their index finger that must be guessed. This trains the sense of touch and the imagination.
Buchstaben-Schlange:
Choose a letter. Each person must then make a sentence in which every word starts with that letter. For example: 'Ancient ants angle for eels.' or 'Bert the bear brings bright, buzzing blooms.' Who can think of the funniest sentence?
Geschichten erzählen:
One player starts by thinking up the first sentence of a story. The next player then adds the second sentence. You continue in turn until the story ends or no one can think of anything else.
If no one wants to carry on with the games, the fun does not have to end. Try a little music session where everyone can play a few songs from their favourite artists. Children will certainly enjoy discovering your favourite song.
Taking breaks divides the journey into stages
On long journeys, especially by car, regular breaks are very important. Stop more often. That way everyone can use the toilet, stretch their legs after sitting for a long time and, very importantly, get some fresh air.
With all these tips and game ideas, a long journey will fly by.
Have fun and a safe journey!
