Best travel games for kids to play on the move this school holiday
These games are the perfect way to keep your little ones entertained on holiday.
If one thing's for certain, it's that travelling with your kids is always certain to be eventful.
Whether you're going by car, plane, boat or train, there's always something around the corner waiting to test you, from delays to sickness to lost items and so much more.
So, our best advice is to make sure you're prepared with plenty of entertainment options, so to help, we've put together this list of the best travel games.
From mini board games to quizzes and card games, these portable sets will keep your children occupied and keep the chaos at bay for as long as possible.
Let's take a look!
Best travel games at a glance
- Ok Play, £12.99
- Snakes & Ladders, £5
- Dobble, £13.99
- Pass The Pigs Dice Game, £9.99
- True or False, £6.99
- IQ stars, £11.99
- Rubik's Race, £24.99
- Zombie Kittens, £19.99
- Guess Who? Grab & Go, £8
- Battleship Grab & Go, £8
- Apple Twist, £15.99
- Bananagrams, £15.99
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Ok Play, £12.99
Available at: Hamleys
- Best for age: 3+
Ok Play is a simple game of 5-in-a-row played with different coloured tiles for up to four people. Best of all, the stacks of tiles can be easily clipped to a bag or belt loop, so you can always have it on hand.
Snakes & Ladders, £5
Available at: The Works
- Best for age: 3+
Snakes and Ladders is a classic for a reason. Fun and simple for all ages, it's the perfect way to keep multiple family members occupied during those long airport waiting times.
Dobble, £13.99
Available at: Waterstones
- Best for age: 6+
Fast, fun and varied, Dobble has quickly become a family favourite in recent years. There are 5 different game modes all centred around matching the symbols and drawings on each card.
Pass The Pigs Dice Game, £9.99
Available at: Hamleys
- Best for age: 7+
This game couldn't be easier: throw the pigs, see where they land, and try to get the most points. Just try not to lose the little pig figures when you play.
True or False, £6.99
Available at: Hamleys
- Best for age: 14+
This simple trivia game comes with statements across a range of general knowledge topics. All you have to do is answer true or false. With a 50/50 chance of being right, it's a fun and accessible quiz for kids.
IQ stars, £11.99
Available at: Boots
- Best for age: 6+
Test your spatial skills with this colourful logic puzzle. There are 120 different puzzles to try, from easy to expert. It's perfect for problem-solving and logic tests.
Rubik's Race, £24.99
Available at: Hamleys
- Best for age: 5+
Face off against a friend to recreate a pattern on a sliding tile grid. It’s fast-paced and addictive – a must for puzzle lovers.
Zombie Kittens, £19.99
Available at: Waterstones
- Best for age: 7+
A twist on the original Exploding Kittens, Zombie Kittens is a brand-new deck of cards so that your game doesn't end just because you blow up, giving players a chance to come back from the dead to play on.
Guess Who? Grab & Go, £8
Available at: The Entertainer
- Best for age: 6+
Another classic game for the ages, this mini Guess Who? will have you giggling over all those moustached faces and daft questions.
Battleship Grab & Go, £8
Available at: The Entertainer
- Best for age: 7+
A beloved game about naval warfare and strategy, Battleships is great fun at any age.
Apple Twist, £15.99
Available at: Hamleys
- Best for age: 3+
Bend the caterpillars in this colourful logic puzzle, perfect for smaller children and improving their problem-solving.
Bananagrams, £15.99
Available at: Hamleys
- Best for age: 5+
It's Scrabble but faster and much more fun for little ones! Ideal for improving their creativity and word skills, Bananagrams will have them laser-focused while waiting around.
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