Easy-to-play games that liven up your drive
A fun road trip or a drive on the way to hang out.
At first you’re excited about the destination, but as the time in the car gets longer, you start to get bored, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce fun games you can enjoy during long drives.
They’re perfect for keeping kids entertained and for getting closer with friends or your partner!
These games are easy and convenient for anyone—from adults to children—so be sure to try them out the next time you’re in the car!
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Easy, fun games to liven up your drive (21–30)
Onomatopoeia Game
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Word association is a game you can jump into and enjoy right away.
It gets even more fun if you turn it into an onomatopoeia game where you answer with sound effects for whatever comes to mind.
For example, if the previous person says “train,” you could reply with “clackety-clack.” Another tip is to keep giving the prompt “computer” repeatedly before switching to a different prompt.
Suddenly changing the prompt creates a sense of urgency in the answers.
There’s also a tense, exciting anticipation about when the prompt will change or when someone will change it.
Liven things up with unique prompts and onomatopoeia!
Lip-sync song guessing game
The lip-sync song guessing game is something even people who love listening to music but aren’t confident singing can enjoy, and it works well at workplaces or schools.
The presenter picks a song, then lip-syncs it—paying close attention to intonation and rhythm—without making any sound.
The guessers carefully watch the presenter’s mouth and facial expressions to figure out what song it is.
At first, it’s best to choose familiar songs that everyone knows.
Once everyone gets the hang of it, you can make the game more exciting by shortening the sung sections or speeding up the delivery.
Do-Re-Mi Song Game
“Do-Re-Mi Song” is often sung by children to learn the solfège notes.
The “Do-Re-Mi Song Game” that uses this tune tests not only whether you remember the Do-Re-Mi syllables, but also whether you can sing the original lyrics and melody correctly.
You sing the lyrics associated with each solfège syllable in turn, but the order of the syllables is scrambled—for example, after Do comes La, after La comes Mi, and so on.
You must sing the lyric that matches each syllable and also convert the melody to the correct phrase for that part.
If you get carried away by the previous person and just keep following their flow, you’re out.
Because it requires concentration, it’s a great way to forget the time and have fun even during a long traffic jam!
Rhythm 4
The “Rhythm 4” segment from the variety show “Go to School!” is a game that uses hand motions and names.
You start with the phrase, “Let’s go with the rhythm that begins with [Name]!” Put the first player’s name in the brackets.
After saying the name of the person you’re passing it to, say a number from 1 to 4.
The person whose name is called then says their own name that many times.
If you miss the rhythm or say the wrong number, you lose.
When playing, don’t forget to tap the desk, clap your hands, and make the two-thumbs-up gesture.
You can also add various extra rules like “Cheke” or “Bomba-ye,” so try different versions and have fun!
Chorus Quick-Sing Game
The “Chorus Sprint Singing Game” is perfect for staying awake during a drive.
First, the quizmaster says the title of a song.
The person who can start singing that song’s chorus the fastest wins.
You might think it’s easier than an intro quiz, but instantly recalling the chorus melody and lyrics can be surprisingly hard.
If you’re with people around the same age, pick songs from your own generation; if the group spans different ages, it’s better to choose songs everyone is likely to know.
Super Mario game
Super Mario Game is a perfect time-killer that tests your memory and sense of rhythm.
Starting from the first player, you say the words in this order: “Sū,” “Pā,” “Mari,” “O,” “Sūpā,” “Mario,” “Super Mario.” Then, the next player says “coin,” like the sound effect when Mario collects a coin.
With each turn, the number of “coin” repetitions increases.
Anyone who says the words out of order, misses the rhythm, or gets the number of “coins” wrong loses.
Arithmetic game with both hands
This is a game where you use both hands to show the answer to a given arithmetic expression.
For example, if someone says “What’s 5 + 1?”, you make 6 with your fingers.
You can hold up three fingers on each hand, or five on one hand and one on the other—either is fine.
You’re free to choose, but syncing the answer that pops into your head with your hands is trickier than you’d think.
That’s exactly why it gets so exciting! The rules are simple, so it’s great for helping kids practice math, too.
If you’re the one giving the problems, make sure the answers don’t exceed 10!
