Play with kids in the car with fun, simple games that turn every ride into a happy family moment.
I’m a traveler and a parent who loves exploring the world with kids — even when the journey happens in the car.
Anyone who travels with children knows the challenge: long drives, boredom, and endless “Are we there yet?”
To make our trips more joyful, I started collecting simple, fun, and creative car games that help families laugh, talk, and truly enjoy time together. Games that don’t need screens, special tools, or preparation — just curiosity and imagination.
Games
I see what you don't see, and it's have color...
I see what you don't see, and it's have color... is a classic and fun observation game that is perfect for playing in the car.
One player secretly chooses an object they can see either inside the car or outside through the window. Then they say the famous phrase:
“I see what you don't see, and it's have [color]...”
For example, the object could be the sky, a road sign, or a tree.
After that, all other players look around and try to guess what the object is. Players can ask yes-or-no questions to get hints, such as:
- Is it alive?
- Do we have it at home?
- Is it big?
- Is it something outside the car?
The player who guesses the correct object first becomes the next one to choose a new object and start the game again.
Football players
Football Players is a simple and fun memory game that is perfect for playing in the car or during a family trip.
Players take turns naming football players they know. There is no required order, team, or country — players can say any footballer they remember. It is allowed to say either the first name or the last name.
The game continues as long as players can remember new football players. If a player cannot name a footballer or repeats a name that was already said, they are eliminated from the game.
The last player who is still able to name football players without forgetting wins the game.
Guess the word
Guess the word… is a fun and educational guessing game for kids that helps develop vocabulary, logical thinking, and communication skills. It’s easy to play at home, on the road, or with friends..
One player (a child) secretly thinks of a word and says only the first letter of that word. Then they say the magic phrase:
“Guess the word…first letter is…”
For example, the word could be cat, snow, or apple. After that, all other players take turns trying to guess the word. They can ask yes-or-no questions to get clues, such as:
Is it alive?
Is it white?
Can you eat it?
The player who guesses the correct word first becomes the next one to choose a new word and start the game again.