Play Favorites

Take turns asking everyone about their “favorite” thing. For instance, “What is your favorite ice cream flavor?” Everyone in the car answers. Then the next person gets to think of a new topic. Some ideas: movie, color, game, sport, tv show, actor, actress, car, etc.

All Ages • 2 or More Players • Cooperative

Aluminum Foil Art

Give everyone a sheet of aluminum foil. Let them make their own art, jewelry, hats, sculptures, etc. Or give an assignment, i.e., “make a mask,” or “form an animal.” Encourage creativity!

Submitted by Attie

Ages 12 and younger • 2 or More Players • Cooperative • Creative • Quiet Time

In My Suitcase

This game requires you to memorize a list of items that are “packed in the suitcase.” The items need to be in alphabetical order. For instance, the first person says “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron.” Then the next person has to repeat what is already in the suitcase and add one more thing: “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron and a baseball.” The next person says: “In my suitcase I have packed: an apron, a baseball and a chocolate bar.” This continues until you reach the letter Z, or someone forgets what is in the suitcase.” Or, to make the game harder, don’t require the list to be alphabetized.

Submitted by D.F.

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Competitive

Twenty Questions

One person thinks of an object. Then the others take turns asking “yes” or “no” questions to try to narrow down what it is. For instance “Is it an animal?” or “Is it a place?” Whoever guesses the right answer is the winner, and gets to think of the next question. If no one gets the answer within 20 questions, the person who asked the question wins. Optional: if someone asks a question that gets a “yes” answer, then they are allowed to ask another question.

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Competitive