Pass Around

Work as a group to come up with some silly actions, like “meow the Star Spangled Banner,” or “mime like you’re kissing your favorite movie star for 60 seconds.” Write each action on a piece of paper and crumple it into a ball. Pick one of the balls at random and pass it around in a circle, while the driver watches the odometer. When the odometer reaches a number ending in zero (or whatever number you like), he/she calls out “stop.” Whoever is holding the paper has to open it and act out what it says.

All Ages • 3 or More Players • Competitive • Creative

Buzz

Take turns counting to 100. But when you reach any number divisible by 7, say “buzz” instead of the number. For instance, say 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, buzz, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, buzz, 15, etc. When you forget to say “buzz” at the appropriate, you lose and the next person gets to try. You can change 7 to other numbers if you want, and match them to the player’s ability level (10 or 5 for younger kids).

Ages 6 and Older • 3 or More Players • Competitive • Educational

Hum Hum

One person thinks of item that is inside the car. The other players take turns guessing the item. While the players are guessing, the person who thought of the item should hum the entire time. If the guess is far away from the correct item, then the humming should be quiet. If it is close to the item, the humming should be loud. The first person to guess the correct item is the winner and gets to think up the next item.

Submitted by Dani

Ages 12 and younger • 3 or More Players • Competitive

Simon Says

Play an in-car game of “Simon Says.” One person is Simon and acts out and calls out the commands, starting with “Simon Says.” For instance, “Simon Says touch your nose,” “Simon Says wiggle your tongue,” “Simon Says clap four times,” etc. Everyone once in a while, Simon should act out and say a command but not say “Simon Says” beforehand. If a player still performs the action they get a penalty point. Once you have three penalty points you are out of the game. The last player left is the winner and gets to be the next Simon.

Ages 12 and Younger • 3 or More Players • Competitive