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Games on the Go

Looking for something fun to occupy your travel hours this summer? Whether your family travels by plane, train or car, these fun games-on-the-go will provide kids of all ages with lots of fun and laughter.


Me vs YouMe vs. You
$10.99; 8+ years

klutz.com

Grab a pal and get ready for a head-to-head pencil puzzle challenge featuring word searches, jumbles, scavenger hunts, puzzles and speed mazes. Includes two hand-held pad-and-pencil sets.
Dad Tony says this game is great for the car. McKenna, 11, says, “Awesome! This is the best.”




Clover LeapClover Leap
$34; 5+ years
SimplyFun.com

Practice perfect grammar by using clovers and sheep to create wacky sentences.
Score with each subject, verb, adjective and object.
Tyler, 7, had a great time rolling the dog to make the sheep move.



Zip-It Zip-it
$14.95; 7+ years
Bananagrams.com


Two players use 12 lettered cubes to build a word grid faster than their opponent. A hand in this travel game takes just 20 seconds—it’s perfect for play on planes, trains and just about anywhere else. Each pouch includes a WEORDS dictionary of weird words.
“Built-in scorecard is brilliant!” says mom Lisa. “This fast-paced game is lots of fun.”


CuponK Le Flush Royale EditionCuponK Le Flush Royale Edition
$24.99; 9+ years
Hasbro.com

Use amazing customized trick shots to sink the ball in the golden cup and score points. Practice any of the tricks on the 30 cards to score and make the cup light up. The winner gets to wear the crown. Requires 3 “AAA” batteries (not included). For one or more players.
“This game made us laugh,” says Jacob, 13. “It’s addicting!”



Let's JetLet's Jet
$40; 8+ years
SimplyFun.com

Learn strategy and geography by jetting around the world. Explore different countries by collecting points for visiting particular destinations.
Tyler, 14, says, “Easy to learn and understand. Fun for the whole family!”



Gotcha!Gotcha!
$27.99; 14+ years
BuffaloGames.com

Players race to hit the buzzer whenever someone breaks a rule while making sure that they don’t break any rules themselves. The fun increases as more rules are added!
“It made us laugh a lot due to the awesome things you need to do,” says dad Tony. “It’s clever, fun and funny.”




Busy Bug Count and Match DominoesBusy Bug Count and Match Dominoes
$15; 3+ years
ManhattanToy.com

This colorful set of wooden dominoes comes in a portable bug habitat with a sliding mesh window. Kids will enjoy the unique twist on this classic game. Mom Brooke says her son Gavin, 4, took to it right away and liked the cute design.




Find It Veggie TalesFind It Veggie Tales
$25; 4+ years
FinditGames.com

Sharp eyes are required to locate the hidden objects buried in the recycled plastic pellets in this I-spy styled game. Shake it, spin it and twist it until all the objects are found. “This is a mom’s delight!” says Stacy. “Few parts, age range for everyone, can travel in the car, no irritating sounds…it’s perfect!”


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