Are you one of the estimated 89% of Americans who still takes regular summer road trips?
Whatever season you’re road tripping, you may find that playing “20 questions,” doesn’t quite hold the same appeal it used to.
That’s why we’ve created this list of 10 of the best road trip game apps to add to your arsenal of boredom-fighting methods. So, before you’re next road trip, download one or more of these.
You’re welcome.
1. Trivia Crack
This mind challenge is a great fit for long road trips. Trivia Crack is likely one of the top quiz/trivia apps on the mobile scene to date.
You can even adjust the level of questions to suit the group playing. So, whether you’re traveling with friends, family, kids, whomever, you can find questions that fit your knowledge-base.
Team up, or play as individuals. Either way, this fun trivia game is great at testing your knowledge on all kinds of topics from history, art, pop culture, geography, science, sports, and more!
2. Heads Up
Odds are you’ve seen this hilarious game featured on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Get ready for a fun, and surprisingly interactive game for a car ride.
This game will make an hours-long car ride fly by as you take turns trying to guess the digital word pictured on your own forehead.
The word will appear on your phone, and your fellow travelers will give you clues to guess what word is on your “head.”
This great party game fits well for your car ride and whatever age group you’re traveling with. It can easily be played with as little as two players or as many as you’d like.
3. Mad Libs
Before you take off on your next thrilling vacation, consider downloading Mad Libs.
Another fun party game turned road trip game, Mad Libs will crack you up. After all, “time flies when you’re having fun,” so get ready to pass the time quickly with this one.
This old classic allows you to test your grammar knowledge while also combining hilarious adjectives to create a ridiculous story that will be sure to entertain all.
A great one for kids as well, Mad Libs combines the fun of storytelling with the craziness of random word-choice. Just give a try and you’ll see what we mean…
4. Sing!
What better way to pass the time on a road trip than public humiliation?
Sing! Karaoke by Smule is the app that “connects the world through music.” It’s hilarious.
All you need to get singing is a smartphone and the app. You will choose a song to start singing before a live audience. Just be sure to warm up first.
5. For Kids: Wheels on the Bus
Do you have little tikes riding with you this trip? Not to worry, hours of boredom be gone! This awesome app is a great all-in-one for kids.
Wheels on the Bus has everything. You’ve got sing-along songs, coloring, interactive mini-games, educational games, and more.
If you’re looking to travel without going broke buying and packing a million different activities for the kiddos to pass the time, just download this app.
6. What If
What if… you found the perfect road trip game to play with a group?
Good news – this is it. Have fun taking polls on how your friends or family members answer these ridiculous questions or complete silly scenarios.
The What If app allows you to play with just one smartphone and everyone can answer questions as they wish. You may be surprised to see how many people actually answer the same.
7. Pictoword
Are you a word game fan? This fun game app is great if you’re taking a trip with smaller groups and need something to play on your own.
The premise is simple. Pictoword shows you two different images and you combine them to guess what the word is that they represent.
It’s a fun puzzle to complete on your own, or you can include more people by handing the phone around in turns. Either way, it’s a fun challenge to see how sharp your mind and vocabulary are.
8. Psych
Thanks again, Ellen. This fun game app comes with four different “decks.” You choose between true or false facts, movie trivia, truth, or a word game.
If you have a quick wit, this is the game for you. The app may ask you to “answer a fact.” You then respond with either a fact or a “fake” answer.
If your fake answer is well done, you can trick the other players into guessing your fake fact as the real answer. Similar to the card game, “Apples to Apples,” you’ll have fun trying to persuade people your answer is the best.
9. Podbean
Ok, so this app isn’t exactly a game, but it’s still an excellent way to speed up a dauntingly long road trip. Podbean is a free podcast app that can be downloaded for either iPhone or Android.
If you enjoy humorous interviews or funny podcasts, Podbean is a spend-less way to stay entertained for hours.
Of course, if you’ve got some cash to spare, or even want to try your hand at winning a little, you can always check out some great mobile casinos during your next drive.
10. Spotify
A road trip is only as good as the soundtrack you accompany it with. In which case, you really need to download Spotify, stat.
Discover your favorite artists’ own playlists, create great road trippin’ tracks, share playlists with friends, or simply enjoy hours of music you actually like.
If commercials aren’t your jam, get a monthly subscription for under $10 and cut the crap. However you use Spotify, it’s a great app for your next vacation.
The Best Road Trip Game Apps… and More
If you’re an avid traveler, you’re now ready for the longest of hauls with this list of the best road trip game apps.
For more great travel and vacation hacks, check out our blog. You’ll find everything from information on travel dentistry, mobile development from the road, vacationing on a budget, and more. Happy trails!
