Eand holidays are the time to spend time with the family. Playing games is always part of the holiday. Cozy at the campsite, in a holiday home or just a day at the beach. We have listed the best (and smallest) games for you!
Yahtzee (from 4 years)
Yahtzee is a classic dice game that most people know, and is suitable for children aged 8 and over. But a fun fact: nowadays there is also a Yahtzee Junior, suitable for children from 4 years old. The goal is to make different combinations of dice and score points. The compact size of the Yahtzee game makes it ideal to take with you on holiday. All you need are the dice and score sheets.
Cards (from 5 years)
A simple card game can never go wrong on holiday. Whether you like a game of cloverjacks or just a simple game like bullying, a card game is always a good choice. The cards hardly take up any space, and you can play a wide variety of games with them. You can also make it as difficult or easy as you want.
Qwixx (from 8 years)
Qwixx is another dice game where players try to cross off numbers on their score sheet by rolling dice. It's quick and easy to learn and takes up little space, making it perfect for on-the-go use.
Uno (from 4 years)
Uno is a popular card game that revolves around clearing your cards by combining matching colors or numbers. The compact size of Uno cards makes them ideal for taking with you on holiday, and the fun is endless. The normal Uno is suitable for children aged 7 and over. Nowadays there is also a Junior variant of this game! It is suitable for children from 4 years old. UNO Junior is available in all kinds of TV series formats, such as Disney Princesses, but also Paw Patrol.
Domino (from 4 years)
Domino is a timeless game that can be played by young and old. The small dominoes are easy to carry and you can play countless variations of the game. You also have many fun variants for the kids, such as with animals or the well-known duo Woezel&Pip.
Human Don't Annoy You (from 6 years)
This classic board game is perfect for family vacation. The goal is to be the first to move your pawns to the center of the board, but be careful, as other players can send your pawns back to the beginning! Then you might think, that game board is too big? Nowadays there is a handy solution for this: the travel edition!
Quartet (from 4 years)
Quartet is a fun card game for children where they have to collect sets of four cards. There are several quartet versions available, from animals to vehicles, making it a great choice to keep little ones occupied on long journeys.
Looky Looky (from 4 years)
You probably don't know this game yet, but it is highly recommended! Looky Looky is a challenging memory game where you try to match cards as quickly as possible. A kind of memory, only faster and more exciting! In addition, this game is also convenient to play in the car, perfect for the long holiday drive.
Earthworms (from 5 years)
Earthworms is a dice game where you try to collect worms to score points. The compact box makes it perfect to throw in your bag for a day at the beach. A wonderfully fanatical game to do with your children!
Rummikub Travel Edition (from 4 years)
Rummikub is a board game where you have to make sets of numbers. It is a game that requires you to think very carefully! The travel edition of Rummicub comes in a handy tin and is perfect to take with you on holiday.
Halli Galli (from 4 years)
Halli Galli is a fast reaction game where players try to collect fruit cards by hitting the bell when a certain combination appears. The compact size makes it ideal for holiday entertainment. Who is the most fanatical player?
50 games for the car (from 3 years)
Then the last game that is fun for on holiday is “50 games for the car”. There are several variants of this game available in multiple stores! You also have a version for on the plane. The game contains all kinds of cards with assignments. For example, an assignment could be to create a word snake, or to name as many colors of cars as possible. In short, a perfect game for both in the car and possibly on the plane!
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