On a trip around the world with children? Then you not only want to make beautiful memories, but also experience quality time together. And what could be more fun than playing a game together after a day full of adventures? In this blog I share our favorite board games that we take with us on a trip around the world, including smart packing tips and extra suggestions for the road.
📦 Minimalist travel doesn’t mean you have to give up everything – you just consciously choose what really connects and has fun.
Why take games with you on a trip?
Ideal for rainy days or long waiting times
Brings variety to screen-free moments
Connects your family, even without WiFi
Teaches children to count, strategy, patience and cooperation
And above all: just super fun!
This is what we take with us on a world trip
We opted for a mix of classics, fast card games and dice fun. Everything fits in one compact folder thanks to a clever lamination hack (more on that below). This is what we take with us in the backpack:
🟨 UNO – The ultimate card game for young & old
🔗 Order here from Bol.com
🎲 Yahtzee – With a few dice, score pad and cup (or without) you’re done
🔗 Order Yahtzee
🧠 Time and Time Again – Our absolute favourite: fast, addictive and educational
🔗 Time and Time Again
🟠 Earthworms – Funny dice game with a surprising twist
🔗 Earthworms at Bol.com
🔠 Pim Pam Pet – Fun language game, also perfect for on the go
🔗 Pim Pam Pet Travel
🔷 Rummikub (Travel Version) – A Classic for Strategy Lovers
🔗 Rummikub Travel
Extra tips & smart space-saving hacks
✨ Print & laminate your favorite score sheets
We printed the Time on Time block, Yahtzee score sheets and a sign from Snakes & Ladders. By laminating them and using them with an erasable marker, you save space and paper. Take stickies with you as pawns.
🎒 Use a folder with a zipper or A5 pouch
This way you keep all your games, dice and cards neatly together. Works perfectly, even in your hand luggage!
🧮 Take a set of regular dice & game cards with you
You can play dozens of games with it! Think of Higher-Lower, Blackjack, Bullying or even your own versions of existing games.
Other fun game ideas for travel
Below are a few more toppers that are compact and provide hours of fun – although we don’t have them (yet):
🟥 Qwixx – Tactical dice game, fast and fun
🔗 Qwixx at Bol.com🟪 Skip-Bo – Card Game for All Ages
🔗 Order Skip-Bo🖤 Exploding Kittens – Hilarious and chaotic card game
🔗 Exploding Kittens🌌 The Mind – Minimalist and magical game without words
🔗 Buy The Mind🔲 Four in a row / Tic Tac Toe / Don’t get annoyed – As a mini travel version or printed & laminated
Finally: play & experience
Traveling is all about making memories. By bringing games, you create moments of peace, connection and fun. And the great thing is: you don’t need much for it. With a die, some cards or a laminated game sheet you are already off.
🎒 Our favorite? Time and time again – even after dozens of rounds, it’s still fun!
Do you also want to take these games with you on holiday or a trip around the world?
👉 Order them easily via Bol.com with the links above. This way you also support our travel adventure, at no extra cost to you. Win-win!
