Smell, Listen, Feel, Look

Place a small item into a paper bag. Have the player close their eyes, smell the item and try to guess what it is. Then let them shake the bag and try to guess what it is. Then let them reach into the bag and feel the item. If they still can’t name the item, let them look in the bag.

Submitted by Gail

Ages 12 and Younger • 2 or More Players • Competitive

Guess the Page

Take a book, place a bookmark randomly inside and close the book. Show the book to all the players. Each person guesses which page the bookmark is on. The person who guesses closes to the correct page is the winner.

All Ages • 2 or More Players • Competitive

String Words

One person starts out by saying any word. Then players take turns saying words that begin with the last letter of the previous word. For instance, if the first player says “giant,” then the second player says a word that starts with “t,” like “trash.” Then the next person has to say a word that starts with “h.” Continue indefinitely.

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Cooperative • Educational

Distance Game

One person picks an object ahead in the distance. The other person quickly calls out a number that is their estimate of how many seconds until the car reaches the object. Then they count the number of seconds until they actually arrive. Or you can estimate distance and track it on the odometer. Take turns picking and guessing.

Ages 6 and Older • 2 or More Players • Competitive • Educational