5 Fun Christmas Travel Games for Kids

Children tend to get bored on an airplane ride and in the car. After a few hours they can really test your sanity. If you are going to be traveling with children this Christmas season, you need a couple tricks up your sleeves.

Always pack a small entertainment bag with things just for them. They can keep it on the floor in front of their feet. This bag should have a few fun things for them to play with like coloring books and crayons, colored pencils and a sketch pad, Hotwheel cars, Barbies, other small toys they enjoy, a water bottle and snacks.

But even all of that will only keep them entertained so long. When they start getting bored and fussing you need a back up plan. Packing a few travel games for kids will save your trip and sanity.

Kids travel games can help keep everyone getting along on your trip. Even the adults can get involved by helping keep score or finding an empty seat in the back and joining in.

Kids Games for Christmas Travel

Melissa & Doug Travel Bingo - Everyone can play bingo no matter their age. There are no pieces that can be lost, and these boards are very easy to use even for toddlers. Designed for two players.
http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-2091-Travel-Bingo/dp/B000VNXSOQ/ref=sr_1_129?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1254430681&sr=1-129

Monopoly Express - Traditional Monopoly scaled down to allow for fast game play and easy transportation. Comes with its own container that holds all the game pieces. Also good to keep kids happy in restaurants. Designed for two or more players.
http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-42787-Monopoly-Express/dp/B000OOGQKK/ref=sr_1_24?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1254431050&sr=1-24

Clue Express - Will make their little minds busy for while. Plays just like the traditional board game. Just different rules for faster games. Everything stores in one container. Designed for two or more players.
http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-40519-Clue-Express/dp/B000X2D6K6/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1254431637&sr=1-29

Scrabble Apple - Scrabble with a twist, try to spell words with your tiles before someone else does. Designed for 2-4 players.
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Brothers-4979-Scrabble-Apple/dp/B001FYJBM8/ref=sr_1_50?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1254431986&sr=1-50

Lego Tic Tac Toe Board Game - The fun of Lego and tic tac toe combined. Comes with a travel box. Kids can play tic tac toe or just play with the ten minifigures. Designed for two players.
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Tic-Board-Game-Travel/dp/B000R2GNZ2/ref=sr_1_214?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1254432511&sr=1-214

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You can even wrap the Christmas travel games to make the trip more fun. Giving them a new gift every few hours will keep them behaving well while waiting for the next gift.

Merry Christmas and Safe Traveling!