The Greatest Trending Travel Games for Adults

The Most Popular Travel Games of the Year

Traveling is often an exhilarating experience, but even the most adventurous spirits can benefit from taking a break from constant exploration. This is where travel games come in handy, offering a fun and immersive way to engage with fellow travelers while providing opportunities for bonding and making memories. Board games and card games are popular choices, with the gaming industry experiencing a surge in popularity as more people recognize the benefits of these games in their everyday lives, including when they’re on the move.

The rising popularity of travel games is a testament to this, with thousands of copies sold around the world every day. This presents an exciting time for gaming enthusiasts and novices alike as the range of available travel games continues to expand. With this in mind, it’s time to showcase the top trending travel games for adults this year, following my previous blog post where I shared my ultimate list of portable board games. These games are guaranteed to make your next trip unforgettable.

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a silly, fast-paced, pattern-recognition game that will have you saying the name so many times you’ll forget what it means. Players take turns laying down cards while calling out the corresponding animal or food item. The playing area for this fast-paced card game is relatively small, and the game is designed for 3 to 8 players. The game was designed and published by Dave Campbell and is distributed by Dolphin Hat Games. It’s easy to learn, but challenging to master and perfect for when you want to add some absurdity to your game night.  

Left Center Right

Roll the dice and pass the chips. Left Center Right (LCR) is a simple, luck-based dice game that can be played with any number of players and the playing area required is relatively small. Players roll three dice and pass chips based on the roll, with the goal of being the last one with chips. The game was designed by George and Company and is published by George and Company LLC. Take my advice and don’t get too cocky or you might end up with empty pockets. 

Five Crowns

Five Crowns is a rummy-style card game that adds a fifth suit of stars to the traditional deck. Players try to make sets and runs with their cards over eleven rounds, with the value of each card increasing each round. This game requires a playing area large enough to accommodate the layout of the cards. It is designed for 1 to 7 players (there is a solo variant included in the rules) and was created by Marsha Falco. It is published by Set Enterprises, Inc. and has won several awards, including the 1996 Mensa Select award. It’s a great choice for those who love a challenge. 

Mexican Train Dominoes

The goal of Mexican Train Dominoes is to be the first to play all your dominoes, with players starting their own “trains” and trying to block their opponents’ trains. This game requires a large playing area to accommodate the dominoes as they are played. It is designed for 2 to 8 players and was created by Roy and Katie Parsons. It is published by Puremco and has won several awards, including the 2012 Mensa Select award. 

SKYJO

SKYJO is a deceptively simple card game that involves strategy, memory and some luck. Players try to end the game with the lowest score by swapping cards, drawing new ones, and memorizing the positions of cards in play. This game requires a relatively small playing area and is designed for 2 to 8 players. The game was designed by Magilano and is published by Magilano GmbH. It has won several awards, including the 2019 Spielwarenmesse ToyAward in the Teenager and Adults category. But don’t be fooled by its cute illustrations, SKYJO is a game for serious players.. Kinda. 

Monopoly Deal

All the fun of the classic board game without the hours-long time commitment (sweet music to my ears). Players collect and play cards to build properties, charge rent, and sabotage (*cough* steal from *cough*) opponents, with the first player to collect three complete property sets winning. It requires a small playing area and is designed for 2 to 5 players. The game was designed by Philip Orbanes and is published by Hasbro. It has won several awards, including the 2011 Golden Geek Best Party Board Game award. It’s worth repeating that this version of Monopoly is the perfect solution for anyone who wants all the fun without the mind-numbing tedium of the original game. Give it a try. 

The Final Score

With a variety of options, you and your travel companions can enjoy hours of laughter and fun while strengthening your connections. Whether it’s a long flight or a relaxing break in the park, these games are perfect for creating memories and forging lasting friendships. So go ahead, make your travels a little brighter with these trending game picks. Don’t forget to share which games you decided to pack for your next adventure.