Road Trip Games to Play in the Car

Long drive ahead? These games to play in the car work for 2–8 players — adults, families, and college crews alike. Most need nothing but the people in the seats. The last one is The Stereotype: State Line, our free pass-and-play road trip board game that runs right here in your browser.

The games

• License Plate States

  2+ players

  Spot license plates from as many different states as you can. First to twenty states wins — or keep a running family map for the whole trip.

• 20 Questions

  2+ players

  One player thinks of a person, place or thing. Everyone else gets twenty yes-or-no questions to guess it.

• The Alphabet Game

  2+ players

  Race to find every letter A to Z on road signs, billboards and trucks. First to Z wins. Q and X exits are gold.

• I Spy

  2+ players

  'I spy with my little eye something… red.' Classic for a reason, and perfect for younger passengers.

• Would You Rather

  2–8 players

  Take turns posing impossible choices. The car votes, majority rules, debates are mandatory.

• Two Truths and a Lie

  3–8 players

  Each player states two true facts and one lie about themselves. The group votes on which one is fake.

• The Singing Game

  2+ players

  One player sings a lyric, the next must continue with a song that starts with the last word. Miss and you're out.

• State Line (this site)

  2–8 players

  A pass-and-play board game on one phone: roll the dice, cross state lines, survive State Challenges and the jury, and reach Federal Customs with the most ice in your Solo Cup. Free to try — no app install, no signup.

How State Line works

1. Set up 2–8 players or teams on one device — pass-and-play, no downloads.
2. Roll the dice and glide your pawn across the illustrated map of America.
3. Land on a state to draw a State Challenge card: perform it before the timer runs out, then face the jury's Pass / Fail / Sabotage vote.
4. Win ice cubes for your Solo Cup — but Federal Regulations, Federal Prison and The Cooler can take it all away.
5. First to cross Federal Customs with ice left is crowned the Ultimate American Stereotype.

The free tier includes up to 3 players, the West region, and a starter deck. The Full Game unlock ($4.99) opens all four regions, 8 players and all 100 State Challenge cards; the After Hours 21+ expansion ($2.99) adds the adult deck. See pricing.

Want the whole rulebook first? Read how to play State Line. Driving with just one other person? See car games for two, or plan a whole day with long drive games.