If you have a road trip planned, here is a list of the top 5 road trip games for couples. These games will keep you entertained with fun stories and amazing conversations as you spend time with your loved one on your way to your destination.
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1. Tell Me Without Telling Me
Tell Me Without Telling Me is a fun and competitive guessing game that started as a viral trend. The objective of the game is to guess the word on the card before time runs out. There are 400 cards with words that describe places, traits, things and people. To make it more interesting, there are 3 different ways to give hints in this game:
Hint #1 – Show Don’t Tell: no words allowed, let your body do the talking.
Hint #2 – One Syllable: use only words with a single syllable.
Hint #3 – Freestyle: use any and all words, except for the word on the card.
On a road trip, it’s best to use the One Syllable and Freestyle hints. You can use the Show Don’t Tell hint when you arrive at your destination. In the meantime, prepare to laugh as you try to guess the word on the card without breaking one of the rules.
Sample Cards:
Hacker
Pregnant
Brazilian Wax
Cocky
2. Do You Really Know Your Family?
Do You Really Know Your Family? is a fun trivia game about your family. This game can be played by couples who want to learn new things about each other. See who really knows each other the best as you answer fun questions and complete silly challenges while sparking interesting conversations.
There are two types of cards in this game. There are trivia cards and challenge cards:
Trivia Cards – Guess the correct answer to the trivia question on the card.
Challenge Cards – Complete the challenge on the card.
The person who answers the trivia questions correctly and completes the challenges successfully, gets to keep the cards. At the end of the game, the person who has the most cards win.
Sample Cards:
What do I always complain about? (Trivia)
If I could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be? (Trivia)
Starting with you, take turns naming a color. If someone hesitates or repeats a word, they are out. (Challenge)
Do an impression of movie or TV show character. Correctly guess the character to keep the card. (Challenge)
3. BestSelf – Icebreaker Deeper Talk
BestSelf – Icebreaker Deeper Talk is a conversation card game known for its effectiveness as a relationship game for couples. This card game is an exciting way to dive deeper into meaningful conversations with your partner to understand each other better.
There are 6 topics covered in this card game such as, Life Questions, Deep Questions, Random Questions, Experience Questions, Would you rather…Questions, and If you could… Questions. These questions were made to encourage couples to share their experiences and life stories with one another.
You can add these cards to your list of road trip games for couples, and use it regularly to explore the deeper parts of yourself and your partner.
How to Play:
Step 1: Take turns in selecting a card to read aloud.
Step 2: Answer the questions and enjoy learning more about each other.
Step 3: Repeat and watch how this game elevates your relationship and communication skills.
Sample Cards:
What were the three biggest turning points in your life?
If you could create one holiday, what would you create?
What’s your love language?
What part of your life have you still not figured out?
4. Good Talk
Good Talk is a conversation card game that covers a wide range of topics from light-hearted fun to deep and meaningful discussions. These conversation cards encourage couples to share their thoughts and opinions with each other to create memorable interactions and meaningful conversations.
This card game is a great way to make road trips enjoyable. While you travel, you can take turns asking questions to strike up fun conversations.
Sample Cards:
Who is more likely to yell at the ref at a little league game?
Who do you think is the better driver?
What’s the best prank you’ve ever played on someone?
How would you describe yourself in three words?
5. 598 Conversation Cards for Couples
598 Conversation Cards for Couples is a conversation card game that includes icebreakers, likes/dislikes, memories, fears, dreams, favorites, feedback, and dating questions. Many questions are unique and won’t be found in other couples card games.
These cards are a helpful tool for opening or strengthening the lines of communication between partners. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with each other will help you understand each other better and deepen your relationship.
How to Play:
Step 1: Choose a category (light, thoughtful, or deep) and pick a card from that deck. These cards are categorized and color-coded so you can choose questions based on your mood or your relationship stage:
Cream – light, about-me type questions
Blue – thoughtful questions on memories, dreams, and likes/dislikes
Red – deep, soul-searching life and relationship questions
Step 2: Ask the question on one side of the card and take turns in answering the question.
Step 3: Ask the question on the other side of the card and take turns in answering the question.
Step 4: Pass the deck to your partner and repeat all steps. Use the divider card to set aside used cards to avoid repeating questions.
Sample Cards:
What would you do with an extra $100 per week? (Light)
What was the worst phase you went through? (Blue)
What’s something you quit that you wish you hadn’t? (Blue)
What is or would be the hardest part of raising children? (Red)
Final Thoughts
These road trip games for couples ask open-ended questions that lead to sharing stories, aspirations, and life lessons while getting to know your loved ones at a deeper level. Visit our couples card game article for more road trip questions for couples.