How to Play Picnic Alphabet

This classic car game is a great way to stretch your memory muscles.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Wood Mancalas
• Travel Pillows
• Child Safety Seats
• Travel Games
• Travel Toys

1. Play this game on long car trips or use it as a boredom-buster.
2. Play with at least two people - ideally three or four.
3. Have the first player start with, "I'm going on a picnic, and I'm going to bring ... " - adding something that begins with the letter A, such as apples.
4. Know that the next player must repeat the same phrase, name the item the first player chose and then add something beginning with the letter B.
5. Continue on, with each player repeating the phrase and the alphabetical list and adding something for the next letter of the alphabet. Once each player has added to the list, the first player takes another turn, and the cycle continues.
6. Try to get to the end of the alphabet without anyone forgetting an item.
7. Congratulate yourselves if you make it through the list without forgetting anything.

Tips & Warnings

• The best way to remember the list is to try to visualize each item.
• Play this game with children to help them develop their memory skills.