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Step 1
Check your local toy stores. They'll likely have a whole section devoted to travel games. They should be available at low prices.
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Step 2
Create miniaturized versions of your kid's favorite home games. You could make a travel version of Scrabble or even Monopoly by drawing a smaller board and stocking notepads to keep track of the game points or money.
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Step 3
Get a deck of playing cards. They should available at a simple convenience store. The number of card games kids can play is endless.
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Step 4
Check the bookstores. The larger stores may have games as well as activity game books. If your kids are interested in geography and travel, map books can be a good source.
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Step 5
Shop at dollar stores. They often have a number of handheld pocket games at very cheap prices. They can often be found near the checkout lines, making it easy to find them.
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Step 6
Bring back the games that required only the mind and voice. Those old alphabet, I Spy and singing games can still be enjoyable. Keep in mind--it may be difficult to get the teens to take part.
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Step 7
Get portable video game systems. The kids can spend the entire trip with these, especially if they have a number of games that can be played on them. Stores that specialize in video games will often have used systems and games at discount prices.
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Step 8
Ask your friends and neighbors. They may have ideas to suggest and maybe even games of their own to lend to you.
