How to Play Our I Spy Travel Card Game

How to Play Our I Spy Travel Card Game

Posted by Lazy One on 6th May 2025

Ah, road trips. The open road, the promise of adventure, and... the endless chorus of "Are we there yet?" If your little travelers start losing steam before you even hit the highway, our I Spy Travel Card Game is here to save the day! Packed with fun and adventure, this game keeps kids (and adults) engaged by turning the world outside their window into a giant scavenger hunt. So buckle up, shuffle those cards, and get ready for some on-the-go fun!

The Basics: How to Play I Spy Travel Card Game

What You Need:

  • 1 to 6 players
  • 52 LazyOne I Spy cards (each featuring 4 different outdoor things to find)
  • Sharp eyes and a sense of adventure!

Setup:

  1. Shuffle the deck and deal 5 cards to each player.
  2. Place the remaining cards in a stack face down.
  3. Each player looks at their cards and gets ready to start spotting!

Gameplay:

  1. The goal is to find and call out the objects on your cards as you spot them outside the car.
  2. When a player sees an item from one of their cards, they announce it and place that card face up in a completed pile.
  3. After spotting an item, they draw a new card from the deck.
  4. If players spot an item at the same time, the first to call it out wins the point!
  5. The first player to complete 10 cards (or another agreed-upon number) wins the game!

Different Variations to Keep Things Fun

  • Speed Spy: Set a timer for 10 minutes and see who can find the most items before time runs out. Perfect for keeping short trips exciting!
  • Color Coded: Instead of calling out objects, players must spot items that match a color on their card (e.g., a red car, a blue sign).
  • Secret Spy: Instead of shouting out the items, players must secretly write them down when they see them. At the next pit stop, everyone reveals what they spotted—who had the sharpest eyes?
  • Reverse I Spy: One player picks an item from a card and describes it without saying what it is. The other players must guess what they’re looking for!

Why You’ll Love Our I Spy Travel Card Game

This game turns any road trip into an adventure—because spotting things is way more fun than staring at a screen! It’s also great for all ages—even the littlest backseat drivers can play! There’s no setup, no mess—just grab the cards and start playing. Plus, it keeps kids entertained—fewer "Are we there yet?" questions guaranteed!

Tips for Maximum Road Trip Fun

  • Play in teams if you have younger kids who need a little help spotting items.
  • Set small prizes for the winner—maybe they get to pick the next rest-stop snack!
  • Use the game as a way to take in your surroundings and appreciate the little things on the road.

With our I Spy Travel Card Game, every road trip becomes a fun-filled scavenger hunt. So grab your deck, hit the road, and start spying—because adventure is just outside your window!