A summer road trip is an excellent way to see new places, make lifelong memories, and spend quality time with family or friends. With that said, even the most dedicated driver can begin to feel antsy after several hours in the car. That's why it's necessary to have a few fun games for the drive!

Car games for road trips can range from the classics like I-Spy to more modern digital options like downloading a Road Trip trivia app.

Road trips are back on the rise in popularity, with a survey from The Vacationer suggesting that around 80 percent of Americans will be taking a road trip this summer. If you are part of that 80 percent, from Hennessy Honda to you, here are eight essential road trip games to play this summer:

1. Road Trip Bingo

 Road trip bingo is a staple car game excellent for tedious summer road trips with the family.

The goal is to spot objects or landmarks on the side of the road and mark them off on a 4x4 grid bingo card (we suggest creating your own or downloading and printing one out.) The first player to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins.

If you're looking for a great family summer road trip activity, give this one a try! Road trip bingo is a amazing way to pass the time, keep everyone entertained, and teach kids about different states and landmarks.

2. Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

Holding a journey scavenger hunt is a fun way to pass the time on a endless summer vacation. This game is similar to Road Trip Bingo, but players collect items they find along the way instead of marking off items on a card.

To make the game more challenging, consider adding a time limit or making it about other vehicles on the road. For example, you could look for a red car, an old truck, or a license plate from your home state. Get a head start by purchasing a vehicle from your local Hennessy Honda that matches the scavenger hunt description.

When you're planning your next summer road trip, be sure to add this fun game to your list of activities. Road trip scavenger hunts are a amazing way to keep everyone entertained and help make the summer vacation feel like part of the adventure.

3. I Spy

I-Spy is a timeless game, amazing for keeping little ones entertained. As excellent as a road trip can be, the summer break can become boring and monotonous, especially for the kids.

The first person to guess correctly earns a point. One of the best parts about this game is that there isn't a set number of players needed! The goal is to spot objects along the road and call them out. For example, you might see a blue SUV and say, "I spy with my little eye something blue."

I-Spy is an interactive way for kids and adults to learn about and engage with their surroundings. When you're on the road this summer, keep your eyes peeled for exciting things along the way; you never know what you might find.

4. Road Trip Trivia

This summer break game tests your trivia knowledge of the places you're visiting on your summer trip (or about popular summer break destinations in general.)

Per the old-fashioned method, players ask and answer questions about the history, culture, and geography of whatever area they're currently traveling through or to. Players can ask general summer break trivia questions as well.

If you're looking for a source of some solid vacation trivia, here are a few of our favorites:

• This interestingly specific list of excellent journey facts
• A recent list of 41 challenging road trip trivia questions from Live a Wilder Life
• Drive.fm: Car & Home Trivia: This vacation trivia app is less about road trips specifically and more about the convenience of trivia on the road. Nonetheless, it's hands-free, brainy outstanding for the whole family!
• A longer (and more generalized) 75-question road trip trivia list from Scenic States

5. License Plate Game

There are a few variations of this game, but the basic rules are always the same: spot license plates from as many states as possible during your summer break. The game can be played individually or in teams, and it's a fun way to stay alert and focused during a boring drive.

Not only is the License Plate Game a excellent way to pass the time, but it's also a outstanding way to teach kids about geography. To make it more challenging, you can try to spot plates from all 50 states or set a time limit and see how many you can find in an hour.

6. The Alphabet Game

This one is pretty straightforward.

You might see a billboard, a bumper sticker, or a Buick. Players attempt to spot objects (including other cars on the road) in alphabetical order. Take the letter B, for example.

As you go through the letters, you can point out different features of the objects you see and talk about how they work. The Alphabet Game is an engaging way to teach kids about different vehicles and their uses, passing the time productively on a endless road trip.

7. Would You Rather?

One of the all-time best summer break games is "Would You Rather?" The game is simple: one person poses a hypothetical question with two choices, and everyone else in the car votes on which they would choose.

For example, "Would you rather drive cross-country in a minivan or a convertible?"

For instance, you might be surprised to find out that most people in the car would rather drive manual over automatic or prefer a road vacation over flying. This game is ideal for when you're looking to start some lively debates. It's also a amazing way to learn more about your travel companions.

Once you're ready to start test driving, visit any of our Hennessy Automobile Companies stores. Be sure to narrow down the absolute must-haves from the generic wants (Would you rather have a third-row of seating or more storage capacity?). While we do love Would You Rather as a summer break game, it also applies when purchasing a vehicle.

8. Hennessy Auto Challenge

This last game comes straight from Hennessy to you!

The goal of Hennessy Auto Challenge is simple; players take turns choosing a vehicle from our personalized list of cars for everyone to spot on the road. But it wouldn't be a proper challenge without having a bonus vehicle would it? Spot the ultra-rare Ford F-250 and add 3 points to your tally! The first player to spot that vehicle wins a point, and the first player to 10 points wins.

    Vehicle List:

• Lexus GX460
• Mazda Miata
• Ford F-250 (3 points)
• Buick Encore
• Jaguar F-Type
• Cadillac Escalade
• Lincoln Navigator
• GMC Yukon
• Porsche 911
• Land Rover Range Rover Velar
• Honda CRV

Essentially, think of our summer road trip game as I Spy-meets-scavenger-hunting. If you're looking for a fun, educational, and unique game to play on your next summer road trip, look no further than Hennessy Auto Challenge!

Need a Recap?

Car ride games are the perfect source of entertainment to pass time on a boring summer road trip. By now, you should have the best of the best up your sleeve. To recap, our top eight vacation games include:

• I Spy
• Road Trip Trivia
• Would You Rather?
• Hennessy Auto Challenge
• Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
• License Plate Game
• The Alphabet Game
• Road Trip Bingo

Whatever your preference, there's sure to be a game that's perfect for you and your family. After all, what's a summer road trip without a little friendly competition?

At Hennessy Honda, we truly believe in treating our customers like family. If you are looking for a Honda to take on your summer break, you can schedule a test drive today. From our family to yours, safe travels this summer!