Best Indoor Games for a Rainy Caravan Holiday

Pontoon

Could this be the nation’s favourite card game? In a caravan you can play against the dealer using matchsticks and how about raising your bet with wash-up duties?

Monopoly Deal

Ideal for playing in a caravan, Monopoly Deal has a shorter gameplay than its parent and is much less likely to cause a family argument! All the fun, and much more likely to actually reach the end!

Scrabble

We all know the rules, we all love to play, just make sure you bring the dictionary as well.

Cluedo

Maybe one for a rainy evening? A classic game to play by candle light perhaps? And if you think the butler with the candle stick is a bit outdated, look for a newer version with all new characters and murder weapons.

The ones you might not know:

Rummikub and/or Okey - Rummikub was invented in the 1930s in Romania, and Okey is a Turkish variation. Both are very engaging, simple to learn and fun, four player games.

The Settlers Of Catan - The most popular board game you’ve never heard of. Currently taking game clubs and living rooms across the globe by storm! This long play board game also has an impressive number of add-ons and variations if you really get into it.

Old favourites:

Chess

There is nothing like whiling the way a sunny afternoon with a classic game of chess. Great game for new and experienced players and great for picking up and putting down over a few days, or the course of a week away.

Draughts

Chess’s younger brother, Draughts is great for introducing new or younger players to a chess board. Just remember the extra pieces. Be sure to check out the Wiki page for other variations of boards and gameplay.

The ones you’ve forgotten about:

Backgammon - One of the oldest board games known - Backgammon - is actually quite easy to learn and play, and can be a very satisfying to delve into if chess isn’t your thing.

Tantrix - A classic counter game with a huge cult following. Once you’ve mastered just a few simple rules, your game of coloured lines will grow and grow into a manic fun game for all players (also good for a one player game).

Old favourites:

Supersizing

Many classic games such as Jenga, Connect Four, Kerplunk and Pass the Pigs have giant, outdoor versions. Enjoy the fun simplicity of these great games whilst soaking up the sun, you could even take them down to the beach.

Water games

We don’t need to name brands or make any suggestions here do we? What can be more fun on a hot day than running around squirting your loved ones with cold water? No water guns? You could try a hose, water balloons, beakers or just your hands!

Games that don’t require any equipment:

Old favourites:

Charades

Never to be underestimated for its endless fun and ability to have even the quietest of people shouting and waving like madmen!

Who am I?

We have told a lie. You will need a pen and paper for both of these. And for 'Who Am I?' You’ll also need some hats, bands or simply a good lick to stick the paper to your forehead!

The ones you might not know:

Mafia - Supposedly created in the 1800s in Russia, 'Mafia' is a group game similar to, but much more developed than, 'Wink Murder', in which you have night and day phases trolled my mafia killers and detectives. The more people you have, the more characters you can involve in the gameplay.

Lunchbox - Wikipedia lists this game as the alternative version to 'Celebrity' which itself is an alternative version of 'Who Am I?' Teams place names of famous people in a box and different rounds test your ability to portray those people using increasingly difficult techniques.

Old favourites:

Shut the box

This simple game is fun no matter how many people are playing! But great to pass the time if you’re away by yourself, or enjoying a few minutes peace while the rest are outside playing.

Solitaire

'Klondike Solitaire' is the variation we all know and love, but there are so many great variations why not add a few more to your repertoire?

One you might not know:

Tiny Epic Galaxies - 2015 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Winner. T.E.G can also be multiplayer with up to four people so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a in depth solo game which is great for when everyone else arrives too.

Taking over intergalactic galaxies not your thing? That’s OK, why not just go for a walk instead! That's the beauty of a caravan.