I love to travel, but I also love to put my geography knowledge to the test at games night! So, here are some of my favourite travel games.
From strategic board games that take you across continents to card games that challenge your travel prowess, here’s a roundup of the best games about travel to spark wanderlust and fun.
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Board Games About Travel
1. Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride takes players on a train adventure across early 20th century North America.
Collect train cards, claim routes, and expand your network to connect cities in a game that is simple to learn but strategically challenging.
With its giant map and miniature trains, it offers a visually immersive experience, while multiple ways to win—from completing tickets to building the longest routes—ensure endless replayability.
Not only is this game one of my top-recommended travel games, it’s also one of my favourite board games of all time. It regularly features on top board game lists.
You can never go wrong with a round of Ticket to Ride and it’s highly addictive!
Perfect for: Family game nights, strategy enthusiasts, and train lovers.
Read Next: I also included the travel-sized version of Ticket to Ride on my list of the best luggage-friendly travel games (that I personally travel or have travelled with).
2. Discover: Lands Unknown
In Discover: Lands Unknown, two to four players are marooned in a harsh wilderness and must cooperate and compete to survive.
What’s cool is that each copy of the game is unique, with different combinations of environments, storylines, characters, and items, making every adventure a new experience.
Strategic survival and exploration keep players engaged from start to finish.
Perfect for: Fans of cooperative games, exploration enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.
3. Passport to Culture
Passport to Culture tests players’ cultural IQ as they travel around the world, answering intriguing questions about customs, geography, and traditions.
Players collect passport stamps while moving around the board, aiming to complete their passports first, and enjoy an educational experience with over 300 question cards.
This game is as fun as it is informative, sparking curiosity about the world.
Perfect for: Families, trivia lovers, and educational game fans.
4. Trekking the World
Trekking the World is an award-winning strategy game that allows players to explore 48 iconic destinations.
Its durable components and beautiful artwork make it a long-lasting family favourite, while gameplay encourages learning about geography and culture.
With clear rules and engaging play, it’s suitable for both home and classroom use.
Perfect for: Geography enthusiasts, families, and students.
5. Monopoly Here & Now
Monopoly Here & Now brings a fast-paced travel twist to the classic Monopoly game, and I love a good game of monopoly!
Players race around the board visiting cities and collecting passport stamps, using iconic tokens like the Statue of Liberty and a cowboy hat.
Each move brings players closer to victory, offering a competitive yet entertaining experience.
Perfect for: Monopoly fans, competitive players, and city explorers.
Card Games About Travel
1. Trip Chaser
Trip Chaser is a passport to fun, where players compete to prove who is the most travel-savvy.
Buy, barter, and take risks to reach various destinations, with event cards based on real travel experiences.
The game is quick to learn, portable, and suitable for 2–6 players, making it a great option for family nights or holiday trips.
Perfect for: Families, travel enthusiasts, and card game lovers.
2. The World Game – Geography Card Game
The World Game challenges players to identify countries, flags, and capitals, making learning geography entertaining.
With up-to-date information on all 194 countries, it trains memory and knowledge, and is suitable for children and adults alike.
Perfect for: Geography buffs, students, and educational play.
3. Lost Cities
Lost Cities takes players on expeditions to remote corners of the world, from the Himalayas to the ocean depths.
Players earn points by strategically betting on expeditions, uncovering the mysteries of lost cities.
With a dual-sided board and an extra set of expedition cards, it offers variety and replayability.
Perfect for: Adventure seekers, strategy players, and explorers.
4. Backpacker – The Ultimate Travel Game
Backpacker is a compact card game where players travel the world, collecting photos and outwitting opponents.
Its event cards mirror real travel experiences, from trekking to beaches, and no two games are ever the same. Its portability makes it ideal for holidays or spontaneous play at home.
Perfect for: Backpackers, holiday travellers, and compact game lovers.
5. TableTopics – Destination Anywhere
TableTopics Destination Anywhere encourages players to share travel stories and dream destinations with 135 conversation cards.
It’s ideal for sparking discussions at dinner parties or inspiring future travel plans, and makes a thoughtful gift for travel enthusiasts.
Perfect for: Storytellers, social gatherings, and travel fans.
More Travel Games
Whether you’re looking for something to play at game night, a Christmas gift for the globetrotter in your life, or you’re simply buying a present for yourself (no judgement), I hope you found what you’re looking for.
Do you have a travel game to recommend that isn’t here? Leave your suggestions in the comments!
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