24 Camping Games For Couples, Adults And Families

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I grew up camping with my family all around France. Our yearly vacation was spent in our caravan, waking up in some of the most beautiful places in our stunning country. Having spent so much time camping, we’ve had lots of opportunities to play games as a family. funny enough, lots of our games also exist in English! Here are our favorite camping games that you can play with adults, as a couple or even with kids!

1. Guess the Celebrity

How to Play

In “Guess the Celebrity,” one player thinks of a famous person while the others take turns asking yes-or-no questions to figure out who it is. If a question is answered with a “yes,” the same player continues to ask more questions. A “no” answer passes the turn to the next person. The game continues until someone correctly guesses the celebrity.

2. 21

How to Play

“21” is a group counting game where players aim to reach the number 21 together. Here’s how to play:

• One person chooses the direction (left or right) and starts by saying “1.”
• The next person can say up to three consecutive numbers (“2,” “2, 3,” or “2, 3, 4”).
• Saying one number continues the direction, two numbers reverse it, and three numbers skip the next person.
• If a mistake is made, that person takes a penalty (like a drink) and starts over at “1.”
• The person who lands on “21” must complete a larger penalty but gets to make a new rule for the next round.

3. Chubby Bunny

How to Play

In “Chubby Bunny,” players compete to see who can stuff the most marshmallows into their mouth while still being able to clearly say “chubby bunny.” Each player takes turns adding one marshmallow at a time and saying the phrase. Whoever can do it with the most marshmallows wins.

4. The Kevin Bacon Game

How to Play

This game is a favorite for movie lovers. Players must connect any actor to Kevin Bacon within six degrees of separation:

• The first player names an actor.
• The next player must link that actor to another who has worked with them, continuing until Kevin Bacon is linked within six steps.
• For example, starting with Jennifer Lawrence: “Jennifer Lawrence was in ‘The Burning Plain’ with Charlize Theron, who was in ‘Trapped’ with Kevin Bacon.”

5. Guess the Lyrics

How to Play

“Guess the Lyrics” involves playing a song and stopping it at a random point. The player whose turn it is must then correctly continue the lyrics from where the song stopped. If they can’t, they face a fun penalty like getting pushed into a pool, sprayed with slime, or taking a drink.

6. Five Facts from Today

How to Play

Players take turns sharing five facts about their day, such as “I drove out here” or “I drank a cup of coffee.” The game continues around the circle, with each player trying to remember and list new facts from their day until no one can recall any more.

7. Telephone

How to Play

“Telephone” is a classic game where players form a line or circle. The first person whispers a phrase to the next person, who whispers it to the next, and so on. When it reaches the last person, they say it aloud. The game is famous for how much the original message changes by the end, often leading to humorous results.

8. Scavenger Hunt

How to Play

Create a list of natural items for players to find around the campsite, such as specific leaves, rocks, or insects. Participants explore the area and collect items from the list. The first to complete the list or who finds the most items within a set time wins.

9. Capture the Flag

How to Play

Players split into two teams, each with a flag placed in their territory. The objective is to capture the opposing team’s flag and bring it back to your base without being tagged. If tagged, you must freeze or return to a designated spot until freed by a teammate.

10. Charades

How to Play

In “Charades,” players act out words or phrases without speaking while their teammates try to guess what it is. Use camping-themed prompts or other fun categories. Each correct guess scores a point, and the team with the most points at the end wins.

11. Campfire Storytelling

How to Play

“Campfire Storytelling” is a communal game where players sit around the campfire and collaboratively tell a story. One person starts the story with a sentence or two. The next person adds to it, and so on. The story can twist and turn, getting as spooky or funny as the group likes. This game is great for stirring creativity and can last as long as the group is entertained.

12. Flashlight Tag

How to Play

Played at night, “Flashlight Tag” is a variation of the traditional tag game. One player is ‘it’ and holds a flashlight. The aim is for ‘it’ to find and tag other players by shining the flashlight on them and calling their names. Once tagged, a player becomes ‘it’ or sits out until the last person is found, depending on the rules decided beforehand.

13. S’mores Building Contest

How to Play

In a “S’mores Building Contest,” participants compete to create the most inventive s’more using a variety of ingredients provided. Everyone builds their s’more, and either a judge or a group vote determines the winner based on creativity, presentation, and perhaps taste. This game is deliciously fun and a great way to enjoy classic campfire treats in new ways.

14. Card Games

How to Play

Bring a deck of cards and enjoy a variety of card games such as Poker, Go Fish, or Uno. These games can be adapted for the number of players and the age group. They provide a relaxing yet competitive way to spend time around the campfire or picnic table. The rules can vary based on the game chosen, but generally, these are easy to learn and fun for all ages.

15. Nature Bingo

How to Play

“Nature Bingo” involves bingo cards filled with pictures or names of common wildlife, plants, or objects that might be seen around the campsite. Players explore the area and mark off items on their bingo cards as they spot them. The first to complete a line or full house shouts “Bingo!” and wins. This game encourages observation and exploration of the natural environment.

16. Hide and Seek

How to Play

“Hide and Seek” is a simple game where one person is the seeker and the others hide. The seeker counts to a predetermined number with eyes closed at a home base while the others hide. After counting, the seeker searches for the hiders. The first person found becomes the next seeker, or the last person found wins the round. This game can be more challenging and exciting in a wooded or unfamiliar environment.

17. Frisbee or Frisbee Golf

How to Play

For casual Frisbee, players simply toss the disc to each other in an open area. In “Frisbee Golf,” set up a course using trees and other natural landmarks as targets. Players take turns throwing the Frisbee from a designated spot, aiming to hit each target in as few throws as possible. The player with the lowest total throws after all targets have been hit wins. This game combines skill and strategy with physical activity.

18. Geocaching

How to Play

“Geocaching” is an outdoor treasure-hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. It’s a great way to add an element of adventure to your camping trip, as each cache usually contains a logbook to sign and sometimes trinkets to exchange.

19. Make Shadow Puppets and Tell Your Day Story with It

How to Play

As night falls, use a campfire or flashlight to cast shadows on a tent wall or other flat surface. Players use their hands or objects to create shadow figures representing different parts of their day. Each player then tells a story or recounts an event from their day using the shadow puppets. This creative activity allows everyone to share their experiences and practice storytelling in a fun and interactive way.

20. The Alphabet Game – Drinking Version

How to Play

“The Alphabet Game – Drinking Version” is a fun and simple memory game ideal for adults. The game starts by choosing a broad theme, such as TV shows, animals, or food. The first player names a topic item starting with the letter ‘A’, like “American Dad” for TV shows. The next player must repeat “American Dad” and add an item starting with ‘B’, such as “Breaking Bad.” The game continues around the circle with each player adding and repeating all the previous items in alphabetical order. If someone forgets an item or takes too long, they take a drink. The game goes on until you reach ‘Z’ or no one can remember the sequence anymore.

21. Fuzzy Duck

How to Play

“Fuzzy Duck” is a fast-paced and hilarious word game played in a circle. Here’s how to play:

• One person starts by saying “Fuzzy Duck” to the next person.
• This continues around the circle with each person repeating “Fuzzy Duck.”
• At any time, a player may say “Does he?” which reverses the direction, and the phrase changes to “Ducky Fuzz.”
• The reversed direction continues with “Ducky Fuzz” until someone says “Does he?” again, flipping it back to “Fuzzy Duck.”
• If a player messes up the phrase or speaks out of turn, they must perform a penalty, like taking a drink.
• The game is very engaging and often increases in speed, making it more challenging and fun.

22. Word Association

How to Play

“Word Association” is a simple but stimulating game that tests quick thinking. Players sit in a circle, and the first person says any word. The next player must quickly say a word associated with it that hasn’t been said yet. For example, if the first person says “beach,” the next might say “sand,” followed by “castle,” and so on. If a player hesitates for too long, repeats a word, or says a word that isn’t associated, they face a penalty, like taking a drink. This game continues until players run out of associations or decide to end the game.

23. Assassin

How to Play

“Assassin” is a thrilling game for a larger group, mixing mingling and mystery:

• One person, known as “Mr. Green,” is the neutral moderator who secretly assigns one player as the assassin.
• Mr. Green discretely informs everyone of their role by whispering “You are a player” or “You are the assassin” into each person’s ear.
• The game then begins with all players mingling, making eye contact, and engaging in conversation.
• The assassin eliminates other players by discreetly winking at them during eye contact. Upon receiving a wink, the targeted player must wait a few seconds before dramatically acting out a “death” and leaving the game.
• If a player suspects who the assassin is, they can make an accusation. If the accusation is wrong, the accuser dies. If correct, the game ends.
• The game continues until the assassin is identified or there are very few players left.

24. G’Day Bruce

How to Play

“G’Day Bruce” is a lighthearted and engaging game that involves memory and quick responses, perfect for lively groups. The game begins with everyone being nicknamed “Bruce” to add a humorous twist and confusion. Here’s how to set the gameplay:

• Starting the Game: The first player starts by greeting the second player with “G’day Bruce.”
• Responding: The second player responds with “G’day Bruce.”
• Passing the Greeting: The first player then instructs the second by saying, “Say G’day to Bruce, Bruce.”
• Continuing the Chain: The second player turns to the third player and repeats the process, greeting them with “G’day Bruce,” and so forth.
• Mistakes and Penalties: If any player fails to respond correctly or breaks the flow, they must take a drink. After making a mistake, their nickname changes from “Bruce” to “Sheila.”
• Further Mistakes: If “Sheila” makes a mistake, the game escalates by adding a humorous element, such as drawing a lipstick spot on their face, and their name changes to “One Spot.” Mistakes by “One Spot” lead to “Two Spot,” and so on.
• Increasing Difficulty: As more names and spots are added, and as participants perhaps become more merry if drinking is involved, the game becomes increasingly challenging and funnier.

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