A paper map has one road drawn in invisible ink, and the family must solve clues to see it.
A paper map has one road drawn in invisible ink, and the family must solve clues to see it.
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build a story
Build-a-Story
Whole-family spoken storytelling; good when writing is impractical.
How to play
Keep it easy to use
- One passenger chooses a starting scenario.
- Each person adds one sentence, one choice, or one sound effect.
- Keep turns short so younger players can join.
- The driver may add spoken lines only and must not read prompts while driving.
Activity page
Build-a-Story
A bridge politely asks every traveler to tell one true thing they noticed today.
A bridge politely asks every traveler to tell one true thing they noticed today.
A train station appears in the clouds, but the ticket is a riddle.
A train station appears in the clouds, but the ticket is a riddle.
At a campground, every clock shows a different time until someone listens to the wind.
At a campground, every clock shows a different time until someone listens to the wind.
An airport terminal has a secret museum of ordinary objects from past trips.
An airport terminal has a secret museum of ordinary objects from past trips.
A bus route can only be remembered if everyone contributes one line to a song.
A bus route can only be remembered if everyone contributes one line to a song.
A river will answer one question, but the question has to help someone else.
A river will answer one question, but the question has to help someone else.
A signpost offers three destinations: Curiosity, Patience, and Repair.
A signpost offers three destinations: Curiosity, Patience, and Repair.
Print and answers
Use the packet or guide
The complete printable packet and parent/passenger answer guide are available from the main Family Travel Activities page.
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