Breaking the Ice! Fun Games to Play for a Bus Journey with Colleagues

Mark the end of 2022 by going on holiday with your loved ones. You can rent a bus and invite friends and family to go on a road trip. Break the ice by playing bus-ride-friendly games to make the best of your trip.

Prepare some simple gifts as attention grabbers because the gifts don’t really matter, but the excitement and a sense of togetherness that is built.

Seven exciting games to play on the bus

Finding who’s best through Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors, or Elephant, Man, Ant, whichever game you prefer, is a game that has stood the test of time; where people all over the world have their own set of rules when playing this simple game.

This game usually marks the start of the game to choose turns, but this time, turn it into the main game.

You can start this game by asking your colleague to play it with the person next to them. If they win, they can continue playing with the person behind or in front of them. Keep playing until two players can go head to head with each other and play in the grand final to win the most ‘coveted’ prize.

Elephants and Ants, a synchronization of words and movement

The fact that elephants are big and ants are tiny can’t be denied. But how about turning that fact into a game by making a small circle with your finger to describe a giant elephant and a big circle to describe a tiny ant?

Opposite movements to the words can distract focus and lead to movements that are out of sync, especially if you ask someone suddenly and unexpectedly.

Antonym, an exciting game to play on a bus to practice your focus

This game is simple. All you need is to guess the opposite of the words that have been prepared. To trick your opponent, choose a catchy word at the end of the question and show a serious face.

One way to apply this trick is to have participants shout the antonyms of a series of words. When everyone has given their answers, you can trick them further with a facial expression and shout out a question such as “wrong” as if you’re blaming the previous question.

This will likely surprise and confuse the participants, causing them to create a “noise” and not realize that the question was a trick. Other words that you can use to distract other participants include “done!”, “stop” and words related to the current situation. It will be pure chaotic fun!

Charades, a fun and simple game that can be very thrilling

Charades is a game in which one player tries to communicate a word or phrase to their partner through gestures and pantomime, while the partner can only respond with “yes,” “no,” and “maybe.” 

This game has a few other names, one of them is “heads up” because the word or phrase being guessed is written on a card, paper, or even a phone and placed on the forehead of the player guessing. This game can lead to fun, chaos, and laughter, especially if the word or phrase in question is unique or the players don’t sync with their partners. 

Scattergories, can’t go wrong with the classic

Blast from the past! This is a classic kids' game that’s equally fun to play on the bus when traveling with friends or family.

This game is perfect for playing when riding a small bus with few passengers so that the rounds don’t take too long. Don’t forget to choose the categories and words to look for. Can choose a fruits, animals, or etc

Riddles, a game that never gets old

This one is sure to lighten the mood. Before you take off on your journey, you can search for some fun riddles with a twist. But if one wants to be a bit more serious, why not try throwing some knowledge-based quiz questions too.

Guess the Song! Followed by singing along on the karaoke machine

The last recommended game to play is Guess the Song! Give a clue with a snippet of a song lyric, hum a melody, or even change the original lyrics to another language. If someone guesses the song correctly, sing the song along together. It will be more exciting if the bus you’re riding is equipped with a karaoke machine.

Renting a bus for your group will make your trip more convenient than public transportation. By renting a bus, you can rest assured that your group will remain together so you can depart and arrive at the same time. Besides, there’s a sense of togetherness when you have a get-together when traveling with your colleagues. If you’re looking for a bus rental service provider with a complete facility and a vast selection of fleets, TRAC will be your best choice. 

Especially for those planning on a year-end vacation with colleagues or extended family, get an IDR 1 million discount for bus rentals reserved via the TRACtoGo application during the November 21 and December 31, 2022, period. Enter the promo code SEJUTAUMAT on the order page and continue with the reservation process.

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