The next time you roam, put away the tablet and phone, and break out these screen-free travel toys and games instead. Artists, puzzle-masters, gamesters, and more will find something here to enjoy, and better still? No batteries are required. Thanks for supporting this site with your click-throughs to these products!
1. My Brick Case
Take the fear out of traveling with Legos (and similar building “brick” brands) with this handy travel-size case complete with building surfaces inside. Includes 50 pieces packed in the case and ready for play. Recommended for ages 4 years +. Find it at: Amazon
2. Travel Stencils Art Kit
Give wings to your child’s creativity–or dinosaurs, or boats, or princesses, or animals–with this travel stencil art kit ready to pack along on your next adventure. Includes 14 large stencil sheets with almost 300 different shapes in all, plus colored pencils, sharpener, and 22 sheets. Recommended for ages 3 years +. Find it at: Amazon
3. Vertical Vortex Traveling Interactive Spring Toy
The Vertical Vortex packs perfectly flat for travel–but pops up instantly to “full vortex.” But your child (and you) will likely have the most fun playing with all variations in between. Recommended for ages 6 years +. Find it at: Amazon
4. TukTek Travel 6 Games in 1 Family Fun Play Set
Dominoes, chess, checkers, backgammon, cribbage, and a deck of cards–all these possibilities pack into a mere 10.5″ x 5″ x 1.5″ travel case. For kids 3 years +. Find it at: Amazon
5. SmartGames IQ Focus
From the makers of IQ Twist, comes this new challenge that takes on a 3rd dimension. Work your way through the 120 challenges presented from “(supposedly) easy” to “expert.” For kids and adults 8 years +. Find it at: Amazon
6. Magnetic Travel Toy for Kids 50 Mini Magnet Tiles
Make 2-dimensional pictures or start building up to see the tallest structure you can make before your flight boards. Includes 50 magnetic pieces packed in a lunch pail-sized travel case. For ages 3 years +. Find it online: Amazon