Portable games & travel games
A journey is fun, a journey is beautiful: It's even more fun and beautiful with original travel and portable games from Noris! Get an overview of our range of travel and portable games by clicking here.
Portable & travel games
City - Country - River Playbook
606192091€4.99
Get creative with this family-friendly version of the popular word game "Stadt, Land, Fluss" from Noris! The game includes 100 sheets of A5 paper, which you can use to put your knowledge and imagination to the test in 15 exciting categories such as "City", "Country", "River" or "Animal". In each round, the players must write down a word for each category that begins with a specific letter, working as quickly as possible to beat their opponents. From exotic countries to strange animals – each round is a new challenge. Points are awarded for correct and unique answers, and the player who has collected the most points at the end of the game is crowned the winner. Designed for 2–8 players aged 8 and up, this fast-paced word game is perfect for cosy evenings or taking on holiday.
Portable & travel games
Hangman Playbook
606192093€4.99
This classic game is a must-have for all word puzzle fans. An action-packed spin on hangman, "Galgenmännchen" comes with 100 sheets of A5 paper, which the players must use to guess letters from a randomly chosen word. One player thinks of a word with up to 10 letters and writes it down on the top sheet of paper. The other player must then attempt to "free" the hangman by making strategic guesses about which letters the word contains. Each time they make a wrong guess, one of the hangman’s bones is crossed out – until the player identifies the word or there are no bones remaining. For each word, the other player has up to ten attempts to reveal the correct answer. Designed for two players aged 8 and up, this timeless word game is guaranteed to keep you guessing! Can you decipher your opponent’s words and save the hangman from his fate?
Family games
Flip4
606064599€19.99
Who can get 4 in a row first when the board is spinning? You win if you are the first to get four of your chips in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal row. You take turns dropping a chip into the top of the board, trying to make your rows of 4. But what happens if the board suddenly turns upside down? You can flip the board and what looked like a sure defeat can quickly turn into a sure win! Flip 4 is the ultimate game for two! For 2 players, aged 6 years and up.
Portable & travel games
Sink air mattresses Playbook
606192092€4.99
A summer-themed twist on a popular classic! Designed for two players aged 8 and up, "Luftmatratzen versenken" is a fun word game in which each player must try to sink their opponent's buoyancy aids. Equipped with lilos, rubber rings, pool noodles and a stand-up paddleboard, the players must hide their gear tactically and attempt to uncover their opponent’s positions with a combination of strategic thinking and luck. The first to player to sink their opponent’s fleet is the winner. The game includes 100 sheets of A5 paper and is ideal for on-the-go, taking on holiday or cosy evenings at home. Who will be the first to capsize the fleet?
Portable & travel games
Mini biting Crocodile
606132081soon available again
Designed for kids aged 3 and above, "Mini Biting Crocodile" is a fun toy for brave young adventurers. This cheeky crocodile keychain is guaranteed to provide plenty of thrills and laughter. Press the crocodile’s teeth gently, but be on your guard – if you press the wrong tooth, the crocodile will snap its mouth shut! The compact keyring with a keychain is ideal for on the go and fits in any pocket. In addition to its fun design, the crocodile is also a great way to train your kid’s responsiveness. Try your hand at escaping the biting crocodile – can you react quickly enough before it snaps its mouth shut?
Portable & travel games
Tricky Color Ball
606132082soon available again
Designed for kids aged 3 and above, Tricky Color Ball is the ideal puzzle game for little thinkers. The black ball contains numerous smaller coloured balls, which are guaranteed to keep your little one entertained for hours on end. The aim is to move the coloured balls into the matching rings. The game is designed to train memory and concentration skills, and features a compact design that is perfect for on-the-go use. Try your hand at the Tricky Color Ball and immerse yourself in an exciting puzzle!
Travel games and portable games: Games for everywhere!
Trips, long journeys and holidays with children call for games that can be taken everywhere. Travel games from Noris are the ideal companions for your next outing with children – so fun is always part of the game!
Travel game, portable game, pocket game – what is that anyway?
The terms travel game, portable game and pocket game are usually used synonymously. They refer to games that are perfect to take along because of their small, space-saving packaging and few accessories. These special games can be played anywhere without any problems and also cut a good figure as a souvenir or small gift for kids.
From what age are travel and portable games suitable for children?
There is a game for almost every age group. If you are looking for a game for toddlers, you should choose a product with particularly simple rules and a short playing time. Also look for sturdy materials that do not pose a risk of swallowing.
From pre-school age, kids can already concentrate on a take-home game for up to half an hour. They can understand several simple rules and get excited about games that are educational and prepare them for school in terms of content, for example.
Travel games for children of primary school age can be even more complex. Kids of this age can engage in more elaborate game principles and remain attentive over various rounds. Pocket games with logically and strategically challenging content and those that can be played in teams are popular with primary school children.
What are the benefits of pocket games?
Pocket games and travel games are credited with these serious advantages:
Promoting social interaction
The games for travelling, most of which are played with numerous players, encourage social interaction. Your child is invited to interact with the other players in the games, thus practising interpersonal skills.
Promoting language and numerical comprehension
Many of the pocket games include language components or numbers. Therefore, while playing, an effective promotion of language and number comprehension takes place.
Suitable for everyday use and flexible
The biggest plus point: the games to take with you are extremely suitable for everyday use and can be used flexibly. They hardly take up any space in the suitcase, which is why the travel games have proven themselves for holidays with the family.
Gift idea
As a gift for a child's birthday or as a nice surprise “just because”, pocket games are excellent. Experience has shown that the practical games are well received by both children and parents.
What should you look for when buying travel and portable games?
When buying a travel game, you should consider these aspects:
Number of players, duration, and set-up time
Read the product description carefully. It tells you how many players a game is intended for, how long a game round lasts, and how complex the set-up is.
Difficulty level
The difficulty level should match the developmental level of your child. If the game is intended for several children, you should orientate yourself on the abilities of the youngest player.
Game Variation(s)
Several game variants bring variety into the game. Find out whether the game can be played in different variations and how they differ from each other.
Simple, clear set of rules
It is also advantageous to have a set of rules that is easy to understand. Games for small children in particular should only contain a few, basic rules.
Material
Sturdy material is indispensable for travel games. Sun and water splashes should not harm the game. In addition, the material should, of course, be harmless to health and have a pleasant feel.
Age recommendation
Finally, the age recommendation must be taken into account. This gives you a rough indication of the age group for which the game is suitable.
Discover the Noris travel and take-home games
Travel and portable games from Noris are made to accompany you and your family on your discovery tours around the world. Our products are characterised by first-class quality, mainly made in Germany, original game ideas and cheerful, appealing designs. Since recycled materials are used in production, they also meet high standards in terms of environmental friendliness. Ready to discover some of our top travel games for the holidays?
Battleship
Packed in a practical case and playable without pen and pad, Battleship is the perfect game to take along. This version of the classic game is particularly portable – so you always have the best entertainment with you.
Rubik's Cube
Dive into the colourful world of the Rubik's Cube! This handy, colourful puzzle fits in any pocket and puts your logical thinking to the test. Uncomplicated and without assembly, it is the perfect travel companion and a brilliant souvenir. A small, fascinating puzzle universe awaits you – how quickly can you solve it?
Ideas for travel games without equipment
If you don't take a game with you on your trip, that doesn't mean you can't still have fun. After all, many fun games can be played without any equipment at all. How about a few rounds of “I spy with my little eye”, for example?
Alternatively, you can form word chains: Think of a category, for example animals, and start by naming any animal. The next player must now name an animal whose first letter corresponds to the last letter of the last-named animal. The aim is to line up as many animals as possible before you run out of ideas.
Another popular travel game without equipment is specially designed for car journeys. Each player decides on a colour. Now it is a matter of looking out of the window attentively. If a car of the chosen colour drives by, the player must clap his hands quickly before the car is out of sight. If he succeeds, he gets a point.
Conclusion: Games to go: entertaining activities for on the go
Portable games and travel games provide a good portion of fun on excursions and holidays. Noris offers you a colourful selection of high-quality, robust games to take along that the whole family can enjoy. Choose a Noris game to take with you and take the fun to the next level!
The big world of Noris games goes far beyond travel games for children! Take a look around our homepage and discover our wide range of products, for example in the categories board games, escape room games and family games.
