As the long school summer holidays creep ever closer, parents and guardians everywhere brace themselves for that familiar chorus of “I’m bored!” echoing through the house. Six long weeks of keeping the kids entertained can feel like a marathon, whether you’re staying at home or heading off on a family break. That’s why now is the perfect time to start lining up activities that are fun, engaging and, ideally, portable. Board games have always been a reliable go‑to for families, and when they come in compact travel sizes they become even more valuable. In our house, trivia and quiz games have always been a favourite, but the problem is that most of them skew too far in one direction: either the questions are too difficult for the kids, or they’re so simplified that adults lose interest. That’s why discovering Family Quiz Night from Cheatwell Games felt like striking gold. It’s designed specifically for kids and adults, with questions tailored to each age group so everyone can genuinely compete. And now, with Travel Family Quiz Night, you get the same brilliant experience in a smaller, suitcase‑friendly package.
Travel Family Quiz Night is a trivia game built with quizzing inclusivity at its core. Designed for two to four players or teams and recommended for ages eight and up, it cleverly levels the playing field over standard quiz games by offering different questions for different age groups – not with different cards to keep track of, but on every card. Younger kids get their own set of questions complete with multiple‑choice options, older children and teens get the same questions but without the choices, while adults receive entirely different, more challenging questions with no multiple-choice options. This simple but effective structure means that everyone, from younger children (8 years old upwards) to seasoned quiz‑loving grown‑ups, can play together without the game feeling unfair or unbalanced. The aim is straightforward: answer questions from a selection of eight different categories (decided by where you land on the gameboard) and move your playing piece from the outer edge of the board to the centre to reach the finish.
In the box:
- 8 Decks of Questions Cards (216 Cards / 432 Questions)
- Playing Board
- 4 Playing Tokens
- Die
- Rules
Setting up the game is refreshingly simple. The gameboard itself is compact, roughly 20×15cm, but the space is used efficiently, with question spaces spiralling inward toward the centre finish space. Each player or team selects a coloured token and places it on the starting point. The question cards are sorted into their 8 individual categories and placed face down in neat piles, ready to be drawn from during the game. Despite its small size, the board is clear, tidy and easy for all players to reach, making it ideal for travel tables, hotel rooms or even a picnic blanket in the park or garden.
Question Categories:
- T.V.
- Movies
- Geography
- History
- Music
- People
- Science & Nature
- Pot Luck
Gameplay begins with the youngest player or the kids’ team rolling the die. The die only includes the numbers 1, 2 and 3, which keeps movement tight and the game flowing at a steady pace (and not racing ahead too quickly). Wherever the player lands determines the category of the question they’ll be asked. The person to their left draws the top card from the relevant deck and reads out the appropriate question – kids get the top question, adults get the bottom one. Younger children receive three multiple‑choice answers, while older kids and adults must rely on their knowledge alone. A correct answer earns another roll of the die and another chance to advance; a wrong answer means staying put until the next turn. The first player or team to reach the centre space wins.
Overall, we feel that Cheatwell Games Travel Family Quiz Night is a superb all‑round family trivia game that genuinely works for all ages.
What really stands out about Travel Family Quiz Night is how well it balances difficulty. The kids’ questions feel accessible without being patronising, while the adult questions are challenging enough to keep grown‑ups engaged. Examples range from child‑friendly pop culture and geography to more demanding adult trivia about food, history and world knowledge. With 432 questions included, there’s plenty of variety, so you won’t be cycling through repeats any time soon.
Sample questions:
KIDS:
- (Pot Luck) “In Harry Potter, which bird is the emblem of Ravenclaw House?”
- (Geography) “Which country has the largest population in the word?”
- (History) “How many years did World War I last?”
- (Movies) “In The Secret Life of Pets, what is the name of the guinea pig?”
ADULTS:
- (Music) “Which Fleetwood Mac album contains the tracks Dreams, Go Your Own Way and The Chain?”
- (TV) “Who is best-known for her role as Louisa Glasson in Doc Martin?”
- (People) “Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s first great-grandchild?”
- (Science & Nature) “ A dolorimeter is an instrument used to measure what?”
The travel‑sized box, which measures around 14×11×5cm, is perfect for throwing in your bag for holidays, day trips or even keeping in the car for spontaneous entertainment. It’s versatile too: you can play adult vs adult, child vs child, kids vs adults or mixed teams. No matter how you structure it, the game remains fair, competitive and lots of fun.
Travel Family Quiz Night is just excellent for trivia-loving families. It’s compact, clever and packed with well‑pitched questions that keep everyone involved. Whether you’re at home, away or on the move, it’s a brilliant addition to any family’s game collection and a perfect way to keep boredom at bay during those long summer weeks.
Rating: 5/5
RRP: £10
For more information visit, cheatwell.com. Available to buy from Amazon here.