Looking for a simple way to keep kids busy without screens? Whether you’re heading to a restaurant, boarding a flight, waiting at an appointment, or chaperoning a school field trip, these printable games are a lifesaver! They’re easy to pack, quick to explain, and entertaining for a wide range of ages. Best of all, they’re free to print and perfect for on-the-go fun.
Tic Tac Toe Printout
>> Tic Tac Toe game printout – Six games print per page.
The object of the game is to get three in a row, horizontal, vertical or diagonal. With this printout, use X’s and O’s as players take turns marking a square.
A creative twist: No paper? No problem! At a restaurant, use straws for a grid and different colors of sugar packets in place of X’s and O’s. For a non-slip game, use an egg carton (with at least 3 x 3 cups) and two colors of plastic Easter eggs. Great way to teach kids to be creative and make their own games.
Squares Printable Game (a.k.a. Dots and Boxes)
>> Squares Printable Game – Each printout contains 4 games.
Challenge kids to outsmart each other by completing more squares than their opponents. Players take turns drawing a single line between two dots. Lines are only to be drawn vertically or horizontally. If you complete a square, mark it with your initials and take another turn! Whoever has the most boxes by the end wins. Great for pairs or small groups.
Hangman Printouts
>> Hangman Game Printout – Four games print per page.
Guess the mystery word one letter at a time—but be careful! With each incorrect guess, the hangman figure takes shape. Limit the word to 4–6 letters and give a category hint (e.g., animals, colors) to make it kid-friendly. The lead player (who selects the word) draws that many dashes under the hangman platform. The opponent(s) have six tries to guess the word – for each incorrect guess a head, body, leg or arm is added to the hangman platform. Use the alphabet to cross off used letters.
Happy Face Printable Game
>> Happy Face Printout Game – Four faces print per page.
A friendlier twist on Hangman 
Instead of drawing a stick figure, kids build a happy face! Each wrong guess adds a feature: 2 eyes, 1 nose, 1 mouth, 2 ears, and hair for a total of seven incorrect guesses. Add more for a few extra guesses: hair bow, earrings, bow tie, moustache or beard. The goal here is to have a fun challenge. This is a cheerful alternative for younger kids who might not love the original. Or parents who aren’t too keen on the ‘hangin part.
Money Sudoku for Kids
>> Printable Sudoku puzzle – Two different sudoku puzzles print per page.
Sudoku meets money math in this beginner puzzle! An easy sudoku version of sudoku for children. Replace numbers with coins—quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. This Level 1, four square sudoku teaches children logic and ordering skills. Each of the 4 boxes (of 4 squares) as well as each of the 4 columns and 4 rows will each have one of each of the coins. This is an independent puzzle – one player game that sharpens logic and coin recognition.
Find the Treasure
>> Treasure game grid – Four grids print per page. Cut part or give each player their own page.
Think Battleship, but with buried treasure! Print the game grid with numbered rows and lettered columns. One player hides the treasure on their grid, and the others take turns guessing the coordinates. Mark hits with stars and track guesses to avoid repeats. The player who finds the most treasure wins!
This game can be played by two or more players. Cut the grids apart, give one each player and one to the leader of the game. The leader can mark from 5 to 10 squares on their grid – this is where the treasure is hidden. The players take turns guessing the coordinates of where the treasure might be. Example: 2,E. All players should mark all guesses on their grid so that they do not repeat the guess. If the guess is correct, that player can mark the square with a star.
