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What Fits in a Suitcase

The observation and memory game to brighten up your trips!

One player starts by naming an object that fits in a suitcase, and each player adds to the list while repeating everything from the beginning! Test your memory and creativity with this classic road trip game. Anyone who forgets or makes a mistake is eliminated… until there's only one winner left!

A group of friends throwing items into a suitcase.

Features:
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Number of players: 2+
🎂 Recommended age: 14–99
Game duration: 20 min +
🎲 Required materials: None
Difficulty level: Easy
🎭 Game type: Party, Debate, Revelations, Social strategy

A 100% original game created by Crazy Battles 👉 See restrictions

🚗 "What Fits in a Suitcase" – Travel Edition

Perfect for car rides or phone calls, this game keeps you sharp and creative while on the go!


📜 GAME RULES

1️⃣ Principle:

Each player must name an object or item that fits in a suitcase, starting with the current letter of the alphabet.

  • Use a large suitcase of 60 to 100 liters as size reference.

  • Any object, animal, food, body part, or funny/absurd item is allowed – except brand names (e.g., “Coca-Cola” is not allowed, but “soda” is).

  • Exception: Beverages can be listed under J (Juice), B (Beverage), or L (Liquor/Liquid).

2️⃣ Order of Play:

  • In a car: Clockwise starting from the driver, then front passenger, then back seat passengers (right, middle, left), and back to the driver.

  • By phone: Decide order before starting.

3️⃣ Time Limit:

  • 1 minute per turn.

  • The driver (in a car) gets 5 minutes for safety reasons.

4️⃣ Elimination:

  • If a player can’t answer in time, they're eliminated.

  • The game continues with the same letter until one player remains.

  • That player earns 1 point and the next round begins with the next letter.

5️⃣ Restrictions:

  • No repeats allowed.

  • No brand names (except the beverage exceptions mentioned).

  • Only one word per player.

    • ❌ Not allowed: "photo camera"

    • ✅ Instead: "camera", "device", or "photo"

  • Avoid variations of the same word to cheat the system.

Example (Not allowed):

  • Player 1: “device” ✅

  • Player 2: “photo device” ❌

  • Player 3: “audio device” ❌

  • Player 4: “kitchen device” ❌

Words must be identifiable by one word.

❌ "Miniature airplane" — too specific

✅ "Toy" — acceptable because it generalizes the item

If there's doubt, the group votes on whether a word is valid.


🎮 Example Round: Letter A

  • Player 1: "Pineapple" 🍍

  • Player 2: "Camera" 📷

  • Player 3: "Spider" 🕷

  • Player 4: "Needle" 🪡

  • Player 5: "Almond" 🌰

  • Player 6: (silent for 1 min...) ❌ eliminated

  • Player 7: "Matches" 🃏

  • Player 8: "Mini airplane" ❌ invalid, must choose another

  • Player 8: (hesitates too long...) ❌ eliminated

✔️ Valid Examples:

  • Suitcase

  • Phone

  • Apple

  • Hat

❌ Invalid Examples:

  • "Sport cap" (say "cap" instead)

  • "Mini airplane" (too specific)

  • "Canned food" (say "can" or "preserve" instead)

🔹 The last player standing wins 1 point. Then move to letter B!


🎉 FUN VARIANTS

  • 🔥 Speed Mode: Only 30 seconds to answer.

  • 🔄 Reverse Mode: Start from Z and go backward to A.

  • 🎭 Category Mode: Only one type of item allowed (e.g., only food, animals, tech).

  • 🎖 Challenge Mode: Words must have at least 5 letters.


🏁 END OF GAME & WINNER

You can stop the game at a chosen letter (e.g., finish at M) or go all the way to Z.

🏆 The player with the most points wins!

🚀 Perfect for travel boredom or family game night! Who will fill their suitcase with the most outrageous items? 🎒😆

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