Road games

• Road Games: If the scenery isn't keeping your kids amused, pop one of these CDs from Rumba Games into the player and keep your kids guessing for ages. The two new editions to the popular Road Games set are Spelling Bee and Famous Quotes of the 20th Century. The questions begin easy and gradually become more difficult as you work your way through the game. One person is charged with keeping score and the person with the most points wins. You can also hit Random on your CD player to switch up the order, mixing difficult and easy questions together to keep everybody guessing. Both CDs are $9.95 and will be available in June.

• Cube Word: If you're hoping for some quiet time for yourself, get the kids in the back going with Cube Word, a new offering coming in June from Rumba Games. Touted as "15 games in your pocket," Cube Word tests your child's ability to form words on a playing surface to earn the most points. The game comes with cubes that have a letter, number or blank face on each surface, as well as a carrying case. By placing cubes on the playing surface, moving them around or turning them to show a new letter, your child must discover how many words they can make to earn the most points. The game will retail for $9.95 and also includes a solo version of the game for one-kid adventures. (And if all else fails, learn to relieve muscle tension in the car for piece of mind until the next rest area!)

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