'First one to see' and Yellow Car named among best car games
The top 20 list also features the Alphabet Game, where players come up with words from specific categories starting with consecutive letters, and the timeless Rock Paper Scissors. Other favourites include Name That Tune, Would You Rather, and even Truth or Dare.
This news comes as Londoners playing 'Yellow Car' would have scored plenty, following sightings of five new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric vehicles touring iconic spots in the city.
Each vehicle was decked out in Renault's signature yellow pop colourway, ensuring they stood out amidst the urban landscape. The coordinated quintet of cars was seen cruising by landmarks such as The Mall and Big Ben.
Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from the car manufacturer, which sponsored the research, said: "The nation will be taking to the roads this Bank Holiday weekend and I'm sure many will be playing at least one of these classic car games. While I-Spy might still be the most popular, Yellow Car is one that many will be familiar with.
"Trying to spot a brightly coloured car while on the road can keep adults and children alike entertained and can help make any car journey go that little bit quicker.
"So, having launched Renault 5 with the option of vibrant, fun colours, we wanted to play a real-life version of the Yellow Car game on the streets of London, so anyone driving past would have had a bumper load of cars to shout about."
Research has also highlighted that for 67% of those engaged in vehicular games, it's all about wiling away the time and keeping tedium at bay, yet 43% admit these games help in brightening spirits.
Furthermore, 16% of people turn to automotive games as a means to diminish their screen engagement or to avoid aimless phone scrolling.
It has also come to light that 63% of adults experience a wave of nostalgia for their juvenile road trips through these games.
Embarking on UK road trips surfaced as the prime occasion for initiating a game (53%), followed by outings such as day trips (41%) and when visiting kin (32%).
Remarkably, 21% of adults continue the fun with mates in the car and 17% get into the spirit on the thrilling drive to the airport.
Moreover, close to one in ten parents (8%), surveyed via OnePoll, rely on these diversions to keep their children amused during the school commute.
MOST POPULAR CAR GAMES.
I-spy.
First One to See....
Car Brand Spotting.
Yellow Car.
Licence Plate Game.
Alphabet Game.
Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Who Am I?
20 Questions.
Memory Game.
Spot the Animal.
Name that Tune.
Would you Rather.
Truth or Dare.
Word Association.
Travel Treasure Hunt /Bingo.
Two Truths and a Lie.
Hum the Tune.
Story Builder.
Guess the Film Quote.
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