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Forever Queuing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

There are few places I wander in life that doesn\u2019t involve standing in a queue. Although, I am told that as an English person I could be alone and still form an orderly queue of one! Over Easter the family and I took a short trip to Amsterdam, between the airport and various tourist attractions we found ourselves in many queues. We even bought Stroopwaffles from one shop simply because there was a queue outside it! Our logic was as followed; if there was a queue at 8pm then it must be a good Stroopwaffle. And it was.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

It was whilst we were stood in our 134th queue, waiting patiently for access to the Tony\u2019s Chocolate Superstore (worth a visit btw<\/a>) that we came to a realisation. You can buy activity books for how to stay entertained on a plane, in a car, on a train, at the beach, but we have never come across one for a queue. This seems rather remiss to me, considering the sheer amount of time we as a nation are in queues. Often in those queues with children or bored friends.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Whilst I believe there is a possibility I\u2019m being somewhat old school, forgetting that a vast majority now stand in the queues looking at their phones for entertainment, I think there is a gap in the market here. There is a joy in connecting with people away from the phones, and a joy in creating memories in what otherwise would otherwise be rather mundane.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Bringing the Fun<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

If I\u2019m wrong I don\u2019t mind, this creative problem solving exercise has benefitted me and my family, so I think I\u2019m already winning. On the off chance I could help you too I thought I\u2019d put together 10 Boredom Busting Queue activities. These are simple, zero equipment needed activities you can pull out of your own head when called upon. Each activity is easily adapted to suit the age group you are with, making them perfect for long festival, rides, chocolate shop or toilet queues!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Let\u2019s pop down the phone, put away the whining and whap out the fun! If you like what you read why not bookmark the page so you can come back to it when you need the inspiration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

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10 Boredom Busting Queue Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
The Love Hate Game\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

This game asks how well you know each other! Do you know if your friends love or hate peanut butter or their opinion on Taylor Swift? You definitely will after this fun queue game. One person starts the game off by saying a food, place, celebrity, genre of music\/books\/film etc, the rest of the group must quickly shout out whether they believe the speaker loves or hates what they\u2019ve said. Once everyone has shouted their answer out, the speaker reveals the true answer. Laugh, groan, acted surprised and move on to another person in the group. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Palm Drawing<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Perfect for two or three of you to play. A player holds up their hand so their palm is facing the other player. The other player is the writer, they must write letters on the palm using their finger and the player being written on must guess the letter. You could adapt this to be guess the word, with the writer forming one letter at a time and the person being drawn on has to piece the word together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Rock, Paper, Scissors – A Classic<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

What queue, waiting room or general day to day life would be complete without this brilliant game being brought out? My 1950s cookbook contains a delicious looking pie recipe, step one is simply \u2018Make the pastry\u2019. Just like that cookbook assumes the reader knows how to make pastry without any further instructions, I am doing the same with you and this game. If, however, if you do need more information on how to play rock, paper, scissors then please do get in touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

I Spy – A Classic<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

Talking of classics, I couldn\u2019t write this list without putting I Spy in here. As a family we sometimes change it up to be I spy with my little eye something that\u2019s the colour\u2026 Simply because letters eventually become boring. Have you ever played what I call I Spy Extreme? Wait, if it really was extreme I believe it should really be called I Spy Xtreme! I Spy Xtreme is where you play with someone who isn\u2019t with you. It is a phone game really, so not in keeping with this list, however as I\u2019m talking games and I cannot see another reason I would need to talk about I Spy I figured I\u2019d mention it here. You are allowed to give the person you\u2019re playing with a clue as to your location, you know, just to help them narrow THE WORLD down. It is actually good fun, and a great way to pass the time if you\u2019re on your own and want a small giggle.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

One Minute to List It<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

The only game I will permit you to get your phone out for. Pick a theme and everyone must list as many items in that category within a minute. Use the timer on your phone for accuracy. If you’re need of theme ideas I\u2019ve got you covered:<\/p>\n\n