Okay, so the other day, I was reading about this thing called the “Slug Bug” game. Sounds kinda silly, right? But I got curious, so I decided to give it a try with my family during our road trip last weekend. Let me tell you, it was way more fun than I expected!
First, I had to figure out the rules. It is not hard at all. From what I gathered, it’s basically a car spotting game. You look for Volkswagen Beetles—you know, the classic ones—and when you spot one, you say “Slug Bug!” and lightly punch the person next to you. That’s pretty much it, but there are some details, though.
So, on Saturday morning, we packed up the car and I explained the rules to everyone. My kids were a little confused at first, but they were super excited to punch each other, of course. We started our trip, and it didn’t take long before my oldest yelled, “Slug Bug, blue!” and gave his little sister a gentle tap. It was a little funny moment.
Here’s how we played it:
- Spotting the Bug: Everyone kept their eyes peeled for VW Beetles. Old or new, it didn’t matter.
- Calling it Out: When someone saw a Bug, they had to shout “Slug Bug!” and say the color of the car. Like, “Slug Bug, red!”
- The Punch: Then came the fun part—a light punch on the arm. We made sure to emphasize the “light” part. No one wanted a bruise!
- No Repeats: If we saw the same Bug again, it didn’t count. You only get one punch per Bug.
- Have Fun: The main point was to have fun. It made the time fly by, and everyone was super engaged.
Throughout the trip, we saw a bunch of Beetles. My youngest, she thought every small car was a Slug Bug, which was a little bit annoying but cute. We had a few disagreements about whether a punch was too hard or if someone really saw a Bug first. Nothing serious, just typical family stuff. In fact, we all have fun and laugh a lot.
By the end of the trip, we were all into it. Even my wife, who’s usually not into these kinds of games, was trying to spot Bugs. I had to admit, it was a pretty good way to make a long drive more entertaining. Also, it is a good way to keep kids busy and stop them from fighting.
My Thoughts
Honestly, I was surprised at how much fun we had with such a simple game. It’s definitely something we’ll do again on our next road trip. If you’re looking for a fun, easy game to play in the car, give Slug Bug a try. It’s a great way to pass the time and have a few laughs. Just remember, keep the punches light!
So yeah, that’s how I spent my weekend—playing Slug Bug with my family and making some fun memories. It’s the little things, you know?
