Scratch'Ems Camping Games

Every one of the 42 cards in Scratch’Ems Camping Games hides its game under a scratch-off panel, so nobody knows what they’re about to play until someone scratches. It turns the usual “what should we do now?” into a small lottery draw.

Each card holds a different game, and they range from silly challenges and story starters to team competitions and active games. None of them need setup or supplies beyond the card. The cards are thick, built to survive a trip, and printed with vintage camper art. They’re aimed at ages 8 and up, which makes them a good fit for family campouts, scout groups, RV weekends and backyard tent nights.

Give it to the parent who always packs the activities, the camp counselor who needs a fresh idea on a rainy afternoon, or the grandparents taking the kids camping for the first time. It also makes an easy addition to a camp care package.

The catch: a scratch-off can only be revealed once, so the surprise is single-use, and after 42 games the deck becomes a plain list of activities. It’s also pitched at kids and families more than at a fireside group of adults.