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Best travel games for adults, from UNO to Monopoly

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Travel: fun and exciting, but also long and tedious.

Often, the reality of getting between A and B can be mind-numbing, and that’s even with snacks, drinks and a tablet-worth of downloaded content to keep you entertained.

In times such as these, a good old fashioned game can keep the cogs whirring and add an element of drama to your trip, depending on what you choose to pack with you.

A classic pack of playing cards is a universal crowd-pleaser - who doesn’t jump on a chance to crack out their poker face? - and is an excellent way to make new friends

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