THE JEEP GAME: EYES UP, PHONES DOWN.

Let’s be honest: Punch Buggy is dead. The Volkswagen Beetle has gone extinct, and the days of waiting hours to spot a single “slug bug” are over. The roads belong to a new king now.

Welcome to The Jeep Game.

This isn’t just a way to kill time between rest stops; it is the ultimate cure for backseat boredom. It transforms a long commute into a high-stakes scavenger hunt that keeps everyone engaged, competitive, and looking out the window instead of at a screen.

But here is the secret: You aren’t just playing a game—you are training co-pilots.

By playing The Jeep Game, you are teaching your kids the essential life skill of scanning the road. You are training their eyes to watch for traffic patterns, identify vehicles, and stay alert to their surroundings. It turns passive passengers into active observers, sharpening the very instincts they will need when they eventually get behind the wheel.

So, buckle up and start scanning. The engine is running, the points are waiting, and the next Jeep Honcho could be right around the corner.

Game on.

✂️ Glovebox Quick-Reference Card

Object	Call	Pts
Standard	“Jeep [Colour]”	1
Truck	“Jeep Honcho [Colour]”	2
Nickname/Vanity	“Jeep [Nick Name]”	2
No Roof	“Jeep Topless [Colour]”	2
No Doors	“Jeep Doorless [Colour]”	2
Snorkel	“Jeep Snorkel [Colour]”	5
Snow Plow	“Jeep SnowPlow [Colour]”	5
Dealership	“Jeep Store!” (Must see logo)	5

🚙 The Official Rules of “The Jeep Game”

1. The Arena (Game Conditions)

1.1 Active Play: The game is only active when the players are inside a vehicle with a running engine.

1.2 Paused Play: If the car is parked and the engine is off, the game is paused. No points can be scored, even if a Jeep drives by.

2. The Basic Call (1 Point)

2.1 To score a standard point on a regular Jeep not the Wrangler, Cherokee, Renegade, etc.

2.2 You must be the first to clearly say: “Jeep [Colour]” (e.g., “Jeep Red”).

2.3 Pointing: Pointing at the vehicle is optional, but highly recommended to assist in dispute resolution or locating the vehicle for other passengers.

2.4 One Point Per Jeep: Once a specific Jeep has been called and claimed, no other player can call that same Jeep.

2.5 The “Coke Jynx” Tie (Shared Point) If two players call the exact same Jeep at the exact same time—a moment worthy of a classic “Jinx! You owe me a Coke”—the point is not stolen or fought over. It is ruled a Shared Point. Both players receive full credit.

3. The “Color Blind” Steal

Accuracy matters. If a player calls a Jeep but identifies the wrong colour:

3.1 ** The Botch:** If Player A says “Jeep Red” but the vehicle is actually Orange, their call is void.

3.2 The Steal: Player B can immediately steal the point by correctly identifying the vehicle: “Jeep Orange!”

3.3 The Dispute: If the colour is ambiguous (e.g., a muddy grey/brown), the driver (or a neutral passenger) acts as the final judge.

3.4 All grey Jeeps are considered silver as well.

4. Special Variants & Scoring

4.1 Certain sightings require specific phrases and award extra points.

4.1.1  Jeep Truck (Gladiator)   “Jeep Honcho [Colour]”  2 Points
4.1.2 Topless Jeep (No roof)   “Jeep Topless [Colour]”  2 Points
4.1.3 Doorless Jeep (No doors)   “Jeep Doorless [Colour]”     2 Points
4.1.4 Jeep with Snow Plow   “Jeep Snow [Colour] Plow”  5 Points
4.1.5 Jeep with Snorkel   “Jeep Snorkel [Colour]”  5 Points

4.2 Note on Trucks: You must say “Honcho” instead of just “Jeep.” If you call a truck just a “Jeep,” you lose the point and it can be stolen with the correct terminology.

4.3  Point are cumulative: example:  “Jeep Red Honcho (2), Doorless(+2), Topless (+2) with a snow plow (+5)” is 11 points

5. The “Personality” Call (2 Points)

5.1 The Concept: Many Jeep owners customize their rides with visible hood names or Vanity License Plates that give the vehicle a specific persona.

5.2 The Call: Identify the personality name.

Example: If a Jeep has the vanity plate “NACHO”, you call: “Jeep Nacho Cheese!”

5.3 The Exception: When making a Personality Call, you do not need to say the colour.

6. The “Jeep Store” Jackpot

6.1 Requirement: To call a “Jeep Store,” the official Jeep logo must be clearly visible on the building, pylon, or sign.

6.2 Exclusion: A parking lot full of Jeeps does not count as a store unless the signage is present. You cannot call the individual Jeeps on the lot and the store; you must choose one (the Store call is usually the strategic winner).

7. Winning the Game

7.1 The game concludes when the engine of the players’ car is turned off at the final destination.

7.2 The player with the highest score wins the title of Jeep Grand Master for that trip.