Punchbuggy 1-2-3

Tell me if this is a national phenomenon or just a game my seven-year-old daughter invented with her little pals. When we’re out driving, which seems is a constant in our schedule of playdates, piano lessons, and tennis class, my daughter and I look for Volkswagen Beetles. If I’m the first person to spot one, I call out, “Punchbuggy 1, 2, 3, 4..10 and the color.” For that effort, I get 100 points, though we never add them up, and, as far as I can tell, they can’t be redeemed for anything. My daughter loves this game and it does pass the time while you’re driving though you have to be careful since it’s just slightly less dangerous than scanning license plates for the “collect a state” game. Beetles are just rare enough that you don’t see them everywhere, and distinctive enough that there’s never a doubt if you’ve really spotted one. My son likes the same game with cement mixers and cranes. Have fun!