Thanksgiving isnât just about turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pieâitâs about making memories with family and friends! After the feast, keep the energy up (or wake everyone from that turkey coma) with these fun, all-ages games. Whether youâre entertaining little turkeys or competitive adults, these games will have everyone laughing, bonding, and gobbling up the good vibes.
1. Turkey Bowling đłđŚ
Transform your hallway into a bowling alley, Thanksgiving style!
What Youâll Need: Plastic bowling pins (or empty soda bottles) and a small pumpkin or butternut squash as the “bowling ball.”
How to Play: Line up the pins, take turns rolling the pumpkin, and see who can get the most strikes! For extra fun, decorate the pins to look like turkeys.
Perfect For: Kids and adults alikeâbecause who doesnât love an excuse to roll a squash indoors?
2. Thanksgiving Charades đđ
Put a seasonal twist on the classic charades game!
What Youâll Need: Slips of paper with Thanksgiving-themed ideas (e.g., “stuffing your face with pie,” “the turkey running away,” or “grandmaâs snoring”).
How to Play: Split into teams and take turns acting out the clues without using words.
Perfect For: All ages! Even the shy relatives can get a kick out of someone dramatically pretending to be a cranberry.
3. Gratitude Scavenger Hunt đđ
Get everyone up and moving while reflecting on what theyâre thankful for.
What Youâll Need: A pre-made list of gratitude-related items (e.g., “find something that smells good,” “find something that makes you smile”).
How to Play: Each person or team must find items that match the prompts. Share your finds at the end for a heartwarming moment!
Perfect For: Families with mixed agesâitâs simple enough for kids but meaningful for adults.
4. Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe đââ
This outdoor (or indoor!) game is perfect for winding down.
What Youâll Need: A large sheet of cardboard or poster board to draw your grid, plus small pumpkins and gourds as your Xs and Os.
How to Play: Like regular Tic-Tac-Toe but with an autumnal twist! Take turns placing your pumpkins or gourds to form a line of three.
Perfect For: Younger kidsâbut the adults can get hilariously competitive, too.
5. The “Thankful” Game đđ
A game that turns into a keepsake!
What Youâll Need: A bowl, slips of paper, and pens.
How to Play: Everyone writes down something theyâre thankful for and tosses it in the bowl. Read them aloud, and have people guess who wrote what!
Perfect For: Families of all ages who want to focus on gratitude amidst the fun.
6. Pin the Feather on the Turkey đŚđŻ
A Thanksgiving version of the birthday classic!
What Youâll Need: A large paper turkey (hand-drawn or printed) and paper feathers with double-sided tape.
How to Play: Blindfold each player, spin them around, and see who can “pin” the feather closest to the turkeyâs tail.
Perfect For: The littlest turkeys at the gathering, though adults canât resist joining in.
7. Turkey Trivia đđŚ
Who knows their Thanksgiving history?
What Youâll Need: A set of trivia questions about Thanksgiving, fall traditions, and fun turkey facts.
How to Play: Divide into teams, quiz the group, and keep score. Winner gets first dibs on leftovers!
Perfect For: The trivia buffs and history fans in your family.
8. Pie Face Showdown đĽ§đ
The ultimate laugh-out-loud game!
What Youâll Need: A Pie Face game (or make your own with whipped cream and a plastic plate).
How to Play: Challenge someone to a showdown and let the pie-throwing tension build. Who will get the whipped cream to the face first?
Perfect For: Bold participants of all agesâwatching is half the fun!
9. Family Pictionary: Thanksgiving Edition đď¸đ
Get those creative juices flowing with some Thanksgiving doodles.
What Youâll Need: Paper, markers, and a timer.
How to Play: Draw Thanksgiving-related words or phrases (e.g., âparade floatâ or âturkey trotâ), and have others guess within the time limit.
Perfect For: Creative families who donât mind a little artistic chaos.
10. Leftover Relay Race đĽđđ
Burn off some calories before dessert!
What Youâll Need: Plastic plates, a variety of lightweight items (pretend food, small toys, etc.), and a “finish line.”
How to Play: Balance the plate on your hand (or head!) and race to the finish without spilling the “leftovers.”
Perfect For: Kids with high energy and adults who donât mind making a fool of themselves.
Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable with these games that bring everyone together. Whether itâs a raucous relay or a sentimental gratitude moment, the laughter and love will be what youâre most thankful for this year. đŚđ Let the games begin!
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