What Are Fun Family Thanksgiving Games To Play This Year?

Family Thanksgiving Games offer a wonderful way to enhance your holiday celebration, and at polarservicecenter.net, we understand the importance of creating memorable moments. Forget about potential tech troubles with your Polar device and focus on fun; these games offer a perfect blend of entertainment and togetherness for all ages. Whether you’re looking for engaging activities or festive party games, this guide offers plenty of inspiration.

1. Engaging Thanksgiving Games for Families

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun! These games are perfect for bringing everyone together, from grandparents to grandkids. They are designed to be inclusive, ensuring that every member of the family can participate and enjoy the festivities.

1.1 Thanksgiving Minute to Win It Games

Minute to Win It games are quick, easy, and always a hit! They require minimal supplies and can be adapted for any age group. These games are perfect for keeping everyone entertained while waiting for the Thanksgiving feast.

1.1.1 Face the Pie

What it is: A hilarious game where players dig through whipped cream to find gummy letters.
Supplies: Gummy ABC letters, pie tins, and spray whipped cream.
How to play:

1. Before the party, get gummy letters that spell P-I-E. Place one letter of each of those words into an empty aluminum pie tin.
2. Fill each of those pie tins with spray whipped cream and put in the refrigerator so they don’t melt while you’re waiting to play.
3. Players must race to eat through their pies to find the letters inside. Once they find the letters, they must unscramble them to create the Thanksgiving-themed word you came up with. Give each player an extra pie tin to toss their found letters into for unscrambling.

Pie eating Thanksgiving games are such fun

1.1.2 The Mayflower

What it is: A game where players blow a cork across a water-filled container.
Supplies: Under-the-bed storage container, small corks, fake flowers, and plastic straws (optional).
How to play:

1. Fill one of those big long under-the-bed storage containers with water.
2. Give everyone a small cork with a fake flower stuck into it, and have them put it on one end of the storage container.
3. The player must be the first one to get their cork from one end of the storage container to the other by only blowing on it. They can either blow on it alone or through a plastic straw. The first cork “boat” to touch the other end wins.

1.1.3 Shake Your Tail Feathers

What it is: Players shake a tissue box filled with feathers attached to their backside until all the feathers fall out.
Supplies: Rectangle tissue boxes, pantyhose, and feathers.
How to play:

1. Before the party, empty a tissue box for each player and replace the tissues with craft feathers. Tape a pair of pantyhose onto each box so the box is in the middle of the pantyhose.
2. To play, give each player a box tied with pantyhose, and have them tie the pantyhose around their waist so the tissue box is on their backside. Players must move around and shake until all of the feathers fall out of their tissue box.

1.1.4 Feather Float

What it is: A simple yet engaging game of keeping a feather afloat in the air.
Supplies: Small light feathers.
How to play:

1. Give each player a light feather. To play, players must blow the feather in the air and keep it floating in the air as long as possible.
2. If you’re playing individual style games, they must keep it up for a minute. If you’re playing team or head-to-head, whoever keeps it up longest wins.

Boys blowing feathers in some Thanksgiving family games

1.1.5 Football Flick

What it is: A game where players flick paper footballs into buckets for points.
Supplies: Paper footballs (or mini footballs), buckets and pots, masking tape, and markers for adding scores.
How to play:

1. Give each player paper footballs or these mini footballs, and line up a bunch of buckets or baskets at varying lengths. Tape a number to each of the buckets – the furthest one should be 7 points, the middle should be 3 points, and the closest should be 1.
2. Players have one minute to flick footballs into the buckets, scoring as many points as possible in the minute. Or have teams play simultaneously by using different-colored footballs, and see who can get to 21 points first.

Flicking footballs in hilarious Thanksgiving family games

1.1.6 The Goblet Gobble

What it is: A game of transferring ping pong balls using only your chin and neck.
Supplies: Plastic goblets, orange ping pong balls.
How to play:

1. Purchase glass or plastic goblets and place one per team/player on a table on a far side of the room.
2. On the other side of the room, place orange ping pong balls.
3. Players must transfer three ping pong balls from the table to their goblet on the opposite side of the room. The catch? They can only touch (and hold) the ping pong ball between their chin and their neck.

1.1.7 Please Pass the Corn

What it is: A team game involving transferring candy corn between popsicle sticks held in the mouth.
Supplies: Candy corn, popsicle sticks, and a shallow bowl or pie tin.
How to play:

1. This game is played in pairs. Give each team two popsicle sticks, a bowl full of candy corn, and then put an empty bowl at the other side of the table. Both players should put their popsicle sticks in their mouth.
2. The player furthest from the empty bowl picks up a piece of candy corn and sticks it on the popsicle stick with their hand. They must then transfer the candy corn from their popsicle stick to their teammate’s popsicle stick (no hands – just popsicle sticks held in mouths), and the second teammate must transfer the piece of candy corn to the empty bowl.
3. The team that gets the most candy corn transferred successfully into their bowl in a minute wins.

1.1.8 Traffic Yam

What it is: Players use a spoon to push a yam across the room and back.
Supplies: Raw yams, metal spoons, and painter’s tape (or something else to make a line).
How to play:

1. Give each player a raw yam (sweet potato) and have them put it on the ground on one side of the room.
2. Players must race to get their yam from one side of the room to cross a line (taped down with painter’s tape) on the other side of the room and then get back to the starting line. Players can only move the yam by pushing it with the spoon.
3. Players can also push other people’s yams to play defense as well, just whoever gets their yam across the line first.

Using a spoon to roll a yam in a Thanksgiving games competition

1.1.9 Reverse Traffic Yam

What it is: Players walk across the room and back, holding a yam on a spoon.
Supplies: Raw yams, metal spoons, and painter’s tape (or something else to make a line).
How to play:

1. Give each player a raw yam and a metal spoon. Players must place the yam on their spoon and walk across the room and back, holding the yam on their spoon (like an egg race).
2. If the yam falls on the ground, they must go back to the beginning and start over.
3. Make it even more difficult by making people walk backward! The first player to cross the line with their yam safely in their spoon wins.

1.1.10 Corn to Copia

What it is: A blindfolded player tries to catch corn thrown by a teammate.
Supplies: Fake corn, empty cornucopia, blindfold.
How to play:

1. This game requires two players per team. Give one player on each team a large empty fake cornucopia and blindfold them, and have them stand on one side of the room.
2. Have the other player stand about ten feet away and give them a bucket full of plastic or stuffed corns.
3. The first player must hike (football style) the corn to their teammate, who must catch three, blindfolded. Or if that’s too tough, catch one. Players can talk to each other to help direct their teammate.

1.1.11 Turkey Bowl

What it is: Players bounce ping pong balls into a fish bowl with a turkey inside.
Supplies: Fish bowl, stuffed or plastic turkey, colored ping pong balls.
How to play:

1. Place a fish bowl with a plastic or stuffed turkey in the middle of a room.
2. Place a large bowl of colored ping pong balls (different colors in each bowl) 10 feet away from the fish bowl in the four directions (to the right, to the left, in front of, behind).
3. The first player to bounce one (or more if your teams are good) into the turkey bowl wins!

1.1.12 A Bit Corny

What it is: Balancing candy corn on a popsicle stick held in your mouth.
Supplies: Popsicle stick, candy corn
How to play:

1. Balance six candy corn on a Popsicle stick held in your mouth.
2. Start with just the popsicle stick in the mouth and one by one add the candy corn to the stick.
3. The first player to get all six on the stick wins.

1.1.13 Hut, Hut, Hoop

What it is: Hiking toilet paper rolls through a hoop.
Supplies: Hoop, toilet paper rolls
How to play:

1. Bend over and hike toilet paper rolls through a hoop 15 feet away.
2. Make a certain number of rolls through the hoop within the minute.

Collage of two images showing a girl holding a hoop and hutting toilet paper

1.1.14 Linemen

What it is: Sliding Oreo cookies on a football tablecloth, trying to get them to land touching the line.
Supplies: Oreo cookies, football tablecloth
How to play:

1. Have players stand at one end of the table and slide Oreo cookies on a football tablecloth, trying to get them to land touching the line.
2. Players have to land one linemen (Oreo) on each of the lines the fastest (or within a minute) to win.

1.2 Floor Inspired Thanksgiving Game

Inspired by the gameshow “The Floor,” this game involves head-to-head battles to guess Thanksgiving-related images.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Download the free Thanksgiving-themed slideshows. These slideshows include various categories like Thanksgiving foods, movies, and other related images.
2. Gameplay: Players go head-to-head, guessing the images displayed on the floor. Each correct guess allows them to advance, while incorrect guesses may lead to elimination.
3. Objective: The goal is to be the last player standing by correctly identifying the most Thanksgiving-related images.

collage of images showing people playing a floor inspired thanksgiving game

1.3 Thanksgiving Price is Right

Test your knowledge of Thanksgiving feast ingredients’ prices in this fun and easy game.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Gather a list of common Thanksgiving ingredients, such as turkey, potatoes, cranberries, stuffing mix, and pumpkin pie filling.
2. Gameplay: Show each ingredient to the participants and have them guess the price. The person who guesses closest to the actual price without going over wins a point for that round.
3. Objective: The player with the most points at the end of all rounds wins the game.

1.4 Thanksgiving Wishes Game

This game involves reading “I wish…” statements and choosing from four options, with points awarded for matching the majority answer.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare a list of “I wish…” statements related to Thanksgiving, along with four possible choices for each statement.
2. Gameplay: One person reads an “I wish…” statement aloud, and then everyone secretly chooses their favorite choice from the four provided.
3. Scoring: After everyone has made their choice, reveal the majority answer. Whoever matches the majority answer wins a point.

colored pieces of paper with numbers of them, white pieces of paper and scissors

1.5 Pumpkin Roll

Roll a pumpkin and try to land it inside a taped-out game board to win prizes.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Create a game board by taping out different sections on the floor or ground. Assign prizes to each section.
2. Gameplay: Players take turns rolling a pumpkin towards the game board. The section where the pumpkin lands determines the prize the player wins.
3. Objective: The goal is to roll the pumpkin into the sections with the best prizes.

1.6 Turkey Hunt

Hide a turkey and have everyone search for it throughout the day, with prizes for the finder who then re-hides it.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Obtain a small decorative turkey or a picture of a turkey.
2. Gameplay: The host hides the turkey somewhere in the house or yard. Participants search for the hidden turkey throughout the day.
3. Prizes and Re-hiding: The person who finds the turkey wins a prize and then gets to re-hide it for the next round.

Ceramic turkey being held in a woman

1.7 Thanksgiving Family Feud

Play a Thanksgiving version of the classic game show with Thanksgiving-related questions.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare a list of Thanksgiving-related survey questions and their corresponding top answers.
2. Gameplay: Divide participants into two teams. One representative from each team comes forward for a face-off.
3. Answering: The team that wins the face-off gets to answer the survey questions, trying to guess the top answers.

1.8 Thanksgiving Bingo

Use printable Thanksgiving bingo cards for a fun, festive twist on the classic game.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Obtain or create Thanksgiving-themed bingo cards with images or words related to the holiday.
2. Gameplay: Call out Thanksgiving-related words or show corresponding images. Participants mark off the items on their bingo cards.
3. Winning: The first person to get bingo (a line of marked items) wins a prize.

Thanksgiving bingo card with bingo markers

1.9 Thanksgiving Outburst

Yell out words in a Thanksgiving-related category.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare cards with different Thanksgiving-related categories, such as “Thanksgiving desserts” or “football teams.”
2. Gameplay: Divide participants into teams. One person from each team has to shout out words that fit the category on the card.
3. Scoring: Teams earn points for each correct word they shout out within the time limit.

1.10 Thanksgiving Pictionary

Draw Thanksgiving words for your team to guess.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare a list of Thanksgiving-related words or phrases to be drawn.
2. Gameplay: Divide participants into teams. One person from each team draws a word or phrase while their teammates try to guess what it is.
3. Scoring: Teams earn points for each correct guess made within the time limit.

Thanksgiving Pictionary words and other Thanksgiving items

1.11 Gratitude Punch Game

Incorporate gratitude questions into a punch game with Thanksgiving snacks.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Create a punch game board with holes. Behind each hole, place a gratitude question and a Thanksgiving snack.
2. Gameplay: Participants take turns punching through a hole, answering the gratitude question, and enjoying the snack.
3. Sharing: Encourage players to share their answers with the group for a meaningful activity.

1.12 Gratitude Skittles Game

Use a bag of Skittles and a printout to answer gratitude questions based on the color chosen.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare a printout with different gratitude questions assigned to each color of Skittles.
2. Gameplay: Participants take a Skittle at random and answer the gratitude question that corresponds to the color they chose.
3. Discussion: Encourage players to share their answers and reflect on what they are grateful for.

Gratitude game board

1.13 Thanksgiving Charades

Act out Thanksgiving-related words for your team to guess.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare a list of Thanksgiving-related words or phrases to be acted out.
2. Gameplay: Divide participants into teams. One person from each team acts out a word or phrase while their teammates try to guess what it is.
3. Scoring: Teams earn points for each correct guess made within the time limit.

1.14 Thanksgiving Would You Rather

Answer hilarious Thanksgiving-themed “Would You Rather” questions.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare a list of Thanksgiving-related “Would You Rather” questions.
2. Gameplay: Present each question to the group and have participants choose which option they would prefer.
3. Discussion: Encourage players to share their reasons for choosing each option.

Thanksgiving would you rather printable

1.15 Thanksgiving Dice Game

Roll the dice and say something nice about the person the dice tells you to talk about.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Assign each number on a dice to a person in the group.
2. Gameplay: Participants take turns rolling the dice and saying something nice about the person corresponding to the number rolled.
3. Appreciation: This game promotes positive interactions and appreciation among family members.

1.16 Cup Football Game

Play a football game using plastic cups.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Set up a playing field using plastic cups as goalposts.
2. Gameplay: Divide participants into teams and take turns flicking a small ball or paper football towards the goalposts.
3. Scoring: Teams earn points for each successful kick or throw through the goalposts.

Man throwing a football at yellow and brown cups on a table

1.17 Pick a Play Game

Choose what you think the football team will do during a Thanksgiving Day game.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare cards with different football plays, such as “long pass,” “short pass,” and “run.”
2. Gameplay: Participants choose a card representing the play they think the football team will execute.
3. Reveal: After each play, reveal the actual play executed by the team. Participants who guessed correctly stay in the game.

2. Thanksgiving Games for Adults

While the games above are suitable for all ages, these games are tailored for teens and adults, offering a bit more challenge and sophistication.

2.1 Thanksgiving Trivia

Test your Thanksgiving knowledge with trivia questions ranging from easy to challenging.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Gather Thanksgiving trivia questions.
2. Gameplay: Ask the trivia questions to individuals or teams, keeping score of correct answers.
3. Winning: The individual or team with the most correct answers wins.

2.2 Thanksgiving Word Game

Teams take turns guessing words without saying the “danger word.”

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Create a list of Thanksgiving-related words, each with a “danger word” that cannot be said during clues.
2. Gameplay: Teams take turns giving clues for the word without saying the danger word.
3. Winning: Teams score points for correctly guessed words.

Thanksgiving danger word cards cut out and put in a pile

2.3 Thanksgiving Scattergories

Come up with words for different letters in Thanksgiving-related categories.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Prepare Scattergories lists with Thanksgiving-related categories.
2. Gameplay: Players fill in the lists with words starting with a given letter for each category.
3. Scoring: Points are awarded for unique and appropriate answers.

2.4 Thanksgiving Matching Game

Match ingredients to popular Thanksgiving menu items.

How to Play:

1. Preparation: Create cards with Thanksgiving ingredients and menu items.
2. Gameplay: Players match ingredients to the correct menu items.
3. Winning: The player who matches the most correctly wins.

Printed out Thanksgiving matching game with fall confetti all around

3. Thanksgiving Games Just for Kids

Engage the younger crowd with activities designed specifically for them.

3.1 Thanksgiving Activities

Try one of these Thanksgiving kids activities! You may try Thanksgiving coloring pages, Thanksgiving crafts, and Thanksgiving-themed story time.

4. Make This Thanksgiving Unforgettable

Family Thanksgiving games offer a fantastic way to connect and create lasting memories during the holiday season. Whether you’re playing Minute to Win It games, trivia, or gratitude-focused activities, the goal is to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. If you run into any technical issues with your Polar devices during the festivities, remember that polarservicecenter.net is here to help.

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5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

5.1 What are some easy Thanksgiving games for large groups?

Easy Thanksgiving games for large groups include Thanksgiving Bingo, Charades, and Thanksgiving Trivia. These games require minimal preparation and can accommodate many players.

5.2 How can I make Thanksgiving games more inclusive for all ages?

To make Thanksgiving games more inclusive for all ages, choose games with simple rules that can be easily understood by everyone. Offer variations or modifications to suit different skill levels and abilities.

5.3 What are some creative ways to incorporate gratitude into Thanksgiving games?

Incorporate gratitude into Thanksgiving games by using gratitude-themed prompts or questions. For example, in a dice game, players can share something they are grateful for based on the number rolled.

5.4 How can I adapt Minute to Win It games for a Thanksgiving theme?

Adapt Minute to Win It games for a Thanksgiving theme by using Thanksgiving-related items and challenges. For example, use candy corn in a stacking game or yams in a relay race.

5.5 What are some fun outdoor Thanksgiving games for families?

Fun outdoor Thanksgiving games for families include Turkey Hunt, Pumpkin Roll, and a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt. These games encourage physical activity and exploration.

5.6 How can I create a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt?

Create a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt by hiding Thanksgiving-related items or clues around the house or yard. Provide participants with a list of items to find or riddles to solve.

5.7 What are some Thanksgiving games that can be played around the dinner table?

Thanksgiving games that can be played around the dinner table include Thanksgiving Trivia, Would You Rather, and the Gratitude Skittles Game. These games encourage conversation and engagement during the meal.

5.8 How can I incorporate technology into Thanksgiving games?

Incorporate technology into Thanksgiving games by using online trivia quizzes, virtual bingo cards, or creating a Thanksgiving-themed slideshow for a game like “The Floor.”

5.9 What are some low-cost Thanksgiving game ideas?

Low-cost Thanksgiving game ideas include Charades, Pictionary, and a homemade scavenger hunt. These games require minimal supplies and can be easily created using items you already have at home.

5.10 How can I make Thanksgiving games educational for kids?

Make Thanksgiving games educational for kids by incorporating historical facts, vocabulary words, or math challenges into the games. For example, create a Thanksgiving trivia game with questions about the history of Thanksgiving.