20 Hilarious Thanksgiving Games for Ultimate Family Fun

Johnny Applestack Example: Players stack 5 apples on top of each other within 1 minute. The apples must remain freestanding for 3 seconds.

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2. What’s Your Turkey Name?

What’s your turkey name? Is it…

Nutty Spudsworth? Or Wobbly Feather Bottom?

Find out with this fun and FREE printable turkey name game!

3. Play the 5 Second Game: Thanksgiving Edition

Next, turn the traditional 5 Second Game into a Thanksgiving variation.

In this hilarious game, players must name 3 things within 5 seconds. Categories you could use for the game:

• Name 3 Thanksgiving foods
• Name 3 things you are thankful for
• Name 3 types of pie
• Name 3 vegetables you eat at Thanksgiving
• Name 3 people you see at Thanksgiving dinner

4. Funny Thanksgiving Mad Libs

In this wild game, players fill in the blanks with random words to create a funny story. The randomness of the words chosen leads to silly and often nonsensical Thanksgiving tales that make everyone laugh.

Grab the free printable Thanksgiving Mad Libs >>

5. Hilarious Thanksgiving Charades Game Ideas

Players act out words or phrases without speaking, while their team tries to guess what they’re portraying. It’s a game that tests imagination and non-verbal communication skills. And it leads to lots of laughs and creative interpretations!

See a great list of Thanksgiving Charades Words >>

6. Pumpkin Bowling

Set up a “bowling alley” with empty cans or bottles painted like turkeys. Use a small pumpkin as the bowling ball and see who can knock down the most “pins.”

7. Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

*Great for older kids and teens!

Participants search for things to take a picture of that they’re thankful for. The goal is to find as many items on the list as possible within a set time limit. It’s a “grateful” twist on the traditional hunt. And it’s perfect for getting everyone in the Thanksgiving spirit.

Grab the free Thanksgiving Photo Scavenger Hunt >>

8. Best Thanksgiving Would You Rather

Players are given two Thanksgiving-themed options and must choose which one they prefer. It’s a simple, quick game that reveals personal preferences and can lead to fun debates. It’s ideal for adding light-hearted fun to any gathering.

Grab the Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions >>

9. Turkey Trot Relay Game

Split into teams and race across the yard or living room while balancing a plastic turkey or football on your head. First team to finish wins!

10. Most Exciting Thanksgiving Trivia

This Thanksgiving trivia game tests players’ knowledge of all things Thanksgiving, from food to history and traditions. Questions can range from easy to challenging. It’s a fun way to compete and learn new facts.

Related: Fun Fall Trivia Game

11. Make a Thanksgiving-themed Obstacle Course

Throw anything out into the yard you can think of: piles of leaves, pumpkins, and durable decorations work well. Then, add to the obstacle course with sidewalk chalk activities.

12. Riddle Me This

Tell special Thanksgiving riddles and jokes and see who can get the most right!

13. Start a Thanksgiving ‘I Spy’ Game

Walk around your neighborhood and only use fall related things in your game.

14. Turkey Waddle Race

*Everyone will be laughing!

Place a balloon between your knees and waddle to the finish line without dropping it. Make it a relay race for teams!

15. Fall This Or That

Grab the free this or that fall printable and compare your favorite (and least favorite) things about the season.

16. Have a Pie Eating Contest

Set up a pie-eating contest with small pies or whipped cream pies. The first person to finish without using their hands wins!

17. Play Pumpkin Ring Toss

Place pumpkins on the ground and toss rings made of rope or pool noodles to try and land them on the pumpkin stems.

18. Try Gratitude Pictionary

Draw something you’re thankful for and let others guess what it is! It’s a fun way to share gratitude with a creative twist.

19. Laugh Through a Yam Relay Race

Give participants a yam and a spoon. Players must use the spoon to roll the yam to a certain point and back. The first one back is the winner!

Related: Fun Things to Do For Your Friendsgiving

20. Play Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe

Create a tic-tac-toe board using tape on the floor. Then, use small pumpkins and gourds as playing pieces for a festive twist.

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