40+ Hilarious Thanksgiving Games for Ultimate Family Fun
These hilarious Thanksgiving games “squash” the competition. From creative challenges to silly contests, get ready to turn your Thanksgiving or fall family night into a laugh-out-loud extravaganza!
Now, race like your feathers are on fire. Because these will make your celebration unforgettable!
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40 Wildly Entertaining Thanksgiving Games to Play
1. Who Is The Biggest Turkey?
Who is the Biggest Turkey is a lighthearted way to break the ice or entertain a crowd between the feast and football. This free game is full of silly, seasonal fun. All you need is the printable, a pen, and a willingness to act like a turkey now and then!
Players answer Thanksgiving-related questions, rack up points, and see who earns the grand title of… the BIGGEST TURKEY.
2. Funny Thanksgiving Minute to Win It Challenges
Players compete in a series of 60-second challenges using simple items. The tasks are simple but require speed, precision, and creativity.
Johnny Applestack Example: Players stack 5 apples on top of each other within 1 minute. The apples must remain freestanding for 3 seconds.
See Thanksgiving Minute to Win It Games >>
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. Roll a Turkey Dice Game
Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their turkey with colorful M&M’s. The first one to complete their turkey wins!
This free Roll a Turkey printable game is festive, fast-paced, and fun for kids and adults alike.
6. Macy’s Day Parade Bingo
If your family watches the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade every year, you’re going to love this! This FREE Thanksgiving Parade Bingo game turns parade-watching into an interactive, laugh-out-loud tradition.
You’ll spot floats, balloons, performers, and moments in real-time!
7. Turkey Day Family Feud (For a Feast of Laughter!)
Thanksgiving Feud is a fun teamwork game that brings you together for a gobbling good time.
From hilarious answers to friendly competition, this game will have your family laughing, shouting, and bonding long after the pumpkin pie is gone.
8. Thanksgiving Hunt for Treasure
Don’t just wait for the turkey! Make Thanksgiving unforgettable with free and festive Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clues.
9. Unique Thanksgiving Photo 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 >>
10. Most Exciting Thanksgiving Trivia
This Thanksgiving trivia game tests players’ knowledge of the holiday, from food to history and traditions. Questions can range from easy to challenging. It’s a fun way to compete and learn new facts.
New in the digital store! Grab a one-page Thanksgiving Trivia pdf for easy use at all of your gatherings!
Related: Fun Fall Trivia Game
11. Thanksgiving Categories
These Thanksgiving categories will have everyone racing the clock, stretching their brains, and sharing laughs around the dinner table. Categories is a fun and fast-paced game that brings the whole family together.
12. A Turkey Tale Left-Right Story Game
This interactive Thanksgiving story game keeps everyone laughing as players pass a small pumpkin, prize, or treat every time they hear the word “left” or “right.”
It’s packed with Thanksgiving mishaps, holiday chaos, and plenty of silly moments that make it perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or Friendsgiving parties.
13. Name That Price Game
“Come on down!” It’s time for a Thanksgiving twist on a classic game!
Looking for an easy Thanksgiving game that everyone can play? This Thanksgiving Guess That Price Game is a fun way to test your family’s grocery-price knowledge and see who can come closest without going over.
14. Thanksgiving Blurt It Out
“Turkey!” “Pumpkin pie!” “Cranberry sauce!”
How many Thanksgiving words or phrases can YOU burst out in 60 seconds?
With this fun-filled Thanksgiving Blurt It Out game, you’ll shout, laugh, and race against the clock!
15. What’s On Your Phone?
This Thanksgiving What’s On Your Phone? Game is perfect for any holiday get-together.
Players check their phones for funny Thanksgiving-related items and earn points based on what they find. The higher the point value, the harder the challenge!
It’s quick to play, requires almost no preparation, and is a great way to get everyone talking and laughing.
16. Free Memory Matching Game
*Great for young kids!
This Thanksgiving Memory Game is the perfect way to keep little hands busy and big smiles shining. Whether you’re waiting for pie or hanging out after dinner, this fun game helps kids stay entertained.
17. Thanksgiving Dice Game
This Thanksgiving Dice Game is a blast, no matter what you use as your items! All you need is one die, the free printable, and your items of choice (candy, pie pieces, toys) to play. It will quickly become a family favorite!
18. 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 also a great way to add light-hearted fun to a less competitive group.
Grab the Thanksgiving Would You Rather Questions >>
19. Turkey Time Sketch & Guess
Get ready to sketch, guess, and have some Thanksgiving fun with this Thanksgiving drawing game!
This Pictionary-style game is an easy, entertaining way to get kids, teens, and the whole family laughing together. Just pick a prompt, start drawing, and see who can guess it first!
20. Fall This Or That
Grab the free this or that fall printable and compare your favorite (and least favorite) things about the season.
21. Thanksgiving Secret Mission Game
Thanksgiving just got a whole lot sneakier!
The Hilarious Thanksgiving Secret Mission Game gives everyone a silly secret mission to complete without getting caught. From sneaky challenges to ridiculous moments, it’s the perfect way to get the whole family laughing, talking, and wondering, “Wait…why are you doing that?”.
22. 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!
23. Thanksgiving Forbidden Words
Can you describe “turkey” without saying “Thanksgiving” or “bird”?
How about “pie” without saying “pumpkin” or “dessert”?
This family-friendly Taboo-style Thanksgiving Forbidden Words game is a hilarious way to get everyone talking, laughing, and thinking fast!
24. 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
25. Roll a Pumpkin
This Roll Pumpkin Dice Game is a fun, low-prep way to add excitement to Halloween celebrations, fall activities, or classroom parties.
It’s a simple but memorable game kids (and adults!) can enjoy anywhere. Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their pumpkin using colorful candies, tokens, or markers. The first player to complete their pumpkin wins!
Related: Roll a Scarecrow
26. Riddle Me This
Tell special Thanksgiving riddles and jokes and see who can get the most right!
27. 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!
28. Thanksgiving Bingo
This free Thanksgiving Bingo Game is your new holiday hero! Whether you’re wrangling a table full of kids, breaking the ice with extended family, or just trying to survive until pie….this festive game brings laughter and a whole lot of fun to the table.
29. 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!
30. Thanksgiving Finish The Phrase
This Thanksgiving Finish the Phrase Game is perfect for kids, teens, and adults. Players complete familiar Thanksgiving phrases, then see how many answers they can match.
It’s simple, requires almost no prep, and sparks lots of laughs when everyone compares their answers.
31. Thanksgiving Trivia Board Showdown
Welcome to the Thanksgiving Trivia Board Showdown!
Grab a seat at the table, because this year’s feast comes with a side of friendly competition!
Whether you’re a turkey trivia champ or you’re just here for the pie, it’s time to test your Thanksgiving know-how, flex your family bragging rights, and see who really deserves the last slice of pumpkin pie.
32. 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.”
33. 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 (plus, don’t miss the free cards!) >>
34. 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.
35. Thanksgiving Emoji Game
Decode the emojis before your family and friends beat you to it. Sounds easy. Never is. Always hilarious.
This fun emoji game in the shop is the instant Thanksgiving game night fix that needs zero prep. One page of emoji puzzles, one page of answers, done. No cards to cut, no setup, no rules to explain.
36. 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!
37. 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.
Or try this fun Gratitude Skittles Game >>
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. Start a Thanksgiving ‘I Spy’ Game
Walk around your neighborhood and only use fall-related things in your game.
Related: Best Family Traditions for Thanksgiving
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I love your page. Such great ideas for the family.
I’m so glad you found it helpful Dan! Thank you for sharing!
I don’t see where you get the free download of Thanksgiving games at.
Hi Ella! The free printables will be on each individual post. Just click on the link for the post you want, and you’ll find the free printable in that article. 🙂