Roll A Turkey Dice Game Free Printable (Gobble Up The Fun!)

This Roll a Turkey dice game is the perfect way to bring fun, color, and laughter to your holiday celebration. And it requires minimal prep.

It’s a simple yet memorable Thanksgiving activity the whole family will enjoy.

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 printable game is festive, fast-paced, and fun for kids and adults alike. You can grab it at the bottom of the post.

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Why You’ll Love This Roll a Turkey Game

It’s low-prep and easy to set up (perfect for busy hosts!).

Kids stay entertained while the turkey’s cooking.

This fun game also helps with counting, color recognition, turn-taking, and fine motor skills. It’s amazing on so many levels.

It’s perfect for classrooms, family gatherings, or even Friendsgiving parties with friends.

And let’s be honest, everyone loves an excuse to snack on M&M’s while they play or a hands-on activity!

Supplies You Need

To get started, gather the following:

• A bag of M&M’s in classic colors (red, blue, orange, green, yellow, brown)
• One die
• The free printable turkey game sheet (found at the bottom of this post)
• A flat surface to play on
• Optional: Use mini cups or bowls to hold M&Ms for each player. Or play with a shared bowl in the center.

What if you don’t want to use M&Ms?

This game can be played many different ways! You can substitute:

• pieces of paper
• Skittles
• pom-poms
• dot stickers
• dot markers
• mini buttons or beads
• Play-Doh rolled into small balls
• or simply color in the dots with crayons, colored pencils, or markers!

If you use stickers or markers, you can display their finished turkeys on a wall, fridge, or bulletin board as a keepsake.

How to Play Roll a Turkey

1. Give each player a turkey game sheet and set out a supply of M&M’s in the six listed colors.
2. Players take turns rolling one die.
3. Each number corresponds to a color on the turkey:
   • 1 = Red
   • 2 = Blue
   • 3 = Orange
   • 4 = Green
   • 5 = Yellow
   • 6 = Brown
4. After rolling, players place one matching M&M on their turkey.
5. First player to fill in all the colors wins!

That’s it! Simple, quick, and full of giggles. Especially if someone keeps rolling the same number over and over!

How long does this game take? Each game takes about 10 minutes. Just long enough to keep kids entertained without losing their attention.

In our house, the real challenge was keeping enough M&M’s on the table. My kids kept “accidentally” eating their game pieces between turns!

Pro Tip: Doing this for a big gathering? Print several and set up a Roll-a-Turkey station at a table.

Super Fun Game Variations to Try

The basic game can be spiced up with many different creative twists. Try one of these:

• Speed Round: Everyone rolls their dice at the same time to see who finishes first!

• Use it as a Number-matching Game: Fill in the circles with numbers and have the participants count the dots on the die and mark down the corresponding number as they roll.

• Have players say one thing they’re thankful for each time they roll a specific number. You can even use the Skittles Gratitude Game prompts for this.

• Make it an Action Edition: Add silly Thanksgiving-themed actions to each number. For example:

Roll a 1? Gobble like a turkey!

Roll a 2? Name a favorite Thanksgiving food

Roll a 3? Shout your turkey name!

Roll a 4? Say something you’re thankful for.

Roll a 5? Tell one Thanksgiving trivia fact.

Roll a 6? Do your best “I’m stuffed” impression.

• Group Game: Play in teams and race to see which group can fill in their turkey first.

Pro Tip: Print on white cardstock for added durability. You can also store it in a plastic sleeve and reuse it year after year to keep everyone occupied while the turkey’s roasting!

Don’t miss these hilarious Thanksgiving minute to win it games too! From turkey challenges to yam races, kids and adults have a blast and stay in the holiday spirit.

More Thanksgiving Fun

Looking for more holiday fun? Check out these ideas next:

• Who Is The Biggest Turkey? -Free Printable!
• Thanksgiving Charades
• Free Thankful Conversation Starters for Dinner Table Fun
• Best Thanksgiving Games to Play
• Free Printable Thankful Turkey
• Free Printable Thanksgiving Placemat for Kids

If you loved this game, check out this Roll A Christmas Tree Dice Game FREE Printable, too!

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