Fun Free Thanksgiving Dice Game: Candy or Pie Swap!

Looking for a fun, fast, and laughter-filled game to bring everyone together this Thanksgiving?

Grab some candy and a die and get ready for a simple game of swapping, stealing, and passing! This Thanksgiving Dice Game is perfect for kids, families, classrooms, Thanksgiving parties, or a little after-dinner fun.

And the best part? You don’t need much to play. Just candy, one die, and a few minutes!

Want to play with pie instead? Keep reading for an easy Thanksgiving pie swap version!

Ready to roll? Let the Thanksgiving fun begin!

Thanksgiving Candy Dice Game

This candy dice game is an easy way to add some playful competition to your Thanksgiving celebration.

Everyone starts with four pieces of candy, then takes turns rolling the die and following the corresponding direction. You might steal candy from another player, trade with someone across the circle, or suddenly swap your entire collection!

The game keeps moving quickly, and you never know what your candy pile will look like when the game ends!

Supplies You Need

All you need is:

• The free printable Thanksgiving Dice Game below
• 4 pieces of candy per player
• 1 die
• A bowl or container for the candy

Chocolate candies, caramels, candy corn, or other small wrapped treats all work well.

How to Play the Thanksgiving Candy Dice Game

1. Have everyone sit in a circle.
2. Give each player 4 pieces of candy.
3. Choose someone to roll first.
4. On their turn, the player rolls the die and follows the direction for that number.
5. Continue taking turns around the circle.
6. Keep playing until someone reaches 10 pieces of candy.

The player who reaches 10 pieces first wins!

Tip: Want a shorter game? Simply set a timer for 5 minutes and let everyone keep rolling until time runs out. When the timer goes off, the person with the most candy wins.

Thanksgiving Dice Game Directions

On the printable, if the player rolls a..

1. They steal 1 piece from any player.
2. They trade 1 piece with any player.
3. Everyone passes 1 piece to the left twice.
4. They must trade 1 piece with the person on their right.
5. Everyone keeps their items.
6. They choose any player and swap their entire collection with theirs.

Feel free to change the directions to make the game work for your group and game items!

Grab the Thanksgiving Dice Game Printable Activity

Pro Tip: You can print the printable on white cardstock to make it more durable.

Want to Play With Pie Instead?

Candy isn’t your only option!

For a fun Thanksgiving pie version, give each player one pie, pie slice, or other Thanksgiving item (toys, fall books, or anything that your players would love). Then use the free Thanksgiving Dice Game printable to determine who swaps, steals, or passes their item.

It’s especially fun when you have several different kinds of pie because players won’t know which one they’ll end up with!

How to Play the Thanksgiving Pie Swap Game

1. Have everyone sit in a circle.
2. Give each player one pie or pie slice.
3. Decide how many rounds you want to play.
4. Give the die to the first player.
5. Roll the die and follow the direction on the printable.
6. Play for a set number of rounds or a set amount of time.
7. At the end, everyone keeps the pie they have!

Tip for playing with only 1 item: If a player rolls a 1 and steals someone’s pie or item, the player who lost theirs takes a replacement from the extras in the center and keeps playing. Keep 1–2 extra pies, treats, or items nearby just in case. If a player ends up with two items, that’s okay! Keep playing and let the dice decide where everything ends up.

More Ways To Play

• Double Dice Fun: Use two dice and let players pick which number to follow.

• Speed Round: Set a timer for 5 minutes and keep rolling until time runs out!

• Classroom Version: Use small prizes, stickers, erasers, or other non-food items instead of candy.

• Extra Bonus: Throw one large item into your pile before playing. The player who ends up with this one gets an extra prize at the end!

• Mix It Up: Change any of the directions to make the game more exciting for your group.

Whether you play with candy or turn it into a Thanksgiving pie swap, this easy dice game is a great way to get everyone involved and laughing together.

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More Unforgettable Thanksgiving Ideas

Don’t miss these other fun Thanksgiving activities!

• Turkey Scavenger Hunt
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• Fascinating Thanksgiving Trivia
• FREE Thanksgiving Bingo
• Popular Thanksgiving Outburst Game
• Left Right Game for Thanksgiving

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