20 Best Thanksgiving Games for Seniors: Fun, Festive & Easy-to-Play

2. Left-Right Thanksgiving Story Game

*Encourages simple movement

Looking for a simple game that guarantees laughs with almost no prep? The Left-Right Thanksgiving Story Game is one of those easy crowd games adults end up taking way too seriously.

This interactive passing game keeps everyone on their toes as a story is read aloud. Every time players hear the word “left” or “right,” they pass a pumpkin or treat in that direction. By the end of the story, whoever is holding the item wins!

To make this game more fun for older adults, try passing:

• Lottery tickets
• Gift cards
• Cash
• Favorite candies

3. Macy’s Day Parade Bingo

*Supports focus

This FREE Thanksgiving Parade Bingo game turns parade-watching into an interactive, laugh-out-loud tradition. Whether you’ve got a group of older seniors or a mix of kids and teens too, bingo makes the parade even more memorable for all ages.

Related: Regular Thanksgiving Bingo

4. Name 3 Thanksgiving Game

*Supports memory and recall

Think fast! In this Name 3 Thanksgiving Game, players have just five seconds to name three things that fit the category.

The pressure makes even simple questions surprisingly difficult, which usually leads to laughing, panicked answers, and a little playful arguing.

This game is very versatile! Change it to 10-15 seconds (or however long they need) if your players need more time.

5. Who Is The Biggest Turkey?

*Boosts mood through laughter

Who Is The Biggest Turkey? is a hilarious and light-hearted Thanksgiving personality game where players answer a series of silly questions and statements to see who matches each one.

Are you the biggest turkey of the group? It’s time to find out!

6. Which Came First? Fall Trivia

*Low-effort way to stay mentally active

Which Came First? is a simple trivia game that challenges players to put two Fall or Halloween-related things in the correct order.

For example, did the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the first televised NFL Thanksgiving game come first? Was A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving released before or after Garfield’s Thanksgiving?

Give points for correct answers and see which team has the best timeline knowledge!

7. Friendly Feud Thanksgiving Edition

*Encourages social connection and conversation

Get into teams and let the competition begin with Friendly Feud: Thanksgiving Edition!

Players try to guess the most popular answers to Thanksgiving-themed survey questions. The fun comes from trying to predict what everyone else would say.

Fast rounds, team competition, and plenty of unexpected answers make this a great choice for a Thanksgiving gathering.

Play right on your device for free using the link or grab the screen-free version here.

8. Play Thanksgiving Trivia

*Learn new things!

Test everyone’s knowledge with a round of Thanksgiving Trivia!

Make it more competitive by dividing everyone into teams and keeping score throughout the game. Or just have the group call out answers to make it low-pressure.

Play for free on the post or grab the printable in the digital shop!

Related: Fall Trivia

9. Thanksgiving Dice Game

*A playful, easy challenge anyone can join

Looking for an easy Thanksgiving game that needs very little preparation?

Players take turns rolling the dice and following the corresponding instructions. The game gets more competitive as everyone tries to collect the best prizes.

This Thanksgiving Dice Game is simple to modify for your group. Use candy, money, or pieces of pie to play!

10. Thanksgiving Categories

*Keeps the mind sharp

Thanksgiving Categories is simple, fast, and somehow manages to get everyone laughing and thinking at the same time.

Players race to come up with unique answers before time runs out, and somehow, the debates over “acceptable answers” become the funniest part.

11. Thanksgiving Finish The Phrase

*Supports focus and concentration

In Thanksgiving Finish the Phrase, players are given a Thanksgiving word and have to finish the phrase as quickly as possible.

Play from the post or grab the printable from the digital store.

12. Thanksgiving Trivia Board Game for Seniors

*Keeps the mind sharp with strategic thinking

Turn your Thanksgiving gathering into a game-show showdown with Thanksgiving Trivia Board Showdown!

Split into teams and choose from different Thanksgiving-themed categories. Teams select questions, earn points for correct answers, and try to finish with the highest score.

It’s a great choice for a larger group because everyone can work together to come up with answers.

Can you describe a Thanksgiving word without saying the obvious clues?

That’s the challenge in this taboo-style Forbidden Words game!

Players try to get their teammates to guess a Thanksgiving word while avoiding the forbidden words listed on their card.

The harder the forbidden words, the funnier the game becomes!

14. Gratitude Skittles Game

*Counting blessings is proven to support well-being

Who knew a bag of Skittles could spark so much gratitude?

This simple gratitude Skittles game turns colorful candies into conversation starters. It helps all ages notice their blessings and share what they’re thankful for in a lighthearted way.

15. Draw, Answer, & Vote!

*Encourages storytelling and reminiscing

Place Thanksgiving conversation cards in a bowl. Players take turns drawing a card and reading the question aloud.

Have everyone secretly write down their answer. Read the answers aloud and see if the group can guess which answer belongs to each player. Award a point for each correct guess!

Continue for as many rounds as you’d like. The player with the most points wins!

16. Thanksgiving Blurt It Out

*Boosts mood through friendly competition and laughter

Get ready for a fast-paced battle of Thanksgiving answers with Thanksgiving Blurt It Out!

Divide into teams and give each team a Thanksgiving-themed topic. Then start the timer and have them shout out as many answers as they can.

Try categories like:

• Thanksgiving dinner foods
• Thanksgiving desserts
• Things at a parade
• Things to be thankful for
• Popular Black Friday deals
• Thanksgiving leftovers

The goal is to get as many correct answers as possible before time runs out.

17. Thanksgiving Draw & Guess

*Boosts mood through friendly competition

In this Thanksgiving-themed version of Pictionary, each player picks a prompt, starts drawing, and sees who can guess it first!

You can also use these draw & guess cards to play a drawing or Telestrations-style game for another hilarious twist.

18. Dessert Competition

*Tasty fun!

Who doesn’t love trying delicious Thanksgiving desserts?

Have guests bring their very best Thanksgiving dessert. Guests can taste-test all the participating desserts and vote on their favorite.

Pro Tip: Participants can also bring copies of their dessert recipes to share!

19. Roll a Turkey

*Great for working on fine motor skills

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

Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their turkey with colorful M&M’s. The first one to complete their turkey wins!

20. What’s Your Turkey Name

*Encourages laughter

Nutty Spudsworth

Wobbly Feather Bottom

What’s your turkey name? Find out with this fun and FREE printable name game!

Bonus Activity: Blessing Jars

*Feel good while giving to others

While it’s not a game, this blessing mix is a super simple craft that is also delicious!

Have seniors put together these snack mixes and attach the free tag to a bag or jar. Then give them away to others!

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