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17 easy no nonsense Family games for thanksgiving

August 30, 2022December 8, 2022 ddeanblog Comments Off on 17 easy no nonsense Family games for thanksgiving
17 easy no nonsense Family games for thanksgiving

Want to know the most fun family games for Thanksgiving that every parent should know about? These are the best family games for Thanksgiving that are sure to make your family have a wonderful holiday!


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Getting ready for Thanksgiving with your family is extremely exciting! If you are anything like me you are doing all the planning you possibly can to make sure you are very prepared. As a mother with three children myself, I am giving you the best family games for Thanksgiving that my family and I love.

You are going to read about all the fun family games for Thanksgiving. Plus, Thanksgiving activities for adults, turkey games, Thanksgiving guessing games, and Thanksgiving ice breaker games.

After learning about all these family games for Thanksgiving you will feel extra prepared to get your family ready for their best Thanksgiving yet!

This post is all about Family Games for Thanksgiving.

 
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Family Games for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. But it’s also a time for games!

These games can be played with adults at a Friendsgiving or with children at your family Thanksgiving.

Here are some fun games that will keep your family entertained all day long.

 
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1. The Turkey Bowl

This classic game is perfect for those who love football. Gather your family and friends together for a game of touch football.

If you have younger children flag football may be a better choice.

The team with the most points at the end wins!

2. Thanksgiving Trivia

Test your knowledge of all things Thanksgiving with this fun trivia game. See who knows the most about the holiday and its history.

3. Scavenger Hunt

game is perfect for kids of all ages. Give each team a list of items to find the house or neighborhood. The first team to find all of the items wins

4. Who is Most Like a Turkey?

This is a great Thanksgiving ice breaker game for all families to enjoy!

5. Turkey Bowling

Set up some empty soda cans and have everyone take turns trying to knock them down with mini pumpkins. The person with the most knocked down cans wins!

6. Piñata

Fill a piñata with Thanksgiving-themed candy and let everyone take turns trying to break it open. The person who gets the most candy wins!

7. Thanksgiving Bingo

This classic game is always a hit with kids and adults alike. Give everyone a bingo card and have them mark off the squares as items are called out. The first person to get bingo wins!

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8. Musical Chairs

Set up chairs in a circle and have everyone walk around the chairs while music plays. They must trot and “Gobble” like a turkey as they walk.

When the music stops, everyone must sit down in a chair. The person who doesn’t find a seat is out! The last person remaining wins.

9. Thanksgiving Jokes

This is sure to get everyone laughing. Have each person tell a Thanksgiving-themed joke.

If they don’t know any Thanksgiving jokes have them Google some and find the one they think is the best.

Appoint a judge or two and give scores. The person with the highest score for the funniest joke wins!

10. Turkey Toss

This game is perfect for outdoors. Set up a line of turkey targets and have everyone take turns trying to toss a beanbag into the mouth of the turkey. The person with the most points wins!

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11. Cranberry Balancing

This game is a test of skill and balance. Fill a cup with cranberries and have each person take turns trying to balance the cranberries on their head.

The person who can balance the most cranberries wins!

12. Candy Corn Counting

This game is perfect for younger kids. Have each person take turns trying to guess how many candy corn are in a jar.

The person who comes the closest to the correct number wins!

13. Pie Eating Contest

This game is sure to be a hit with everyone. See who can eat a slice of pie the fastest and be crowned the Pie Eating Champion!

Be sure to tie their hands behind their back like a true pie eating contest!

14. Balloon Stomp

This game is perfect for kids of all ages. Divide everyone into two teams. Each team has balloons with a number on them or name to represent their team.

Have each team try to pop the other team’s balloons by stomping or sitting on them!

Every time a balloon is popped the player must “Gobble, Gobble!” loudly! If you don’t “Gobble” it doesn’t count.

The team to pop all the opponents balloons first wins!

15. Turkey Trot

This race is perfect for those who love to run. Set up a course around the block and see who can finish first. The person with the fastest time wins!

Add a twist and dress up as Turkeys! Your neighbors will get a kick out of the whole scene!

16. Potato Sack Race

This classic race is perfect for all ages. Divide everyone into teams of two and have each team race to the finish line while wearing a potato sack. The first team to cross the finish line wins!

17. Balloon Pop match

This game is perfect for kids of all ages. Write different Thanksgiving-themed items on small pieces of paper and fold them up. Make sure you have two of each written item for a match.

Put them all in a balloon and have each person take turns trying to pop the balloon and finding the paper inside. The person with the most matches at the end wins!


Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and fun. Whether you’re playing games or watching the Macy’s parade, there’s plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. I hope you enjoy these Thanksgiving-themed games!

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