32 Family Thanksgiving Games That Have Nothing to Do With Football

They're a great way to pass the time between courses. The best part of Thanksgiving—apart from the delicious feast—is spending time with loved ones. Easily one of the best ways to do so is by bonding over engaging games with some friendly competition.

32 Family Thanksgiving Games That Have Nothing to Do With Football

Whether you're trying to keep bored kids occupied while everyone's preparing the meal or you just want a fun way to give thanks for the year with your family, these Thanksgiving games will keep the festivities going all night long.

32 Family Thanksgiving Games That Have Nothing to Do With Football

From festive takes on classic games to some of the most creative ways to celebrate Turkey Day, like turkey bowling, the whole family is sure to enjoy these games—which you can buy or DIY. In the spirit of the holiday, we also included games that'll get you thinking about what you're thankful for. Game night definitely just got a holiday makeover.

Pass the Pumpkin Pie

Not only is this pumpkin pie-shaped game cute, but it'll help get gratefulness conversations flowing. Basically, each guest takes a conversation starter wood slide. They read it, answer their question on the back, and then pass it on. Once all of the pieces are gone, fill it back up and start again.

Thanksgiving Trivia

Brush up on Thanksgiving fun facts before playing this game. It's the same as regular trivia, where one person reads questions and teams try to get as many answers correct as they can.

Happy Thanksgiving Scratch-Off Game

If your family loves the thrill of a good scratch-off card, they'll enjoy this quick game. It includes 22 scratch-off cards. Whoever gets the one that says "Happy Thanksgiving" wins. Make it more exciting with additional prizes, like an extra pie to take home.

Thanksgiving Sack Race

Decorate burlap potato sacks with Thanksgiving-themed motifs for a festive touch to the classic sack race. Use paint, or sew a pattern on.

What’s on Your Phone?

This game is for anyone who has a phone. All you have to do is fill out the checklist and see how many points you get for each task. You'll get points for selfies, contact names, texts, and more.

Make-Your-Own Turkey

Who doesn't love playing with stickers? This craft challenges players to make their own turkey. It's perfect for kids. But adults can turn it into a game by putting the final creations to a vote. Whoever gets the most votes for their turkey wins!

Thanksgiving Piñata

Not only will this piñata look cute as decor, but kids and adults alike will enjoy trying to break it open. Fill it with candy, festive confetti, faux leaves, and any other small goodies.

Pin the Feather on the Turkey

A little construction paper and painter's tape can go a long way when it comes to entertaining kids on Thanksgiving. All you have to do is cut out the shapes to make a turkey and a bunch of feathers, then you'll play it just like a rousing game of pin the tail on the donkey—except that it's more like tape the tailfeather on the turkey.

Turkey Tag

This turkey tag game will get the whole family moving. The motive of the game is to be the last one standing with the most pins. Each person gets three pins that they can pin to anywhere on their clothes. Once all three are gone then you're eliminated.

Stuff the Turkey

For this game, the goal is to throw as many things (stuffing, popcorn, paper wads, etc.) into this turkey before the time runs out. If you want to add a layer of difficulty to the game, try doing it all blindfolded.

Turkey Ring Toss

A simple ring toss game is always fun. This Thanksgiving-inspired toss game is sure to keep your children entertained while you're prepping for your Thanksgiving meal.

Shooting Turkey Game

All you need are balloons, tape, and some nerf guns for this game that's inspired by the Turkey Shoot arcade game.

Turkey Bowling Game

Sorry! This game actually does have a football involved with it. For this turkey bowling game, you must line up all the pins and use a mini football to knock as many down as you can.

Roll a Turkey

All you need to make this game work is the printable cards, M&Ms, and a set of two dice. Each color M&M coordinates with a number on the card, and the kids take turns rolling both dice to find out which colors they get.

Roll a Turkey

Each time they get a new color, they decide where to place it on their turkey until they fill up all the spots, and the first one to fill their card wins. Oh, and if you roll doubles, you get to eat one as you play.

Turkey On the Table Kit

This kit comes with an adorable knit turkey and some paper feathers. To participate, everyone writes down something they're thankful for on the feather and adds it to the turkey. Whether you play this throughout the month or on Thanksgiving itself, it gets everyone thinking about gratitude.

Turkey On the Table Kit

Even better, it's a game that gives back—for each Turkey on the Table sold, 10 meals will be provided to people in need, thanks to a partnership with Feeding America.

Thanksgiving I Spy

Keep the kids entertained with these Thanksgiving-themed printable search games. The game comes with different levels (easy, medium, and hard) so younger and older kids can play, while the adults have a glass of after-dinner wine.

For Thanksgiving Dinner I Had...

This memory game incorporates your Thanksgiving feast and can be played while everyone is eating.

For Thanksgiving Dinner I Had...

The first person starts by saying "For Thanksgiving dinner I had turkey," and then each subsequent player adds a food and repeats the entire reel of dishes said prior to his or her turn. Each person who can't remember the full list is out. But don't concentrate too hard—you wouldn't want the stuffing to get cold.

Thanksgiving Mad Libs

Mad Libs are a great Thanksgiving game because they can pass the time while you wait for dinner, or you can even play while you eat and the whole family can participate. Have everyone take turns calling out words until the entire sheet is filled, then read what is sure to be a funny (and at least somewhat festive) story aloud.

Thanksgiving Memory Matching Game

This Thanksgiving-themed memory tile matching game isn't just a cute, fun way to engage the little ones before (or after) the feast. You can also have it personalized for a sweet touch.

Thanksgiving Taboo

If you've ever played Taboo before, you know how this one goes—you have to get your team to guess the word on the card, but you can't say any of the associated words below it. These Thanksgiving Taboo cards add a festive twist to the classic game. And you can always mix them in with your regular cards to keep the game going longer.

Pumpkin Roll

Here's a way to get your blood pumping before or after the feast—host a socially distant pumpkin roll in the backyard. You'll need lots of room (apartment dwellers, go to a park!) since pumpkins don't roll in a straight line. Divide into teams, set start and finish lines, and get rolling.

Guess How Many?

Fill an apothecary jar—bonus if you have a pumpkin-shaped one—with candy corn and place it in the center of your tablescape. Provide guests with slips of paper and then ask them to guess how many candy corn kernels are in the jar. Whoever's guess is closest gets to take the jar home.

Thanksgiving Bunco

If the family can't get together without playing a rousing game of Bunco, you need these themed Bunco scorecards for Thanksgiving. They'll give your usual game a festive makeover, and they can be instantly downloaded and printed as soon as you buy.

Thanksgiving Day Parade Bingo

Make watching the parade a little more interesting by turning it into a game of Bingo—you can print out cards with references to different floats and performers (you can also easily edit the cards in the link below to reflect the performers you know will be in the parade each year). Then see who can gets to call out "Bingo!" first.

Pumpkin Toss

If you like cornhole, you'll love this DIY pumpkin toss game. The base can be made out of thick poster board or cardboard, and you can use balls or bean bags to toss through the cutouts. Assign point values to each cutout, and maybe offer a prize (an extra slice of pie?) to the winner.

DIY Thanksgiving Escape Room Kit

If you've ever wanted to try an escape the room game, you can set this Thanksgiving themed one up yourself. Using this printable kit (and the required items from the supply list) you can make a fun holiday room escape scenario the whole family can enjoy.

Thanksgiving Charades

Charades is always a fun party game for all ages, but you can make it extra fun on Thanksgiving by using words and phrases that are seasonal and festive. Acting out "cranberry sauce" and "pumpkin pie" might be a little bit of a challenge, but hey, that's part of the fun.

Mini Pumpkin Hunt

Every holiday has its respective sought-after object. For Easter, it's chocolate eggs. For Christmas, it's candy canes. For Thanksgiving, it's, uh, pumpkins. Or at least this game is making it so. You'll need lots of pumpkins and a volunteer to hide them before the guests arrive. We'll be kind and recommend mini pumpkins as opposed to the regular 20-pound variety.

Would You Rather...

You've likely played "Would You Rather" dozens of times, but think of this as a festive version for the whole family. Print out strips with questions on them, and put them in a jar. Then go around (while you eat, or after dinner!) and have everyone draw a paper. They can either read it aloud and answer it for themselves, or pose the question to the table.

Thankful Alphabet Game

This one's pretty straightforward, and it's another one you can play while eating dinner. Plus, it's also a great way to get everyone talking about what they're thankful for.

Thankful Alphabet Game

All you have to do is have each person share one thing they're thankful for, but the catch is it has to start with the next letter of the alphabet starting with A (the next person's response will start with B, and so on). Go around the table until the alphabet's been filled—yes, even X and Z.

Turkey Bowling

With the help of brown plastic cups, construction paper, and googly eyes, you can challenge the family to a friendly Thanksgiving bowling tournament. Use mini pumpkins or a tennis ball to bowl with, and try to knock down these super cute DIY turkey pins.

Turkey Bowling

With the help of brown plastic cups, construction paper, and googly eyes, you can challenge the family to a friendly Thanksgiving bowling tournament. Use mini pumpkins or a tennis ball to bowl with, and try to knock down these super cute DIY turkey pins.

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32 Family Thanksgiving Games That Have Nothing to Do With Football

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32 Family Thanksgiving Games That Have Nothing to Do With Football

They're a great way to pass the time between courses. The best part of Thanksgiving—apart from the delicious feast—is spending time with loved ones. Easily one of the best ways to do so is by bonding over engaging games with some friendly competition.

Read more

32 Family Thanksgiving Games That Have Nothing to Do With Football

Whether you're trying to keep bored kids occupied while everyone's preparing the meal or you just want a fun way to give thanks for the year with your family, these Thanksgiving games will keep the festivities going all night long.

Read more

32 Family Thanksgiving Games That Have Nothing to Do With Football

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Pass the Pumpkin Pie

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Thanksgiving Trivia

Brush up on Thanksgiving fun facts before playing this game. It's the same as regular trivia, where one person reads questions and teams try to get as many answers correct as they can.

Read more

Happy Thanksgiving Scratch-Off Game

If your family loves the thrill of a good scratch-off card, they'll enjoy this quick game. It includes 22 scratch-off cards. Whoever gets the one that says "Happy Thanksgiving" wins. Make it more exciting with additional prizes, like an extra pie to take home.

Read more

Thanksgiving Sack Race

Decorate burlap potato sacks with Thanksgiving-themed motifs for a festive touch to the classic sack race. Use paint, or sew a pattern on.

Read more

What’s on Your Phone?

This game is for anyone who has a phone. All you have to do is fill out the checklist and see how many points you get for each task. You'll get points for selfies, contact names, texts, and more.

Read more

Make-Your-Own Turkey

Who doesn't love playing with stickers? This craft challenges players to make their own turkey. It's perfect for kids. But adults can turn it into a game by putting the final creations to a vote. Whoever gets the most votes for their turkey wins!

Read more

Thanksgiving Piñata

Not only will this piñata look cute as decor, but kids and adults alike will enjoy trying to break it open. Fill it with candy, festive confetti, faux leaves, and any other small goodies.

Read more

Pin the Feather on the Turkey

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Turkey Tag

This turkey tag game will get the whole family moving. The motive of the game is to be the last one standing with the most pins. Each person gets three pins that they can pin to anywhere on their clothes. Once all three are gone then you're eliminated.

Read more

Stuff the Turkey

For this game, the goal is to throw as many things (stuffing, popcorn, paper wads, etc.) into this turkey before the time runs out. If you want to add a layer of difficulty to the game, try doing it all blindfolded.

Read more

Turkey Ring Toss

A simple ring toss game is always fun. This Thanksgiving-inspired toss game is sure to keep your children entertained while you're prepping for your Thanksgiving meal.

Read more

Shooting Turkey Game

All you need are balloons, tape, and some nerf guns for this game that's inspired by the Turkey Shoot arcade game.

Read more

Turkey Bowling Game

Sorry! This game actually does have a football involved with it. For this turkey bowling game, you must line up all the pins and use a mini football to knock as many down as you can.

Read more

Roll a Turkey

All you need to make this game work is the printable cards, M&Ms, and a set of two dice. Each color M&M coordinates with a number on the card, and the kids take turns rolling both dice to find out which colors they get.

Read more

Roll a Turkey

Each time they get a new color, they decide where to place it on their turkey until they fill up all the spots, and the first one to fill their card wins. Oh, and if you roll doubles, you get to eat one as you play.

Read more

Turkey On the Table Kit

This kit comes with an adorable knit turkey and some paper feathers. To participate, everyone writes down something they're thankful for on the feather and adds it to the turkey. Whether you play this throughout the month or on Thanksgiving itself, it gets everyone thinking about gratitude.

Read more

Turkey On the Table Kit

Even better, it's a game that gives back—for each Turkey on the Table sold, 10 meals will be provided to people in need, thanks to a partnership with Feeding America.

Read more

Thanksgiving I Spy

Keep the kids entertained with these Thanksgiving-themed printable search games. The game comes with different levels (easy, medium, and hard) so younger and older kids can play, while the adults have a glass of after-dinner wine.

Read more

For Thanksgiving Dinner I Had...

This memory game incorporates your Thanksgiving feast and can be played while everyone is eating.

Read more

For Thanksgiving Dinner I Had...

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Thanksgiving Mad Libs

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Thanksgiving Memory Matching Game

This Thanksgiving-themed memory tile matching game isn't just a cute, fun way to engage the little ones before (or after) the feast. You can also have it personalized for a sweet touch.

Read more

Thanksgiving Taboo

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Pumpkin Roll

Here's a way to get your blood pumping before or after the feast—host a socially distant pumpkin roll in the backyard. You'll need lots of room (apartment dwellers, go to a park!) since pumpkins don't roll in a straight line. Divide into teams, set start and finish lines, and get rolling.

Read more

Guess How Many?

Fill an apothecary jar—bonus if you have a pumpkin-shaped one—with candy corn and place it in the center of your tablescape. Provide guests with slips of paper and then ask them to guess how many candy corn kernels are in the jar. Whoever's guess is closest gets to take the jar home.

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