20 Thanksgiving Family Games To Play All Day Long
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Year after year, Thanksgiving is always anchored by a huge feast, complete with pies, sides, and a juicy turkey. But, what’s a person to do before the turkey is cooked and basted to perfection? (After all, there are only so many football games or holiday movies to serve as a distraction before those hangry feelings come creeping in.) Fortunately, thanks to a new crop of Thanksgiving games, it’s possible to stay busy as your big meal cooks and spend some extra quality time with the ones you love. Ready for non-stop fun? Check out the best family games to play at Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Mad Libs
BUY: $9.95; etsy.com
It’s amazing how a couple adjectives, nouns, and verbs can provide endless fun. This printable option from Wild Truth Design Co. offers a fun, festive spin on this classic game. Go ahead, rewrite the history of Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving Wishbone Game
BUY: $15.99; etsy.com
Playing tug-of-war with the wishbone might typically be reserved for after dinner, but your guests can turn it into a pre-feast game with this plastic version. Want to turn this into one of the many fun family games for Thanksgiving? Create a bracket, where the winners of each round advance to the semi-finals or finals.
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Thanksgiving Ring Toss
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On the hunt for Thanksgiving games for kids? Check out this inflatable ring toss set. These Turkey-shaped ring holders double as hats. That way, your kids can enjoy some healthy competition and a festive, new costume.
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Thanksgiving Bean Bag Toss Game
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Perfect your underarm throw with this festive bean bag toss set. To make the game a little more interesting, you and your guests can rack up points with each toss. The winner can score an extra slice of Grandma’s beloved pecan pie.
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Plymouth Puzzle
BUY: $39.99; etsy.com
Puzzles have been proven to improve your memory, increase productivity, and bolster your teamwork skills. So, why not bring those benefits to your collection of Thanksgiving games? With 1,000 pieces to assemble, this rendering of the first Thanksgiving feast will keep you and your family occupied for hours.
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Pin the Tail on the Turkey
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Pin the tail on the donkey is a consistent crowd-pleaser, so you can expect this turkey alternative will be one of the must-play Thanksgiving games for kids. It comes with a blindfold and 24 tail stickers so your little ones can take several turns. Simply give your kids a few twirls and let them go at it.
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Create a Scavenger Hunt in the Backyard
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If you want to spend some quality time with Mother Nature, print out this fun game from Practical Whimsy Co. Your kids—and, okay, adults—can run around the backyard yard and tick off anything they spot outside. (Up the ante by giving the winner a goodie bag!)
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Thanksgiving Escape Room Kit
BUY: $19.99; etsy.com
Turns out, you don’t have to go to a secret location to escape the room. Bring the popular, team-building game home with this downloadable kit from Pam’s Party Printable. Before your guests arrive, step up the locks and puzzles for the ultimate brain teaser.
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Thanksgiving Roll A Turkey Game
BUY: $3.95; etsy.com
Just because Thanksgiving is a holiday doesn’t mean you can’t make these games somewhat educational. Fortunately, Roll A Turkey from MeckMom strikes a balance between endless fun and a learning experience. Not only will this game help finesse your children’s addition and subtraction skills, but it’ll also require them to munch on some candies. It’s a win-win!
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Turkey Playing Cards
BUY: $10.50; zazzle.com
Looking for fun Thanksgiving games that can please multiple generations? Pick up a seasonal deck of cards. Whether they play Go Fish or War, this set offer endless ideas. (In fact, your parents can teach their grandkids some of their favorite games.)
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Thanksgiving Charades
BUY: $3.50; etsy.com
Lights, camera, action! Bust out your acting chops with a fun game of charades. This game from Designed by CLS has 36 seasonal activities—think raking leaves or scarecrow in the field—to get you in the holiday spirit.
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Thanksgiving B-I-N-G-O
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As far as we’re concerned, you can never go wrong with a game of Bingo. This option from Fancy Land Store trades in the traditional numbers for cute images of pies, turkeys, and, of course, the Mayflower.
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Thanksgiving Word Jumble
BUY: $11.99; amazon.com
Think you have a way with words? Put your knowledge to the test with Paper Clever’s word jumble. Each page features 14 groups of letters you need to unscramble to create Thanksgiving-themed words.
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Thanksgiving Family Feud
BUY: $4.87; etsy.com
Not all Thanksgiving family feuds have to be cringe-worthy. This fun, festive rift on the popular game show will encourage your loved ones to embrace their competitive side.
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Roll a Turkey Dice Game
BUY: $2.97; etsy.com
Help Tom the Turkey look his best this year with this fun Thanksgiving game. Simply roll the dice and add accessories accordingly. It’s like a family-fun game and DIY project rolled into one.
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Thanksgiving Trivia for Adults
BUY: $3.50; etsy.com
Sure, you might know why we celebrate Thanksgiving, but do you know anything else about the holiday? Put your knowledge to the test with this clever trivia game. This brain teaser might be tricky, but you’ll certainly walk away with some new fun facts up your sleeve.
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Thanksgiving Emoji Pictionary
BUY: $3.74; etsy.com
If you’re looking for some Thanksgiving family games that will even enchant your hard-to-impress teenagers, give this modern take on Pictionary a try. Instead of drawing images, this option features a combination of several Emojis that you’ll have to decode. (Read: It’s an easy, screen-free way to enjoy Emojis.)
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Thanksgiving Outdoor Game Set
BUY: $14.95; amazon.com
Want to invent a fun Thanksgiving game your family can enjoy year after year? Set up an extravagant obstacle course in your backyard. From a bean bag toss to the big potato sack, this is one holiday tradition they’ll look forward to every November.
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Thanksgiving Spin the Wheel Game
BUY: $49.00; etsy.com
At the end of the day, this holiday isn’t dedicated to eating as much turkey and mashed potatoes as your stomach can handle; it’s all about showing gratitude. So, why should your Thanksgiving family games be any different? With over 70 digital prompts to print out, this Celebrate With Us’ Wooden Wheel lets players express their appreciation for life’s biggest (and smallest) moments as well as the people around them.
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Make a Match
BUY: $29.95; etsy.com
What better way to pass the time than with fun Thanksgiving games that test your cognitive skills. This wooden set features a bunch of cute seasonal drawings—think a pumpkin or beaver dressed up as a pilgrim—that are simply unforgettable. With any luck, you’ll be too focused on matching a match to remember dinner won’t be ready for another few hours.
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