9 Free Printable Thanksgiving Games Your Whole Family Will Actually Want to Play (2024)

Looking for an easy way to keep your whole family engaged this Thanksgiving? As a mom of four teens, I know the challenge of competing with mobile devices for attention during family gatherings. That’s why I’m sharing this free printable Thanksgiving games pack – perfect for spending quality time together after thanksgiving dinner!

Download our completely free 17-page PDF file packed with Thanksgiving games suitable for all age groups. It’s free for blog subscribers!

Perfect for personal use, classroom use, or holiday gatherings. Just print on paper or white card stock using your home printer for endless hours of fun!

Why Games Make Thanksgiving Special

Remember when Thanksgiving was just about the turkey and football? While those traditions are great, adding family games to your celebration creates lasting memories and gets everyone involved – from energetic teens to grandparents! It’s the perfect way to keep the family together after dinner instead of watching everyone drift off to their phones.

What’s Inside Free Printable Thanksgiving Games Digital Download

1. Thanksgiving Scattergories (Free Printable!)

Our Thanksgiving twist on the classic categories game challenges players to think fast and get creative. Players race against the clock to fill in themed categories like “favorite things” and “type of pie” using a specific letter. The real fun comes from defending your unique answers when everyone shares what they wrote. Scattergories is a great way to encourage good natured hilarious debate and each family member’s creativity.

• Different categories including favorite things and type of pie
• Answer sheets with category lists
• Score points for unique answers
• Use a specific letter of the alphabet each round
• Perfect game for large groups
• Includes detailed instructions and time limit guidelines

2. Minute to Win It Challenges

Transform your living room into a game show set with these quick physical challenges. From transferring cranberries with a spoon to keeping a turkey feather in the air, these simple but engaging games get everyone off the couch and cheering each other on. They’re perfect for burning off some of that pumpkin pie energy!

Get everyone moving with hilarious challenges including:

• Turkey Feather Blow
• Pumpkin Stack
• Corn Kernels Transfer
• Stuff the Turkey
• Turkey Waddle
• Plus 5 more active games!

3. Thanksgiving Movie Trivia

Test your family’s knowledge of beloved Thanksgiving films with our 20-question quiz. From “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” to “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” these multiple-choice questions spark conversations about favorite holiday memories and family traditions. It’s the perfect way to settle in after dinner while keeping minds engaged.

Test your knowledge with 20 questions about holiday classics, including:

• Planes, Trains and Automobiles
• Home for the Holidays
• The Blind Side
• A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
• Plus many more beloved films!

4. Thanksgiving Charades

Watch Grandpa pretend to carve a turkey or your teenager act out “falling asleep after dinner.” With 24 holiday-themed actions to perform, this classic party game gets everyone laughing and moving. Our scenarios are easy enough for everyone at your gathering to recognize, making it accessible for all ages. Don’t worry, we still managed to keep the entertainment level high!

Act out holiday-themed scenarios like:

• Carving the turkey
• Watching the Thanksgiving parade
• Falling asleep after dinner
• Breaking the wishbone
• Plus 20 more festive actions!

5. Thankful Dice

Turn gratitude into an engaging activity with our printable thankful dice. Players take turns rolling this custom die featuring prompts like “My favorite memory is…” and “A person I am thankful for…”. Each roll sparks meaningful conversations as players share personal stories and gratitude.

This easy game combines fun with mindfulness, making it especially powerful to bring multiple generations together.

The template is easy to cut, fold, and assemble – perfect for getting younger family members involved in Thanksgiving preparations.

6. Additional Free Printable Thanksgiving Games & Activities Included:

• Holiday-themed Word Scramble
• Family Bingo
• Game Night Score Card
• 3 Decorative Art Prints

Perfect for Family Fun

These games work great for any size group and all ages. Set up different game stations around the house, or gather everyone in the living room for a tournament-style game night. Use our included score card to track winners and maybe even offer small prizes!

Each game has been carefully designed to keep the Thanksgiving spirit while adding plenty of laughs and friendly competition to your celebration. the family together after dinner instead of watching everyone drift off to their phones.

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How to Use These Free Games

1. Download: Get instant access to high resolution jpg and PDF files
2. Print: Use white cardstock for best quality
3. Prep: Cut out cards if needed (blank cards included)
4. Play: Follow the detailed instructions for each game
5. Score: Track points with included score sheets

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