When November hits, everyone's mind is circling around all things Thanksgiving. But the month also brings another special occasion: Friendsgiving! Usually taking place either a few days before or after the actual date of Thanksgiving—Friendsgiving is essentially a replica of the official November holiday. (Just swap out your family for some of your best friends!) And if you're the one hosting it this year, you're going to want to find a few ways to make it extra fun. Well, just use this list of the best Friendsgiving games, which are sure to make this day the best one yet.
Not only is Friendsgiving an excuse to eat another set of mouthwatering Thanksgiving dishes and desserts, but it's also a great time to catch up with friends you may not have seen in a while. So, breaking the ice with the games on this list is a great way to start. There are a few friend questionnaire themed party games, such as Would You Rather and What Am I (holiday-themed, of course), as well as some festive Thanksgiving games, such as Thanksgiving Charades and a turkey version of ring toss. You'll also find high-energy games like flag football and sack race that are perfect for getting everyone hungry before the feast. No matter the Thanksgiving activity you choose, these games will do wonders to your Friendsgiving event, making it special for everyone who attends!
Keep the laughter flowing with a round (or two) of Thanksgiving-themed charades! Act out everything from "carving the turkey" to "post-dinner nap" and watch your friends try to guess before time runs out.
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Flag Football
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Burn off that pre-dinner energy with a friendly game of flag football! Split into teams, grab some scarves or ribbons for flags, and hit the yard (or park) for a little friendly competition. It's the perfect way to work up an appetite.
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Thanksgiving Ice Breaker
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Help get the conversation going with a clever tablescape icebreaker! Scatter leaf-shaped cards around the table, then have friends pick one and answer a fun question aloud. It's a simple way to spark laughter, memories, and connection.
An easy, no-prep game that adds a dash of friendly competition (and a lot of sugar) to your Friendsgiving fun! Just fill a jar with candy corn, have each guest jot down their best estimate, and crown the closest guess as the winner.
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'What Am I?'
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Everyone will love a festive round of "What Am I?" Write holiday-themed items (like pumpkin pie, parade float, turkey, or cranberry sauce) on sticky notes, and have players guess what they are by asking yes-or-no questions. It's a hilarious, fast-paced game that'll have everyone laughing before the leftovers are even served!
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Pumpkin Sweep
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Here's a lively outdoor game that's perfect for Friendsgiving! Grab some brooms and pumpkins, then have everyone race from the start to the finish, pushing your pumpkin with a sweep of the broom. The first one to cross the line wins!
A great way to break the ice and get everyone chatting! Pass around question cards asking silly yet festive dilemmas (like: Would you rather eat turkey with no gravy or pie with no whipped cream?) and watch the laughs (and debates) roll in.
Get moving after the feast with this beloved game! Grab some burlap bags or pillowcases, line everyone up, and hop your way to the finish line. It's simple, hilarious, and downright fun.
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Test Taste
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Put everyone's taste buds to the test with a blindfolded Friendsgiving challenge! Have players sample classic dishes, from cranberry sauce to chocolate pie, while blindfolded and try to guess each one. Toss in a few surprise foods for extra laughs! It's equal parts delicious and hilarious.
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Pumpkin Bowling
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Ready to strike up some fall fun? Set up a few empty bottles or cans as pins, grab a small round pumpkin as the "bowling ball," and see who can knock down the most.
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Thanksgiving Mad Libs
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This one is low-rep, but lots of fun! You'll print out fun fill-in-the-blank story sheets featuring turkey chaos and Thanksgiving mayhem, let guests add in their own nouns and verbs, and then read the wild results aloud.
Turn ring-toss into a turkey-day favorite with this festive version! Construct a fun "turkey leg" target using paper bags and tape, then take turns tossing rings (or glow necklaces for night fun!) to score points.
Get to know your friends even better with a round of Two Truths and a Lie! Each person shares three statements about themselves, two true and one made up, while everyone else guesses which one's the lie. It's the perfect mix of laughs and surprises!
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Pie Face Game
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Ready, set, dive into dessert—literally! This high-energy Minute to Win It game uses whipped cream-topped pie pans filled with hidden treats. Players race against the clock (60 seconds) to dig out the goodies using only their face, no hands allowed! It's messy but hilarious!
Keep the fun going long after dinner with a few classic card games! Whether it's a fast-paced round of Uno or a strategic hand of Euchre, card games are an easy way to bring everyone together... even when you're too full of turkey to move from the table!
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Thanksgiving Photo Scavenger Hunt
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Snap, search, and celebrate with a photo scavenger hunt! Hand out a printable list of holiday-themed items and watch as friends team up to capture each one on their phones—from the dessert table to cozy blankets and beyond.
Want a silly, unexpected game that'll have everyone laughing in no time? Well, this is it! Players must slowly roll a sweet potato down a taped lane using a wooden spoon (or even their noses!), and the first one to reach the finish wins.
If you're gathering for Friendsgiving during a football game, this one will score big! Print out the bingo cards, each filled with football plays, referee calls, and touchdown scenes, and hand them out to guests. Watch the screen during the game and mark off squares as you go! It's the perfect combo of sport and fun, even if you're more into the appetizers than the end zone.
Get the energy up before the pie hits the table with this delightful activity! Inflate orange balloons and hide candy or treats inside. Scatter them around the yard or living room, then let everyone stomp, hop, or jump to pop the pumpkins and reveal their surprises.
You can test everyone's turkey-day knowledge with a round of Thanksgiving trivia! Create questions about holiday history, fun food facts, and pop-culture favorites (like "Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?" or "How many pounds does the largest recorded turkey weigh?"). Everyone will be entertained through the feast.