23 Fun Friendsgiving Games for Adults to Enjoy Together
I host Friendsgiving every year, and I have learned one thing: good food brings people to the table, but games keep them there. A simple icebreaker can turn quiet guests into storytellers, while a silly team challenge can make even the most reserved friend laugh out loud.
In this guide, I share 23 Friendsgiving games for adults that work for small apartments, backyard parties, and large group dinners. You will find icebreakers, trivia, active relay races, food challenges, gratitude activities, crafts, and photo-friendly ideas.
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I also include practical hosting tips so you can choose games that fit your space, group size, and energy level. Whether you want laughter, friendly competition, or a meaningful moment of thankfulness, these games can help you create a Friendsgiving people will talk about long after dessert.
Key Takeaways
- Choose two or three games instead of trying to run every activity.
- Start with an easy icebreaker so guests feel comfortable.
- Mix one active game, one table game, and one gratitude activity.
- Keep prizes small and inexpensive; the fun matters more than the reward.
- Prepare supplies before guests arrive so you can enjoy the party too.
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1. Two Truths and a Turkey
I like to start with this game because it needs no supplies and works with any group size. Each person says two true statements and one made-up “turkey” story about a past holiday, friendship memory, or food disaster.
Everyone else votes on which statement is false. The person who fools the most guests wins a point.
Pro Tip: Give guests one minute to think before they speak. The best lies are believable, but not too detailed.
2. Friendsgiving Bingo
Before the party, I make Bingo cards filled with things that might happen during the night, such as “someone asks for the recipe,” “a dish runs out,” or “someone takes a food photo.”
Guests mark a square whenever they see it happen. The first person to complete a row shouts “Friendsgiving!” and wins a small prize.
This game works quietly in the background, so it does not interrupt dinner or conversation.
3. Trivia Feast
I split guests into teams and ask questions about Thanksgiving history, popular holiday foods, movies, music, and funny friendship facts. I usually prepare 15 to 20 questions so the game lasts around 20 minutes.
Teams write answers on paper, then swap sheets to score each other. This keeps everyone involved and avoids arguments over answers.
Pro Tip: Include a few questions about your own friend group. Personal questions always get the biggest reactions.
4. Turkey Tag
If you have open space, this is one of my favorite active games. I hand a small stuffed turkey to one guest and start a timer.
When the timer ends, whoever is holding the turkey has to answer a funny question or complete a light dare. Then they pass it to someone else and the round continues.
Keep the dares harmless and optional. The goal is laughter, not embarrassment.
5. Turkey Waddle Relay
For this game, I divide guests into two teams and place a small pumpkin, orange, or balloon between each player’s knees. Each person has to waddle to a marker and back before passing the item to the next teammate.
The first team to finish wins. It sounds easy, but it becomes hilarious fast.
I recommend using a soft item if you are indoors, especially if you have breakable decor nearby.
6. Friendsgiving Pictionary
I write Friendsgiving prompts on slips of paper, such as “food coma,” “carving a turkey,” “black Friday shopping,” or “burning the rolls.” One person draws while their team guesses.
Set a timer for 60 seconds per turn. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
Pro Tip: Choose prompts that are easy to draw but funny to guess. Avoid overly specific phrases that frustrate players.
7. Guess the Pie
This is my favorite game for dessert lovers. I buy or bake several small pie samples, blindfold volunteers, and ask them to identify each flavor.
Use a mix of familiar and unusual options, such as apple, pecan, pumpkin, cherry, chocolate, and sweet potato. Keep napkins and water nearby.
The person with the most correct guesses wins. Everyone else still gets to taste the pies, so nobody loses.
8. Friendsgiving Potluck Mystery Box
I give two or three volunteers a box of surprise ingredients and a short time limit to create a simple snack, dip, or dessert. The rest of the group judges the results based on taste, creativity, and presentation.
Use safe, ready-to-eat ingredients such as crackers, cheese, fruit, chocolate, marshmallows, pretzels, and canned frosting. Avoid raw meat or complicated cooking tasks.
This game works best before the main meal, when guests still have room to taste-test.
9. Food Charades
I prepare holiday-themed prompts such as “burning the stuffing,” “waiting in a long checkout line,” or “trying to fit leftovers in the fridge.” One guest acts out the prompt without speaking while the group guesses.
Set a one-minute timer for each turn. Teams earn a point for every correct guess.
I like this game because it needs almost no setup and works well after dinner when everyone wants to stay seated.
10. Gratitude Garland
I set out paper leaves, markers, and string near the entrance. As guests arrive, they write one thing they are thankful for and hang it on the garland.
Later in the evening, we read a few notes aloud. It creates a warm moment without forcing anyone to speak in front of the whole room.
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11. The Thankful Jar
I place a jar, small slips of paper, and pens on the table. Guests write something they appreciate about another person at the party, then drop it in anonymously.
After dinner, I read the notes aloud and let people guess who wrote each one. It is simple, sweet, and often becomes the most memorable part of the night.
Pro Tip: Ask guests to keep their notes kind and specific. “I appreciate how you always make everyone feel included” lands better than a generic compliment.
12. Friendsgiving Memory Match
This game is perfect if most guests have known each other for years. I write short memories on slips of paper, such as “the road trip where we got lost” or “the time we made cupcakes at 2 a.m.”
I read each memory aloud, and guests guess who experienced it. The person involved can then share the full story.
It turns old jokes into new conversations and helps newer friends learn more about the group.
13. Thanksgiving Scattergories
I choose categories such as “Thanksgiving side dishes,” “things found at a holiday dinner,” “fall movies,” and “words that describe gratitude.” Then I set a timer for two minutes.
Guests write one answer for each category, but repeated answers score zero points. Unique answers earn one point each.
I usually play three rounds. It is fast, competitive, and easy to adapt for any group size.
14. Charades with a Holiday Twist
This version uses prompts connected to Friendsgiving, autumn, and holiday traditions. I include actions such as “raking leaves,” “watching football,” “making a grocery-store run,” and “falling asleep after dinner.”
Players act out their prompt while their team guesses. I keep score by rounds and give the winning team first pick of dessert.
Pro Tip: Write prompts on folded paper and let players choose blindly. It prevents arguments over who got the easiest prompt.
15. The Great Pumpkin Toss
I set a basket on a table and give each guest three mini pumpkins. Players toss from a starting line, then take one step back after each successful throw.
The person who lands a pumpkin from the farthest distance wins. I use faux pumpkins indoors to avoid mess and damage.
This is a great game for a hallway, backyard, or garage. It adds movement without requiring much preparation.
16. Friendsgiving Uno
I play regular Uno with a few holiday rules. For example, when someone plays a Draw Four card, they must share a funny Friendsgiving memory; when someone plays a Skip card, they must say one thing they appreciate about the person they skipped.
The rules keep the familiar game fresh and create natural conversation. I keep the extra rules short so the game does not slow down.
This is one of the easiest options if you want a game that people already know how to play.
17. Holiday Werewolf
For larger groups, I assign secret roles such as “Turkey,” “Pumpkin Pie,” and “Werewolf.” Guests close their eyes while I announce which role should open them each night.
The Werewolf secretly chooses someone to eliminate, and everyone else discusses who they think it is. The game continues until the Werewolf is found or the other players run out.
I recommend this for groups of at least eight people. It works best when guests enjoy strategy, debate, and playful accusations.
18. Create a Friendsgiving Centerpiece
I set up a craft table with mini pumpkins, faux leaves, candles, ribbon, small vases, and seasonal greenery. Guests have 15 minutes to create a centerpiece in small teams.
Afterward, everyone votes for their favorite design. The winning team gets a small prize, and the centerpiece becomes part of the table decor.
This activity is ideal if your group enjoys being creative but does not want a loud or physical game.
19. Pumpkin Painting
I buy mini pumpkins, acrylic paint, brushes, and markers before the party. Guests can paint faces, patterns, gratitude words, or inside jokes on their pumpkins.
Each person takes their pumpkin home as a keepsake. I cover the table with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth to make cleanup easier.
Pro Tip: Use paint pens for detailed designs. They are less messy than brushes and easier for guests who do not consider themselves artistic.
20. Friendsgiving Feud
I write survey-style questions such as “Name a popular Friendsgiving dish,” “Name something people forget to bring,” or “Name a common Thanksgiving argument.” Before the party, I ask a few friends for answers so I can create a realistic answer board.
Teams take turns guessing the most common responses. The team with the most points after several rounds wins.
This game feels familiar because it is based on the format of Family Feud, but the answers become personal and funny when they relate to your friend group.
21. Mashed Potato Sculpting Contest
I give each guest or team a small bowl of mashed potatoes and five minutes to sculpt something related to Thanksgiving. Turkeys, pumpkins, leaves, and funny food faces are all fair game.
Everyone votes for the best sculpture, excluding their own. The winner receives a silly prize such as “Best Potato Artist.”
Use chilled mashed potatoes so they hold their shape better. Have wet wipes ready because this game can get messy.
22. Thanksgiving Mad Libs
I prepare a short Friendsgiving story with blank spaces for nouns, verbs, adjectives, and names. Guests call out words without knowing the story, then I read the finished version aloud.
The results are usually ridiculous, especially when someone chooses an unusual adjective or a strange food item. I keep two or three stories ready in case the group wants to play again.
This is a great low-effort game for mixed groups, including guests who do not know each other well.
23. Friendsgiving Photo Booth
I create a small photo corner with a autumn-colored backdrop, string lights, turkey hats, fake leaves, signs, and a few themed props. Guests can take photos throughout the night.
I set up a phone tripod or ask a guest to take group photos. Later, everyone can share their favorites in the group chat.
A photo booth gives people something to do between games and creates keepsakes from the evening. It is also one of the easiest activities to prepare.
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Make Your Friendsgiving Memorable
I have found that the best Friendsgiving is not the one with the most activities. It is the one where guests feel comfortable, included, and free to laugh.
Pick a few games that match your space and your friends’ personalities. Add one gratitude activity, keep the rules simple, and leave room for unplanned conversations. Friendsgiving is ultimately about celebrating the people around your table.
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