Family Games for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and making memories. After the turkey’s carved and the pie’s served, why not keep the good times rolling with some fun, family-friendly games? This year, set the scene with matching pajamas for the whole crew, and dive into these Thanksgiving game ideas that are sure to bring everyone together.

How to Play Turkey for Thanksgiving

If you're familiar with dominoes, you may know there are many variations of ways to play. One known as Chickenfoot can just as easily be called Turkey (or Turkeyfoot) to make it a Thanksgiving game! Start a new tradition and keep a rolling score through multiple rounds to crown a new winner or reigning champ year after year. Here's a basic overview of how it works: the goal is to play all your tiles before your opponents. Each player draws a set number of dominoes, typically seven, from the pool. The game starts with a double tile placed in the center. Players then build "turkeyfoot" or "chickenfoot" shaped branches off the double tile by playing matching numbered sides of their own domino tiles. If they don't have a match, they must draw from the pool until they can play a match. Once three tiles have been played around the double, normal play resumes. The round ends when one player uses all their tiles!

Classic Holiday Game Ideas for the Family

1. Classic Board Games Pull out your favorite board games for a night of laughter and strategy. Games like Monopoly, Scrabble, and Clue never fail to get everyone involved. Whether it's a friendly rivalry or working as a team, these games are perfect for families of all ages. Plus, wearing matching pajamas adds to the festive fun!
2. Simple Card Games A Thanksgiving family classic! They’re easy to set up and offer hours of entertainment. Try Go Fish, Uno, or a quick game of Crazy Eights to keep everyone engaged. For older kids and adults, Rummy or Spades can make things a bit more competitive. See our list of fun family card games to try a new one this season or get a refresher on the rules.
3. Thanksgiving Charades Turn your Thanksgiving into a guessing game with a round of Thanksgiving Charades. Write down Thanksgiving-themed prompts like “carving a turkey” or “watching the parade,” and act them out while your family tries to guess. It’s a game that’s sure to have everyone giggling.
4. Family Trivia Night Test your knowledge with a Family Trivia Night! You can create questions about Thanksgiving, family memories, or everyone’s favorite TV shows and movies. It’s a great way to bond and reminisce, especially with grandparents sharing stories from past holidays.
5. DIY Pictionary For a creative twist, grab some paper and markers for a game of Pictionary. Draw out Thanksgiving-related words like “pumpkin pie” or “football” while the rest of the family guesses. This is a fun and interactive way to get everyone drawing, laughing, and spending quality time together.

Make Winning Memories in Matching Pajamas

The holidays are all about making memories, and there’s no better way to do that than with the whole family decked out in matching pajamas while playing games. From winning teams to watching holiday movies together, matching PJs add that extra touch of magic to family moments. Shop our collections of Fall pajamas and loungewear today, and this Thanksgiving, gather the family, get cozy, and let the games begin!