Thanksgiving Minute To Win It Games
Perfect for family gatherings, Friendsgiving, or even a classroom party, these Thanksgiving minute to win it games are a great way to keep everyone entertained. Get ready to gobble up some fun with these quick and easy Thanksgiving-themed games!
Plus, they’re easy to set up, require minimal cost, and guarantee a hilarious game night for the whole family.
After the turkey has been devoured and the sweet potato casserole has mysteriously disappeared (probably thanks to Uncle Tom), these fun Thanksgiving games are the perfect way to keep the entire family entertained.
Whether you’re using paper plates, small objects like candy pumpkins, or classic game supplies like construction paper and masking tape, each game brings a good time for small groups or large team members alike.
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Thanksgiving Minute To Win It Games
1. Last Flight
Supplies:
- Colorful craft feathers
- Plastic spoons
- Table or flat surface
Instructions:
- Place a feather at one end of the table.
- Players must use only a spoon to blow the feather across the table to the other side.
- If the feather falls off, start over.
- The player who gets their feather across the finish line the most times in one minute wins!
Tip: Feathers are unpredictable—prepare for lots of giggles! You could also use a plastic straw or turkey baster instead of spoons.
2. Pumpkin Pie Stack
Supplies:
- Mini pumpkin pies or mini pie tins
- Flat surface
Instructions:
- Players must stack mini pies or pie tins into a tower.
- The tower must stay standing for at least 5 seconds.
- The player with the tallest, most stable tower after one minute wins!
Tip: Don’t eat the pies… yet!
3. Candy Corn on the Spoon Relay
Supplies:
- Candy corn
- Wooden spoons
Instructions:
- Scoop candy corn onto a wooden spoon.
- Players must walk across the room and back without dropping it.
- Place candy corn that remains on the spoon in a solo cup.
- The team with the most candy corn in one minute wins!
Pro Tip: Add obstacles for team building and extra fun!
4. Stuff the Turkey
Supplies:
- Brown paper bag (decorated as a turkey)
- Ping pong balls (as “stuffing”)
Instructions:
- Place a brown paper turkey bag a few feet away.
- Players must toss the “stuffing” (ping pong balls) into the turkey bag.
- The player who gets the most balls in the bag in one minute wins!
Tip: Use colored ping pong balls for extra flair in this turkey game.
5. Cranberry Scoop Challenge
Supplies:
- Dried cranberries
- Plastic spoons
- Small bowls
Instructions:
- Using only a spoon in their mouth (no hands!), players must transfer cranberries from one bowl to another.
- The player who moves the most cranberries in one minute wins!
Pro Tip: Prepare for lots of face contortions and laughs!
6. Gobble Gobble Cup Catch
Supplies:
- Solo cups (1 per player)
- Ping pong balls (1 per player, decorated like turkeys with feathers or faces)
Instructions:
- Players must hold the Solo cup in their hand.
- They must bounce the ping pong ball off the table and catch it in the Solo cup.
- Each successful catch scores one point.
- The player with the most catches in one minute wins!
Tip: Timing the bounce is everything!
7. Turkey Tower Stack
Supplies:
- 10 Solo cups (draw turkey faces on them)
- Flat surface
Instructions:
- Players must stack and unstack the cups into a pyramid and return them to a single stack as many times as possible in one minute.
- The player who completes the most full stacks wins!
Pro Tip: Steady hands are key—turkey faces staring back at you might make it harder!
8. Pumpkin Seed Pick-Up
Supplies:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chopsticks
- Small bowls
Instructions:
- Players must use chopsticks to pick up pumpkin seeds and transfer them into a bowl.
- Only one seed can be picked up at a time.
- The player with the most seeds in their bowl after one minute wins!
Tip: Tiny seeds + shaky hands = endless fun!
9. Turkey Cup Bowling
Supplies:
- 6 Solo cups decorated as turkeys
- A small pumpkin or mini gourd (as the bowling ball)
- Flat surface
Instructions:
- Set up the Solo cups in a bowling triangle formation (3-2-1).
- Players must roll the mini pumpkin to knock over the turkey cups.
- Reset the cups after each roll.
- The player who knocks over the most cups in one minute wins!
Tip: The uneven pumpkin shape makes for hilarious rolling paths!
10. Turkey Waddle Race
Supplies:
- Balloons (blown up)
Instructions:
- Players must place a balloon between their knees and waddle across the room like a turkey.
- If the balloon drops, they must start over.
- The player who makes the most successful waddles in one minute wins!
Pro Tip: Gobble noises are highly encouraged!
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group are these games suitable for?
These fun games are perfect for all ages! Younger children may need a little assistance, but everyone from kids to grandparents can join in the fun.
Can these games be played in large groups?
Absolutely! These games are a great way to keep large groups entertained. Simply split into smaller teams for easy coordination.
What supplies do I need for these games?
Most supplies are simple household items or inexpensive craft materials, making these games low-cost and easy to prepare.
Get ready for a good time with these hilarious Thanksgiving-themed Minute to Win It games. They’re the perfect way to add laughter, energy, and a little friendly competition to your Thanksgiving gathering!
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With a simple time limit and a whole lot of laughter, these games turn any Thanksgiving dinner into a hilarious scavenger hunt of wobbly balloon waddles and flying ping pong balls. So grab your team members and get ready for so much fun!
These printable games are a fun way to keep everyone entertained with a mix of precision, speed, and a little wobbly chaos. Which game will be the star of your Thanksgiving party or family game night?
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