Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and fun. And what better way to have fun than with a game of Pictionary? Thanksgiving Pictionary is the perfect game for all ages and abilities, and it’s a great way to get everyone involved in the Thanksgiving festivities.
Here’s how to play Thanksgiving Pictionary
- Gather your family and friends and divide into two teams.
- Print out the Thanksgiving Pictionary game cards (included at the end of this blog post).
- Cut out the cards and put them in a bowl or hat.
- One person from each team will draw a card without showing it to their team.
- The person with the card will have one minute to draw the word on a whiteboard or piece of paper while their team tries to guess what it is.
- If the team guesses correctly, they get a point. If they don’t guess correctly, the other team has a chance to guess.
- The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Thanksgiving Pictionary Tips
- Be creative with your drawings. The more fun and imaginative your drawings are, the more fun everyone will have.
- Don’t be afraid to be silly. Pictionary is all about having fun and letting loose.
- If you’re stuck, try drawing clues instead of the whole word. For example, if you’re drawing “turkey,” you could draw a picture of a feather or a Thanksgiving feast.
- Be patient with your teammates. Pictionary can be challenging, but it’s also a lot of fun.
Thanksgiving Pictionary Game Cards:
- turkey
- stuffing
- mashed potatoes
- cranberry sauce
- gravy
- pumpkin pie
- green bean casserole
- macaroni and cheese
- dinner rolls
- cornbread
- carving the turkey
- watching a parade
- playing football
- going for a walk
- watching a movie
- cornucopia
- eating a meal
- family
- taking a nap
Bonus Words (if you need a tiebreaker!)
- Mayflower
- Harvest
- Gratitude
- Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Black Friday
Printable Game Cards
How to Use the Printable Game Cards:
- Print out the game cards on cardstock or paper.
- Cut out the game cards.
- Round the corners of the game cards to make them easier to shuffle.
- Put the game cards in a bowl or hat.
- Play Pictionary!
Thanksgiving Pictionary Variations
- For younger children: Use simpler words and pictures. You can also give younger children more time to draw.
- For larger groups: Divide into teams of more than two people. You can also play with two teams or more.
- For a more challenging game: Use more difficult words and pictures. You can also give players less time to draw.
No matter how you play, Thanksgiving Pictionary is a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday. So gather your family and friends, get ready to draw, and have a happy Thanksgiving!
More Great Thanksgiving Tips
- Thanksgiving Word Search
- What to Eat for Dinner the Week of Thanksgiving
- Small Thanksgiving Meal Plan
- How to Prep for Thanksgiving
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