Thanksgiving Minute to Win It Games
Fun for the Whole Family – Kids, Teens, and Adults Too!
Thanksgiving is all about food, family, and… fun! Once the turkey’s in the oven (or everyone’s in a food coma afterward), it’s the perfect time to bring on some quick and silly games. Minute to Win It games are short, sweet, and hilarious. Plus, you only need a minute! These games are easy to set up and super fun for all ages, kids, teens, adults, and even Grandma can get in on the action!
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving for a big group or keeping it cozy at home, these Thanksgiving Minute to Win It games are a fun way to create memories and laughs between bites of pumpkin pie.
What Are Minute to Win It Games?
Minute to Win It games are simple challenges that players try to complete in 60 seconds. You can compete individually or in teams, and the supplies are usually just things you already have at home, spoons, cups, paper, candy, you name it!
Set a timer, cheer each other on, and see who comes out on top! Add silly prizes if you want to crank up the excitement.
Thanksgiving Minute to Win It Game Ideas
Alright, now the fun part, here are a bunch of festive and funny games that are so easy to set up and a total blast to play!
1. Pumpkin Pie Face
You’ll need:
- Paper plates
- Whipped cream
- Candy corn
Add a dollop of whipped cream to each plate and hide 5 candy corn pieces in the pile. Players must find the candy using only their face! No hands allowed!
Goal: Find all 5 pieces in under 60 seconds. Warning: faces will get messy… and that’s half the fun!
2. Feather Float
You’ll need:
- A fake feather for each player
Players must keep their feather floating in the air using only their breath. No hands, no touching just lots of puffing and giggling!
Goal: Keep it up for the whole 60 seconds. If it drops, pick it up and keep going!
3. Stuff the Turkey
You’ll need:
- A bowl or basket (“the turkey”)
- Stuffing (use cotton balls or small paper balls)
- A spoon
Place the “turkey” across the room. Players must run back and forth, transferring stuffing one spoonful at a time.
Goal: Stuff as much as possible in one minute!
4. Corn to Cup
You’ll need:
- Candy corn
- Plastic cups
- A spoon
Using the spoon in their mouth, players must transfer candy corn from one cup to another without using their hands.
Goal: Move as many as you can in 60 seconds!
5. Cranberry Scoop
You’ll need:
- A bowl of cranberries (real or fake!)
- A plastic spoon
- A second empty bowl
- A blindfold (optional for extra challenge)
Players use the spoon to scoop cranberries from one bowl to the other, but only using one hand! Add a blindfold for older kids or adults to make it even sillier.
Goal: Transfer as many cranberries as you can in 60 seconds without dropping them all over the table!
6. Turkey Waddle
You’ll need:
- Balloons
Place a balloon between your knees and waddle to the finish line like a turkey without dropping it. No hands allowed!
Goal: Get across the room and back in under a minute.
7. Pie Stack Attack
You’ll need:
- Mini paper plates (pretend pies)
Players must stack the plates into a tower and then unstack them one at a time, fast!
Goal: Stack and unstack the tower before time runs out.
8. Thanksgiving Word Mash
You’ll need:
- Paper
- Pens
Give everyone a Thanksgiving-themed word like “Stuffing” or “Pumpkin Pie.” Set the timer and see who can come up with the most words using those letters.
Goal: Get the most words in 60 seconds!
9. Mashed Potato Madness
You’ll need:
- Bowls of mashed potatoes
- Plastic spoons
- Blindfolds
Blindfolded players must scoop as much mashed potato as they can into another bowl, using just a spoon with their non dominant hand.
Goal: Transfer the most potato in one minute. It’s messier than it sounds!
10. Roll the Gourd
You’ll need:
- Mini pumpkins or gourds
- A start and finish line
Using only their nose, players must roll a pumpkin across the floor. Sounds easy? Not with a round pumpkin!
Goal: Be the first to cross the finish line in under 60 seconds.
11. Turkey Bowling
You’ll need:
- Plastic cups or paper towel rolls (as pins)
- Mini pumpkins (as the ball)
Set up your pins and roll your pumpkin to knock them down.
Goal: Knock down as many “pins” as possible!
12. Gobble Gobble Stack
You’ll need:
- Thanksgiving-themed cookies or sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- A flat surface (table or tray)
Players race to stack as many cookies as they can on their forehead while lying on the floor or leaning back in a chair.
Goal: Build the tallest cookie stack on your forehead in 60 seconds without it toppling over. Expect lots of giggles and goofy faces!
13. Harvest Chopstick Challenge
You’ll need:
- Chopsticks
- Small candies like M&Ms or candy corn
- Two bowls
Using only chopsticks, transfer as many candies as possible from one bowl to the other.
Goal: Beat your opponent or your personal record!
14. Turkey Talk
You’ll need:
- Headbands or index cards
- Thanksgiving-themed words
It’s like charades! One player wears the card on their head while others give clues. The player has to guess the word.
Goal: Guess as many words as you can in one minute.
15. Pass the Pumpkin
You’ll need:
- A mini pumpkin
Players must pass the pumpkin down a line, behind their back or over their heads.
Goal: Get the pumpkin to the end without dropping it.
Tips for a Super Fun Game Session
Here are a few mom-tested and totally fun-approved tips:
Keep it simple
Use stuff you already have! Candy, paper, cups, no need to get fancy.
Mix up the teams
Pair kids with grown-ups, mix cousins, or go boys vs girls. It adds to the silliness!
Use music and a timer
A good soundtrack makes everything more fun. Play Thanksgiving songs or silly tunes while the timer runs.
Give goofy prizes
Mini trophies, stickers, candy bars, or even “turkey hats” make winning extra fun!
Keep everyone involved
Not everyone has to compete every round. Cheering is half the fun!
Thanksgiving is about more than just turkey, it’s about togetherness, giggles, and good memories. These Minute to Win It games bring everyone closer (and maybe even a little out of their comfort zone in the best way).
Whether you’re entertaining a house full of cousins or looking for something to entertain the kids while the grown-ups chat, these games are an easy win.
