Thanksgiving charades words
Words an 8-year-old and a grandparent can both act out. On the TV version the word appears only on the actor's phone, and the host taps Got it or Skip.
How to play
- Split into two or more teams. Teams can share one phone.
- One person acts the word with no talking while their team guesses. One minute per turn.
- Got it scores 100 for the team. Then the next team goes.
- Want a twist? Play three rounds with the same words: first describe it, then use one word, then act only. That's the Monikers-style game Reddit hosts love.
The full list (149)
Food
- Turkey
- Mashed potatoes
- Pumpkin pie
- Stuffing
- Gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- Corn on the cob
- Dinner rolls
- Sweet potatoes
- Green beans
- Apple pie
- Whipped cream
- Pecan pie
- Mac and cheese
- Leftover sandwich
- Apple cider
- Roasted marshmallows
- Popcorn
- Caramel apple
- Cornbread
- Hot chocolate
- Pumpkin seeds
- Deviled eggs
- Casserole
- Baked ham
- Cinnamon rolls
- Pumpkin soup
- Fruit salad
Fall
- Falling leaves
- Jumping in a leaf pile
- Scarecrow
- Pumpkin patch
- Hayride
- Corn maze
- Apple picking
- Harvest moon
- Cornucopia
- Wearing a scarf
- Cozy sweater
- Crackling fireplace
- Bonfire
- Geese flying south
- Pumpkin carving
- Tractor
- Harvest festival
- Rainy day umbrella
- Foggy morning
- First frost
- Picking a pumpkin
- Pilgrim hat (US)
- Mayflower ship (US)
- Giant parade balloon (US)
- Marching band
- Black Friday shopping (US)
Family
- Carving the turkey
- Napping on the couch
- Watching football (US)
- Setting the table
- Washing the dishes
- Drying the dishes
- Passing the potatoes
- Taking a group photo
- Telling a story
- Playing cards
- Playing a board game
- Big family hug
- Hanging up coats
- Welcoming guests at the door
- Walking the dog after dinner
- Tossing a football
- Making a wish on a wishbone
- Rolling out pie dough
- Stirring the gravy
- Mashing potatoes
- Peeling potatoes
- Basting the turkey
- Carrying a heavy platter
- Waving goodbye at the door
- Packing up leftovers
- Video call with relatives
- Setting up folding chairs
- Tracing a hand turkey
- Writing a thank-you card
- Making a toast
- Dancing in the kitchen
- Reading a story to kids
- Looking at old photos
- Helping in the kitchen
Action
- Gobbling
- Flapping wings
- Stirring a big pot
- Chopping vegetables
- Whisking
- Raking leaves
- Shivering in the cold
- Yawning
- Stretching
- Sweeping the floor
- Tossing a salad
- Opening a hot oven
- Blowing out a candle
- Sneaking a cookie
- Shaking out a tablecloth
- Ringing a dinner bell
- Cheering for a touchdown (US)
- Pulling on mittens
- Lighting a candle
Animal
- Gobbling turkey
- Squirrel
- Deer
- Owl
- Raccoon
- Goose
- Beaver
- Moose
- Hibernating bear
- Chipmunk
- Sleepy cat
- Dog wagging its tail
- Cow
- Horse
- Chicken
- Pig
- Sheep
- Woodpecker
Object
- Pumpkin
- Candle
- Rolling pin
- Oven mitt
- Wishbone
- Gravy boat
- Pie plate
- Roasting pan
- Cozy blanket
- Slippers
- Rake
- Wheelbarrow
- Football
- Acorn
- Pinecone
- Hay bale
- Apron
- Tablecloth
- Boots
- Fireplace
- Turkey baster
- Photo album
- TV remote
- Folding chair
Questions hosts ask
- How many people do you need for charades?
- Four or more is best, in two teams. Big gatherings can use up to six teams.
- Do guests need to download an app?
- No. Guests scan a QR code on the TV and play in their phone's browser. Nobody creates an account.
- Can grandparents and young kids play?
- Yes. Text is large, every round is short, and people can share one phone as a team. Anyone can also just watch on the TV.