Thanksgiving games the whole family can play
The cooking is done and the family is still at the table. Here are games that need no prep, work for ages 6 to 96, and run on the TV you already have.
How it works
- Open Family Gathering Games on a TV or laptop. Tap a game. No account, nothing to install.
- Everyone scans the QR code with their phone camera. Kids and grandparents can share a phone as a team.
- You set the pace. Reveal answers when the room is ready, pause any time, and watch the scores on the big screen.
Pick by your group
- Mixed ages, 8 to 30 people: start with Team Charades, then a round of Top Answers.
- Still at the table: This or That or Gathering Bingo.
- Trivia lovers: Thanksgiving trivia with fun facts, or the kids' version.
- Celebrating in Canada: Canadian Thanksgiving trivia. Set the game to Canada and US-only questions are skipped.
- Friends, no kids: Friendsgiving games.
- Want something to keep: the Gratitude Wall puts everyone's thankful notes on the TV and saves them as a printable keepsake.
No screens? Print them
Free Thanksgiving bingo cards and charades cards.
Questions hosts ask
- What are good Thanksgiving games for a big family?
- Team games work best for mixed ages: team charades, a top-answers round where the room is the survey, and this-or-that votes. Everyone plays at once, so nobody waits for a turn.
- What can we play at the table after dinner?
- Gathering Bingo and This or That both work seated. Bingo squares are things that happen at the table, like someone telling a childhood story or the dog begging.
- 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.
- What does it cost?
- Your first game each party is free for up to 10 player devices. Family unlocks all games for up to 30 devices; Big Group supports 75. Choose an annual subscription or a lifetime purchase with no fixed expiry. Current USD prices and renewal terms appear before checkout. No ads.