Family sharing a group meal together at a gathering

Nov 23-29 / 2026

Thanksgiving games

Plan the long weekend from one board: a morning turkey bowl, kitchen and shared-meal games while the turkey rests, and family rounds after dinner.

Unofficial Studboards activity hub for holiday hosting. Plan outdoor games around daylight and weather, and agree house rules as a group — the host makes the final call on the day.

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12 Thanksgiving activities

Pick the gathering moment you are hosting.

Browse turkey bowl football, yard games, kitchen and shared-meal formats, and family rounds from the boards — each with ready-to-use setup, clear scoring, and an explicit win condition.

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Football Football Board

QB target tree count football game

Play a football target-tree challenge where quarterbacks score clean throws to called routes.

Quick round Open Play Kit

Football Football Board

Hail-Mary Timing Clash

Run deep final-play reps with one throw per set and score by clean contested catches.

Low setup Open Play Kit

Twist Football Board

Toe-Tap Bonus

A clean sideline toe tap earns a bonus challenge point if both feet are judged in.

TwistBonus point rule Open Twist

Yard Games Yard Games Board

Bags cancellation sprint

Play a short cornhole cancellation-scoring sprint for patios, tailgates, and backyard groups.

Cornhole + BagsQuick round Open Play Kit

Yard Games Yard Games Board

Kubb king chase yard game

Play a short kubb format where teams race to legally topple the king with limited baton throws.

Lawn TargetsQuick round Open Play Kit

Cooking Challenge Cooking Challenge Board

No-Waste Scrap Score

Reward thrifty cooking without waste games.

Normal play Open Play Kit

Cooking Challenge Cooking Challenge Board

Plating Draft Circle

Share kitchen jobs fairly.

Normal play Open Play Kit

Potluck Party Potluck Party Board

Dish Label Draft

Start potluck with clear labels.

Low setup Open Play Kit

Potluck Party Potluck Party Board

Serving Line Relay

Run a calm potluck serving relay.

Normal play Open Play Kit

Family Night Family Night Board

Generations Trivia

Ask cross-generation trivia with opt-outs and short story bonuses.

Kitchen TableQuick round Open Play Kit

Family Night Family Night Board

Memory Lane Match

Match safe family clues to memories, places, or people.

Family ChallengeNormal play Open Play Kit

Family Night Family Night Board

Parent vs Kids Challenge

Parents and kids trade age-safe mini challenges in a short family round.

Family ChallengeQuick round Open Play Kit

Thanksgiving Week Nov 23-29 Four days, one board. Event info

Thanksgiving lands Thursday, November 26, 2026. Run a morning turkey bowl, keep kitchen relays going while the oven is full, and close with family games that work for every generation at the table.

Thanksgiving: Thu Nov 26
Group size: 4-20
Play paths: Turkey bowl / kitchen / family
Gear: Low-gear, home + yard

Weekend pack

A simple plan for today.

A ready-made Thanksgiving day arc: outdoor or yard energy when light allows, kitchen table while the oven works, then a multi-generation closer.

01 Morning 10:00 AM QB Target Tree Count
Turkey-bowl energy before the kitchen is full. Soft targets, equal turns, mixed ages welcome.
02 Afternoon 2:30 PM Serving Line Relay
While food lands, keep hands busy with a safe table relay — not more heat at the stove.
03 Evening 7:00 PM Generations Trivia
After dinner. Short rounds so the whole table gets a win before the night ends.