Thanksgiving Party Games
Turkey Bowl Party Game
Two teams, short field, touch football or pin bowling with a toy turkey.
- Players
- 6–16
- Time
- 20–40 min
- What you need
- A soft football or a stuffed toy turkey and a clear yard or hall
Why it works as a party game
The name is the tradition. Thanksgiving party games that get people standing help the food settle.
How to play
- Choose touch football outside or pin bowling inside.
- Football: first to three touchdowns on a short field. No tackling.
- Bowling: roll the stuffed turkey at six empty bottles, two rolls each.
- Rotate teams so cooks are not stuck on defense all afternoon.
Hosting tips
- Set a hard stop before the next dish comes out.
- Indoor bowling only with soft pins.
- Kids vs adults is allowed if adults play on their knees.
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