Thanksgiving brings everyone to the same table — and Thanksgiving Family Feud is the easiest way to get them all laughing together before, during, or after the meal. We've put together 50+ Thanksgiving-themed survey questions, hosting tips, and a free game template you can customize in minutes.
Skip the prep — build your Thanksgiving game free in five minutes and host live with phones as buzzers.
Why Thanksgiving Family Feud Works So Well
Thanksgiving gatherings combine generations, in-laws, and that one cousin nobody sees the rest of the year. Family Feud breaks the awkward silences and gets everyone competing without anyone feeling left out.
- All ages can play — kids to grandparents
- No prep stress — use our ready-made questions
- Fits the schedule — quick 20-minute game between turkey and pie
- Great for mixed groups — works whether it's 6 people or 26
50+ Thanksgiving Family Feud Questions
Thanksgiving Food
1. Name a dish that has to be on the Thanksgiving table. Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed potatoes, Cranberry sauce, Gravy, Green beans
2. Name something people overeat at Thanksgiving. Turkey, Stuffing, Pie, Mashed potatoes, Rolls, Dessert
3. Name a Thanksgiving pie. Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan, Sweet potato, Cherry, Chocolate
4. Name a dish someone always brings that nobody eats. Jello salad, Cranberry sauce, Sweet potato casserole, Brussels sprouts, Aunt's casserole, Fruitcake
5. Name a side dish that causes family debate. Stuffing vs dressing, Sweet potato marshmallows, Cranberry sauce, Green bean casserole, Mac and cheese, Mashed potato style
Thanksgiving Traditions
6. Name something families do on Thanksgiving morning. Watch the parade, Cook, Sleep in, Watch football, Travel, Drink coffee
7. Name a Thanksgiving Day TV tradition. Macy's parade, Football, Dog show, Movies, Cooking shows, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
8. Name something people say they're thankful for. Family, Health, Friends, Job, Food, Home
9. Name a reason someone's late to Thanksgiving dinner. Traffic, Forgot a dish, Slept in, Long flight, Cooking ran late, Got lost
10. Name a Black Friday tradition. Shopping, Sleeping in, Avoiding stores, Online shopping, Leftovers, Decorating
Thanksgiving Family Drama
11. Name a topic you should NOT bring up at Thanksgiving dinner. Politics, Religion, Money, Relationships, Weight, Past arguments
12. Name something that causes a fight at Thanksgiving. Politics, Cooking the turkey, Who hosts, Seating, Kids, Football team
13. Name a relative who always shows up uninvited. Cousin, Ex, In-law, Aunt, Neighbor, Grandparent
14. Name something a parent says at Thanksgiving. "Eat more," "Be thankful," "Call grandma," "Behave," "No phones at the table," "Help clean up"
15. Name a question relatives always ask. "Are you dating?", "When are you getting married?", "How's your job?", "What are you doing with your life?", "When are you having kids?", "How's school?"
Football & Entertainment
16. Name a Thanksgiving football team. Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Washington, NY Giants, Bears
17. Name something people do during halftime. Eat, Talk, Nap, Help in kitchen, Play with kids, Check phone
18. Name a Thanksgiving movie. Planes Trains and Automobiles, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Free Birds, Pieces of April, The Blind Side, Home for the Holidays
19. Name something kids do during Thanksgiving dinner. Play games, Watch a movie, Sit at the kids' table, Eat snacks, Run around, Complain
20. Name a board game families play on Thanksgiving. Monopoly, Uno, Scrabble, Charades, Cards, Family Feud
Cooking the Feast
21. Name something that goes wrong cooking the turkey. Undercooked, Dry, Burnt, Forgot to thaw, Wrong temperature, Lost the recipe
22. Name a kitchen tool you need on Thanksgiving. Roasting pan, Carving knife, Meat thermometer, Mixer, Oven mitts, Big spoon
23. Name a Thanksgiving cooking shortcut. Boxed stuffing, Canned cranberry, Frozen pies, Pre-cooked turkey, Catered, Order from the store
24. Name a Thanksgiving cooking disaster. Burnt turkey, Spilled gravy, Forgot the rolls, Smoke alarm, Fire, Underseasoned
25. Name something you can do with leftover turkey. Sandwiches, Soup, Pot pie, Casserole, Salad, Tacos
(For 25 more questions across travel, decor, gratitude, and "first Thanksgiving" trivia, open the Thanksgiving template.)
How to Host Thanksgiving Family Feud
Setup (5 minutes)
- Open the game maker
- Pick the Thanksgiving template or start blank
- Write or import 5–7 questions
- Add a Fast Money round
- Cast the host screen to a TV
Game Day
- Split into 2 teams (Cooks vs. Cleanup, Kids vs. Adults, etc.)
- Share the QR code — players join from their phones
- Run 4–6 rounds before pie
- End with Fast Money for the bonus drama
Pro Tips
- Play between dinner and dessert — full bellies, low energy slot needs the entertainment boost
- Mix in 1–2 personalized questions — "Name a phrase Grandma says every Thanksgiving"
- Use the kids' table as one team — adults vs kids always lands
- Keep it under 30 minutes — long enough to be fun, short enough to keep everyone engaged
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does Thanksgiving Family Feud take?
A: 20–30 minutes for a 5-round game with Fast Money. Perfect between dinner and dessert.
Q: How many people can play?
A: Anywhere from 4 to 30+. For larger groups, split into team captains.
Q: Do I need to print anything?
A: No — players join from their phones, the host runs the board on a TV or laptop.
Q: Can I customize the questions?
A: Yes — write your own or edit the holiday template.
Q: Is this kid-friendly?
A: Yes — all the questions in our Thanksgiving template are family-safe. Avoid the "NOT bring up at dinner" question if you have very young players.