Friendsgiving is the perfect excuse to let loose with your favorite people! If you’re looking for ways to ditch the awkward small talk and get the party truly started, drinking games are your answer. This blog post has the absolute best Friendsgiving drinking games – from hilarious classics to creative new ideas. Get ready for a night of laughter, silly competition, and maybe just a splash of “liquid courage” to help those stories flow. Trust me, these games are the ultimate way to make your Thanksgiving unforgettable.
1. Friendsgiving Never Have I Ever
Forget the awkward small talk. “Never Have I Ever” is the ultimate ice-breaker for a Friendsgiving crew, and it gets funnier with every sip. Here’s the lowdown:
- Everyone starts with a certain number of points (clothes pins, poker chips, or just use your fingers).
- Take turns saying “Never have I ever…” followed by something you’ve never done.
- If someone HAS done it, they lose a point (or take a drink).
- Last one standing with points wins!
This one can get a little wild, so let’s keep it fun and respectful. Remember, the goal here is to share laughs, not get anyone in hot water.
Why Never Have I Ever at Friendsgiving? Sometimes the best Friendsgivings are the ones where you can cut loose with both old friends and new faces. A little liquid courage can get the stories flowing and make everyone feel comfy. Think about it – my friend Rachel told the most hilarious story about accidentally wearing two different shoes on a date after a round of this game last year!
My crew always makes it spicier by adding a rule: if you’ve done the thing, you have to tell the story! And for extra laughs, try theme rounds… “Never have I ever…in college”, “Never have I ever…on a first date” … the possibilities are hilarious.
Ready to get started? I’ve got some juicy Never Have I Ever prompts for your Friendsgiving crew.
2. Friendsgiving Pictionary
Get ready to unleash your questionable drawing skills (and even worse guessing skills) with Pictionary! Here’s how this classic gets the Friendsgiving twist:
- Split into teams.
- Set a timer (30 seconds is usually hilarious chaos) and have one person from each team draw a word or phrase.
- Teammates guess – first to get it right gets a point. And yup, if the drawing’s bad enough…drinks for everyone!
This one’s all about silly fun. No need for artistic talent, the worse the drawings, the better the laughs!
Why Pictionary at Friendsgiving? Sometimes you need an activity to get everyone giggling and break down those awkward “getting to know you” barriers. Pictionary’s perfect for this – it forces you to work together and gets the creative silliness flowing, whether you end up drawing a masterpiece or a confusing blob.
My favorite twist is using Friendsgiving-themed prompts: “leftover turkey sandwich,” “awkward family questions,” “falling asleep during football.” Or, spice things up with a “celebrity impressions” round!
Make the prompts your own! Use inside jokes, shared memories, or even pop culture references your group loves.
3. Friendsgiving Charades
Get the giggles going with Charades – a classic party game with a Friendsgiving twist! Here’s the deal:
- Divide into teams, grab some pens, and a stack of paper.
- Each person writes down a few Friendsgiving-related words or phrases (think “pumpkin pie coma,” “awkward uncle,” “leftovers for days”).
- Take turns acting out the prompts while your team tries to guess. Fastest guess wins a point, and if no one gets it… time for a drink!
Charades is all about embracing the ridiculous. No judgment on your acting skills – the worse, the funnier!
Why Charades at Friendsgiving? Sometimes the best laughs come from just letting loose and being silly together. Charades gets everyone out of their seats, moving around, and laughing hysterically. Remember that time Jenny acted out “trying to fit into old jeans after Thanksgiving dinner”? Comedy gold!
My group loves themed rounds! Try “awkward family moments,” “bad Thanksgiving side dishes,” or even “celebrity impressions at the dinner table.”
Get creative with the prompts! Use inside jokes, funny memories from past Friendsgivings, or references to things your friend group loves.
4. Friendsgiving Movie Trivia
Test your knowledge of Thanksgiving classics and holiday favorites with a Friendsgiving movie trivia showdown! Here’s how to play:
- Prep your questions – think iconic quotes, hilarious scenes, maybe even Friendsgiving episode trivia if your crew loves the show.
- Split into teams or go head-to-head. First one to shout out the right answer wins. Wrong answer? Time for a sip!
Keep the questions light and fun! The goal is laughs, not making anyone feel left out if they’re not a movie buff.
Why Movie Trivia Drinking Games at Friendsgiving? Sometimes the best bonding happens over shared memories and pop culture references. Movie trivia can spark awesome conversations and bring back those nostalgic “remember when…” moments. View our movie drinking games for more ideas.
My friends and I do themed rounds: “Terrible Holiday Rom-Coms,” “Cheesy Action Movies We Secretly Love,” or even “Thanksgiving Dinner Disasters on Screen.”
Get creative with the questions! Mix in categories like “best food scene,” “most awkward character,” or even “guess the movie based on the soundtrack.”
5. Thanksgiving Flip Cup
Flip Cup gets a festive Friendsgiving spin! This relay race is all about speed, a little skill, and maybe a competitive streak. Here’s the breakdown:
- Line up cups filled with your drink of choice on opposite sides of a table.
- Split into two teams and stand behind your cups.
- First person on each team chugs their drink, then flips their empty cup upside down onto the table using only one hand.
- Next in line goes! First team to finish and flip all their cups wins.
This one gets intense, so start with smaller drinks if you don’t want things to get too wild.
Why Flip Cup at Friendsgiving? Sometimes you need a way to get the energy hyped! Flip Cup brings out everyone’s competitive side, gets people cheering, and adds a little friendly rivalry to the mix.
My crew adds themed drinks to the mix: pumpkin spice lattes, cranberry cocktails, you get the idea. It makes things even more festive!
Up the stakes by making the losing team do a forfeit – a funny dance, sing a holiday song… get creative!
6. Most Likely To: Friendsgiving Drinking Game
Get ready to dish out some playful judgment with “Most Likely To...” tailored for Friendsgiving chaos! This one’s simple:
- Someone reads a “Most Likely To…” question. Think: “Most likely to fall asleep during the football game,” “Most likely to bring a weird side dish,” “Most likely to spill gravy on themselves…”
- Everyone points to the person they think fits the bill. Person with the most fingers pointed at them takes a drink!
Keep the questions lighthearted! The goal is laughter, not roasting anyone too hard.
Why Most Likely To at Friendsgiving? Sometimes the best laughs come from poking a little fun at each other and celebrating all the quirky things that make your friend group special. “Most Likely To…” is perfect for highlighting those hilarious inside jokes and shared experiences.
My group writes our own questions based on funny things that happened at past Friendsgivings or inside jokes only we’d get. It makes the game way more personal!
Get creative with the categories! Try rounds like “Most Likely To…on a Holiday Movie Marathon” or “Most Likely To…on Black Friday.”
7. Thankful for What?
This one puts a grateful (and sometimes hilarious) spin on Friendsgiving. Here’s how it works:
- Everyone writes down a few things they’re thankful for – they can be serious, silly, anything goes!
- Pop those slips of paper into a bowl.
- Take turns reading a slip. If you wrote it, take a drink! If not, try to guess who did. Wrong guess? You drink too!
Let’s keep it positive! This game’s best with a mix of heartfelt and goofy answers.
Why Thankful for What? at Friendsgiving? Sometimes the holidays are all about taking a moment to appreciate the good stuff – the friends, the laughs, the ridiculousness of it all. This game can get surprisingly heartwarming (or hilarious, depending on those slips of paper!).
My friends and I always add a “leftovers edition” round. Everyone writes down their favorite (or most bizarre) Thanksgiving leftovers combo.
Make it an ongoing thing! Keep the bowl out throughout Friendsgiving, adding new “thankful” slips as the night goes on. It’s a fun way to capture those little moments of gratitude.
8. Friendsgiving Dance Competition
Bust out those moves (and maybe a few laughs) with a Friendsgiving dance-off! Here’s how to turn your gathering into a dance floor:
- Clear some space and crank up the tunes. A mix of classics and current hits is always a crowd-pleaser.
- Decide how to compete: solo battles, group routines, or a full-on dance party where anything goes.
- Most importantly, don’t take yourselves too seriously! The cheesier the moves, the better the laughs. Fuel your moves with a festive drink in hand – think pumpkin spice cocktails or bubbly cider!
Keep it light and fun! This isn’t about who’s the best dancer, it’s about letting loose and having a good time.
Why Dance Competition at Friendsgiving? Sometimes the best bonding happens when you let go of those inhibitions and just get silly together. A dance-off is the perfect way to shake off any awkwardness and get everyone laughing.
My friends and I love picking themes for each round – old-school boy bands, cheesy 80s hits, even holiday movie dance scenes.
Make the winner the “Friendsgiving DJ” for the rest of the night, or have them teach everyone a ridiculous TikTok dance.
9. Musical Friendsgiving Chairs
Classic musical chairs gets a festive (and competitive!) Friendsgiving twist. Here’s how it works:
- Set up chairs in a circle, one less than the number of players.
- Blast some Thanksgiving tunes! When the music stops, everyone scrambles for a seat.
- Person left standing takes a drink and is out for the next round. Last one sitting wins!
This one gets chaotic fast! Play on a soft surface (think living room rug) in case the competition gets a little too fierce.
Why Musical Chairs at Friendsgiving? Sometimes you just need to get those childhood game night vibes going. Musical Chairs brings out a playful energy and a healthy dose of competition – it’s guaranteed to get everyone laughing.
My crew always plays with themed music: classic Thanksgiving songs, cheesy holiday pop hits, you name it!
To up the ante, have the person eliminated pick the next song – they get to control the vibe and maybe even strategize to knock out the competition.
10. Relay Races with a Thanksgiving Theme
Get ready for hilarious competition! Thanksgiving-themed relay races are the perfect way to add a little friendly rivalry and a whole lot of laughs to your Friendsgiving. Here’s how to get started:
- Split into teams and brainstorm some silly Thanksgiving challenges: think pumpkin toss, cranberry sauce chug, or a mashed potato sculpting contest
- Set up the course! Get creative with obstacles and challenges.
- First team to complete their relay wins (and maybe gets bragging rights for the rest of Friendsgiving).
Choose activities that are safe and silly! The goal is to have fun, not end up with anyone in the ER. Keep the competitive spirit flowing with a celebratory drink in hand between turns.
Why Relay Races at Friendsgiving? Sometimes the best Friendsgivings are the ones where you embrace the ridiculousness. Relay races get everyone cheering, laughing, and working together (even if it’s complete chaos).
My friends and I make it a themed costume relay – pilgrim hats, turkey costumes, you name it. Adds to the absurdity!
Make the winning team responsible for a Thanksgiving toast, or have them choose the next round of drinks. It’s a fun way to keep the celebration going.
