40 Thanksgiving Family Feud Questions & Answers 

Quick picks for game night

1. Split into 2 teams and name a host.
2. Pick a buzzer, such as a wooden spoon or a table slap.
3. Play 10 questions for a short break or all 40 for a full evening.
4. Save the adult round for after the kids go to bed.
5. Finish with Fast Money for bragging rights.

Thanksgiving has a quiet stretch that begs for a game. The turkey rests, and the relatives run out of small talk. I love filling that lull with a loud, silly Family Feud-style round.

I played these Thanksgiving Family Feud questions over several holiday game nights with family and friends. The cranberry sauce rounds sparked the loudest arguments, and I loved every minute.

Every question below comes with 6 answers and points, and a Fast Money finale crowns the winners.

How to play Thanksgiving Family Feud

Thanksgiving Family Feud works best when one host runs the board. The host reads each question and reveals the answers as players shout them out. A pen and paper keep the scoreboard honest.

Set up the room

Split everyone into 2 teams of 2 to 6 players each. Seat the teams on opposite sides, and give the host a spot where both teams can see the list.

Pick a spoon or a table slap as your buzzer, and agree on it before round one. A quick deal saves the arguing for the answers.

Younger players who need a break can dive into Thanksgiving activities at home while the grown-ups battle on.

Run the face-off

One player from each team steps up, and the host reads the question. Both players shout an answer. The higher-ranking answer wins control, and that team chooses to play or pass.

Play the main round

The controlling team takes turns shouting answers, and the host awards points for each correct one. Three wrong answers earn 3 strikes and end the turn. The other team then gets 1 guess to steal the round's points.

Hosts who borrow a few game show party ideas, like a drumroll before every reveal, make each answer feel like a big moment.

Double the points for the last 5 questions when one team pulls ahead. I do this every year, and it keeps the comeback hopes alive.

Where the points come from

I based the points on typical holiday-crowd answers, so treat them as friendly estimates. Change any answer to fit your family. If your aunt swears gravy beats mashed potatoes, give her the win.

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Thanksgiving Family Feud questions and answers

The host reads only the question, and the answers stay hidden until a player shouts one. We also made a printable PDF so you can hand a copy to whoever's hosting. 

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Food rounds

Q: Name something people put on a Thanksgiving plate. A: Turkey (32), mashed potatoes (24), stuffing (16), gravy (12), green bean casserole (9), cranberry sauce (7)

Q: Name a Thanksgiving food people argue about. A: Cranberry sauce (30), stuffing (22), turkey (18), sweet potatoes (14), green bean casserole (10), pumpkin pie (6)

Q: Name something people pour gravy over. A: Mashed potatoes (44), turkey (26), stuffing (14), biscuits (8), rolls (5), everything (3)

Q: Name a pie people eat on Thanksgiving. A: Pumpkin (38), apple (24), pecan (18), sweet potato (9), cherry (6), chocolate (5)

Q: Name a food someone might burn on Thanksgiving. A: Turkey (36), rolls (24), pie crust (15), stuffing (11), casserole (8), mac and cheese (6)

Q: Name something people eat too much of on Thanksgiving. A: Turkey (24), pie (22), mashed potatoes (20), stuffing (15), rolls (10), everything (9)

Q: Name a dish that tastes even better as leftovers. A: Turkey sandwich (32), stuffing (24), mashed potatoes (18), pie (12), casserole (8), cranberry sauce (6)

Q: Name something you find inside a Thanksgiving turkey. A: Stuffing (36), giblets (22), herbs (15), butter (12), onion (9), lemon (6)

Q: Name something people add to mashed potatoes. A: Butter (36), gravy (22), milk or cream (18), cheese (11), garlic (8), sour cream (5)

Q: Name a drink people serve at Thanksgiving dinner. A: Wine (27), apple cider (25), soda (18), water (13), coffee (10), sparkling juice (7)

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Family rounds

Q: Name something a guest brings to Thanksgiving dinner. A: Dessert (30), wine (24), side dish (20), flowers (11), appetizer (9), rolls (6)

Q: Name a reason someone arrives late to Thanksgiving. A: Traffic (30), cooking ran long (24), overslept (16), got lost (12), kids slowed everyone down (10), forgot something (8)

Q: Name something a relative asks at Thanksgiving. A: "When are you getting married?" (26), "When are you having kids?" (22), "How's work?" (20), "Can I help?" (14), "What are you thankful for?" (11), "Who made this?" (7)

Q: Name something people do right after Thanksgiving dinner. A: Eat dessert (28), take a nap (24), watch football (22), clean up (14), play a game (8), go for a walk (4)

Q: Name a Thanksgiving job everyone dodges. A: Washing dishes (38), cleaning the kitchen (20), taking out the trash (14), carving the turkey (12), hosting (9), entertaining the kids (7)

Q: Name something kids do while adults cook. A: Watch TV (26), play games (22), ask when food is ready (20), snack (14), run around (10), get underfoot (8)

Q: Name something people hope to find in the fridge the day after Thanksgiving. A: Leftover turkey (34), pie (26), stuffing (16), mashed potatoes (12), rolls (7), gravy (5)

Q: Name something you hear at Thanksgiving dinner. A: "Pass the gravy." (26), "I'm so full." (22), "Seconds, please." (20), "Who made this?" (14), "Save room for pie." (10), "Can someone help clean up?" (8)

Q: Name a reason a Thanksgiving game gets loud. A: Someone feels robbed (28), a bad answer (20), a close score (18), kids start shouting (14), someone cheats (12), a family joke lands (8)

Q: Name something that can ruin a peaceful Thanksgiving. A: Family argument (28), burned turkey (22), politics (18), no dessert (12), a pet steals food (10), bad weather (10)

Once the family rounds wrap up, I keep the energy rolling with game show trivia that stumps the whole room.

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Tradition rounds

Parade and football talk usually leads my crew into family game night trivia while the pie cools.

Q: Name something people watch on Thanksgiving. A: Football (36), the parade (30), a movie (16), a dog show (8), cooking shows (6), the news (4)

Q: Name something you see in a Thanksgiving parade. A: Giant balloons (30), marching bands (26), floats (20), dancers (10), celebrities (8), Santa Claus (6)

Q: Name a place people travel for Thanksgiving. A: Parents' house (30), grandparents' house (26), another state (18), a sibling's home (12), a friend's house (8), the airport (6)

Q: Name something people feel thankful for. A: Family (36), health (20), friends (14), food (12), a home (10), a job (8)

Q: Name something people do before dinner starts. A: Cook (28), set the table (20), snack (18), watch TV (16), take photos (10), say grace (8)

Q: Name something people wear to Thanksgiving dinner. A: Sweater (26), stretchy pants (24), jeans (18), flannel (14), a nice outfit (10), pajamas (8)

Q: Name a Thanksgiving decoration. A: Pumpkins (28), fall leaves (20), candles (18), cornucopia (14), turkey centerpiece (12), gourds (8)

Q: Name something people take home after dinner. A: Leftovers (42), dessert (20), a container of turkey (14), decorations (10), a family story (8), a full stomach (6)

Q: Name something people do the day after Thanksgiving. A: Shop Black Friday sales (30), eat leftovers (26), sleep in (15), watch football (12), put up decorations (10), avoid crowds (7)

Q: Name something people set out for guests to hang up their coats. A: Hooks (30), a bed (24), a chair (18), a closet (14), a hall tree (9), a coat rack (5)

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Funny adult round

Save this round for grown-ups who enjoy a little teasing. The funniest answers come out when everyone plays loose.

Q: Name something an adult hides from relatives on Thanksgiving. A: Wine (28), their phone (20), a dating app (16), snacks (14), a bad haircut (12), their feelings (10)

Q: Name something someone blames on the dog. A: Passing gas (38), eating turkey (20), knocking something over (14), a mess (12), barking (8), stealing a roll (8)

Q: Name something people pretend to enjoy at Thanksgiving. A: A weird side dish (26), family conversation (20), football (18), small talk (16), someone's pie (12), turkey (8)

Q: Name something a person says after their third plate. A: "I can't move." (30), "I'm done eating." (22), "I need a nap." (18), "Just a little pie." (14), "Why did I do that?" (10), "Pass the leftovers." (6)

Q: Name something a host secretly worries about. A: The turkey (28), a clean house (22), running out of food (18), family drama (14), the seating chart (10), dessert (8)

Q: Name something people do to dodge the dishes. A: Pretend to sleep (28), walk the dog (20), watch football (18), leave early (14), take a phone call (12), help with the kids (8)

Q: Name something an adult says to dodge a family question. A: "Let's eat!" (30), "I need more gravy." (22), "Where's the bathroom?" (18), "Who wants pie?" (14), "The game is on!" (10), "Is that the timer?" (6)

Q: Name something people do to get comfortable after dinner. A: Unbutton their pants (36), change into sweatpants (24), loosen their belt (18), lie down (10), take off their shoes (8), find the recliner (4)

Q: Name something an adult sneaks from the kitchen. A: Pie crust scraps (26), whipped cream (22), stuffing (20), turkey skin (14), rolls (10), gravy (8)

Q: Name something a relative does every Thanksgiving. A: Falls asleep in a chair (34), tells the same story (26), carves the turkey (14), yells at the football game (12), brags about grilling (8), starts a debate (6)

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Fast Money round

Fast Money is the finale, and it decides the whole night. I like to give it extra drama, with a hush before the timer starts.

Fast Money rules

1. Pick 2 players from the winning team.
2. Send the first player out of the room, or have them cover their ears.
3. Set a 20-second timer and read the 5 questions to the second player, who shouts a quick answer to each.
4. Bring the first player back and repeat with a 25-second timer. Repeat answers earn zero.
5. Add up the points. A total of 200 or more wins the grand prize, such as first pick of the pie or a night off from dishes.

Fast Money questions

Q: Name a color you see in Thanksgiving decorations. A: Orange (34), brown (22), red (18), yellow (14), gold (8), green (4)

Q: Name a fall activity. A: Raking leaves (24), apple picking (22), pumpkin carving (18), a hayride (14), football (12), hiking (10)

Q: Name something people do on a long drive to Thanksgiving. A: Listen to music (30), sing along (22), play road trip games (18), snack (14), nap (10), ask "Are we there yet?" (6)

Q: Name something on a leftover turkey sandwich. A: Turkey (38), stuffing (22), cranberry sauce (16), gravy (12), mayo (7), cheese (5)

Q: Name a dessert besides pie. A: Cookies (28), cake (24), ice cream (20), brownies (12), cheesecake (10), fudge (6)

Bonus Christmas round

Good holiday-themed Family Feud questions pull from traditions everyone recognizes. These 4 rounds fit a full weekend of gatherings, and a few large-group games keep a bigger crowd busy between turns.

Q: Name something people hang at Christmas. A: Stockings (30), ornaments (26), lights (20), a wreath (12), garland (7), mistletoe (5)

Q: Name something people leave out for Santa. A: Cookies (46), milk (26), carrots for the reindeer (14), a note (7), candy (4), coffee (3)

Q: Name a Christmas song everyone knows. A: "Jingle Bells" (28), "All I Want for Christmas Is You" (24), "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (18), "Frosty the Snowman" (12), "White Christmas" (10), "Silent Night" (8)

Q: Name something people do on Christmas morning. A: Open presents (44), eat breakfast (16), take photos (14), wear pajamas (12), call family (8), watch a movie (6)

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Play a Family Feud-style game on Weekend

Weekend Games has a game with a similar Family Feud vibe called Short List. You shout out your answers to fill a board of sticky notes, and only the answers most people would say score.

The obvious answer you almost skipped often lands right on top. Popular answers beat clever ones, so everyone at the table gets a fair shot.

Rival teams can steal any answer you leave open, so a half-finished board hands points to the other side. The 5 O'Clock Rush finale turns the last round into a sprint. The first team to shout the single most popular answer wins.

I love how quickly the room starts shouting the "obvious" answers and then groaning when someone beats them to it.

Keep game night rolling on your smart TV

When the Thanksgiving Family Feud questions run out, the TV can keep the laughs going. Weekend fills the living room with party and trivia games on Roku, Fire TV, LG Smart TV, and Samsung Smart TV.

Nothing bonds a family like a little friendly rivalry. Teams cheer each other on, tease the losers, and swap stories long after the final score.

Here's what's on the lineup:

• Jeopardy! brings the official TV game to your screen with familiar clues, atmosphere, rules, and pacing.
• Song Quiz brings music trivia across decades and genres into the room. Hear a short clip and shout the song and artist for points.
• Spot On sends the group around the world from the living room, dropping pins and racing to guess landmarks.
• Wheel of Fortune lets players solve word puzzles, calling letters together and racing to crack the board before the others.
• Guess the Emoji challenges the room to decode movies, phrases, and pop-culture clues from emoji strings.
• Karaoke (on Roku) tracks lyrics and pitch, so the sing-off can carry on once the trivia questions wind down.
• Sketchy AF builds a drawing one stroke at a time, and guessing early earns more points.
• 20 Questions (on Roku) turns every guess into a group debate the whole table can join.
• CoComelon: Sing & Play with JJ gives toddlers aged 2 to 4 their own turn with familiar songs and playful, educational activities between the grown-up rounds.

Weekend works for any group size, from a quick round before dessert to a full evening of rivalry. The 7-day free trial lets you launch the app and start playing on your smart TV today.

FAQs

Who should host a Thanksgiving Family Feud game?

The loudest storyteller in the family should host a Thanksgiving Family Feud game. I always pick the person who reads with energy and keeps a straight face at wild answers.

Can you play Thanksgiving Family Feud without a buzzer?

Yes, you can play Thanksgiving Family Feud without a buzzer. I grab a wooden spoon, and both teams agree on it before round 1, which saves the arguing for the answers.

How many Thanksgiving Family Feud questions should we play?

Play 10 Thanksgiving Family Feud questions for a quick break before dessert, or all 40 for a full evening. I love the full set, since the steals and comebacks build all night toward Fast Money.

What are some good holiday-themed Family Feud questions?

Good holiday-themed Family Feud questions cover traditions everyone shares, such as hanging stockings and leaving cookies for Santa. I tucked 4 Christmas questions into this list, and my crew asked for them again.

Can Weekend Games help with family game night?

Yes, Weekend Games can keep your family game night going after the survey rounds end. I switch to Jeopardy! or Short List on Roku, Fire TV, LG Smart TV, or Samsung Smart TV, and the 7-day free trial covers the first round.

How can I get the Weekend Games app on my smart TV?

You can get the Weekend Games app by searching for Weekend Games in the app store on your Roku, Fire TV, LG Smart TV, or Samsung Smart TV. I found setup quick, and the 7-day free trial let me launch the app and start a round right away.