With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many Americans are finding it harder to be excited about the holiday season this year because of the downturn in the economy. A Kentucky company, The Thanksgiving Game, Inc., is providing a means to turn the negative news into a positive new tradition for families across the USA. The Thanksgiving Game(TM) became available to the public in August of this year at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide, and is also available in select Kroger stores, Christian bookstores and on Amazon.com. It is receiving rave reviews from all who play it.

Many people may spend less this year on all the fixings for the Thanksgiving meal, but there is a current trend that demonstrates a profound parallel to the mindset of that painful period in American history: people are spending more money on things that provide greater lasting value, and less money on things with short-lived value. According to Tim Lester, Vice-President of Marketing for The Thanksgiving Game, Inc. (), that is actually working to the advantage of The Thanksgiving Game(TM). "These are tough times and lots of people are hurting, but we, like all Americans, have so many things to be thankful for everyday. Our game will create fond memories for years to come for everyone who plays it."

While a peek at one's stock portfolio or 401k might suggest that many are lamenting their losses, playing The Thanksgiving Game(TM) at the traditional holiday feast is a fun way to focus on how many blessings all Americans enjoy in the greatest country in the world. The most venerable members of our society remember what it was like to live through the Great Depression of the 1930s and '40s, a more severe season than we are experiencing now. Although many teenagers today consider not having cell phone service or the ability to text message an adversity, slightly older folks have heard the stories of that bygone era from parents and grandparents, when modern staples such as sugar and chewing gum were considered luxuries. Depression-Era reminiscers remember the closeness and appreciation for family and loved ones cultivated out of the lean years experienced during those tough times. Relationships became more valuable as material possessions became more scarce.

The Thanksgiving Game(TM) is also giving back to help those in need. A portion of the proceeds from the games sold goes to support faith-based inner city missions around the nation that provide food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare to the needy. Visit for additional information.