Get the Paddy Started With These Fun St. Patrick’s Day Games

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There's no one-size-fits-all approach to celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Whether you choose to jig out to some classic Irish tunes, savor a pint of green beer, or relish in Irish soda bread and other delectable traditional Irish foods, the options are endless. Aside from the Irish refreshments and lively parades, March 17 presents a perfect opportunity for some playful moments with your little ones during our favorite St. Patrick's Day activity: family game night!

Here, you'll find a list of the all-around best St. Patrick's Day games out there. These fun ideas are perfect for kids and grown-ups alike, and some even double as excellent St. Patrick's Day crafts (meaning you've got yourself two activities in one!). Maybe you'll want to try a St. Patrick’s Day "I Spy" game at this year's St. Patrick's Day party, or perhaps you'd prefer something a little more active, like "Pin the Shamrock on the Hat." (How cute is that name, by the way?) If you're feeling creative, there are plenty of easy DIY games here that only require a few household items. Or, if you're pressed for time this year, you can always buy one of the affordable games on this list.

No matter which game you choose, you're bound to have a fabulous time. So, what are you waiting for? String up those DIY St. Patrick's Day decorations, brew yourself some Irish coffee, and prepare to have a rollicking good time. And who knows—with a little luck of the Irish, maybe you'll even win game night!

St. Patrick’s Day Bean Bag Toss Game

This lively bean bag toss game is a delightful activity for the entire family. Whether you set it up indoors or outdoors, it makes a festive and fun family game thanks to St. Patrick's Day motifs like the leprechaun, pot of gold, and rainbow.

Pin The Shamrock on The Hat Game

Convincing kids to try this St. Patrick's Day version of "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" should be easy, as most children already enjoy the classic game.

Lucky Charms Race

Lucky Charms may be magically delicious, but it'll take much more than magic to win this skill-based cereal challenge! In this game, participants race to locate each of the various Lucky Charms in a large bowl of cereal, but here's the twist – they must accomplish this task using spoons held in their mouths!

Get the tutorial at Plan Party Play.

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt Clues

Your kids will want to channel the luck of the Irish to decipher this tricky St. Patrick's Day-themed scavenger hunt! Invite them to explore every nook and cranny of the house with these clever clues. Conceal candy or another surprise of your choice at each clue location, or save the excitement for a grand reveal at the final destination!

Cupcake Decorating Competition

Inspire your kids to channel their baking prowess with a fun (and delicious) cupcake decorating competition. Fill their stations with a variety of sprinkles, green candies, and other fun toppings, and let them show off their creativity while making some gorgeous cupcakes. May the best cupcake decorator win!

Get Ree's Irish cupcakes recipe.

Silly McGilly

Silly McGilly is an adorable leprechaun but kids should know there's more to him than meets the eye—if you leave him by the window at night, he's liable to play tricks on you while you're sleeping! Elf on the Shelf fans will love this pick featuring a children's book and plush toy.

Shamrock Shake

To play this game, tie tissue boxes full of green ping pong balls around your little ones waists and invite them to do a "shamrock shake" to be the first one to get all the balls out. This one would be fun with some Irish songs!

Get the tutorial at Plan Party Play.

Playdough Counting Game

Your kids will have so much fun playing this counting game featuring playdough shaped into little shamrocks. All you'll need is some green playdough and these free printables.

Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids.

St. Patrick's Day Scratch-Off Fortune Cards

Who's feeling lucky?! This set of scratch-off cards will be enjoyable for everyone, and it allows you to get creative with your choice of prizes for the winners and one "special winner."

Inflatable Dice Game

Sing an Irish song. Dance a jig. These are just two of the fun things you'll end up doing when you play this oversized inflatable dice game!

All Things Green Game

It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without a little—or a lot!—of green. This game asks players to match the things that are green to the phrases that describe them. Play it with a big or small group of little ones!

Gold Coin Shake

To set up this fun game, fill decorated green cups with gold coins and seal the bottoms. Then invite your kids to shake the cups and guess how many coins are in each one.

See more at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

St. Patrick's Day Memory Game

If making your own board game sounds a little too intimidating, you just haven't checked out this blogger's tutorial yet! Here, a simple matching game comes to life in mere minutes with the help of some fingerprinted shamrocks.

Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte.

Shamrock Tic-Tac-Toe Game

No time to DIY? This tic-tac-toe game is an easy, store-bought option that your kids will love.

St. Patrick's Day Bingo Cards

Kids and grandparents alike will want to get in on this fun game. It's a printable, so it's a great last-minute option!

Irish Jig Tag

Tag is a beloved game for a reason—and with a perfectly relevant "Irish dancing" theme, it's even more wonderful.

Get the tutorial at S&S Blog.

'Would You Rather?' Game

Your kids will be hooting and hollering as they read through the pages of this silly book. One of the prompts, for instance, is: "Would you rather grow lucky four-leaf clovers out of your armpits, or have a four-leaf clover stuck to the middle of your back where you can't reach it?"

St. Patrick's Day Photo Booth

This year, set up a photo booth at your St. Patrick's Day party and just watch as grown-ups and kids alike take turns with the props. It's a guaranteed winner for all ages!

Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.

St. Patrick's Day Word Search

Keep the youngest and oldest kids entertained with this on-theme word search game. It's offered as a printable, so all the work's already done for you!

Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.

'Roll a Rainbow' Dice Game

Another printable game that'll delight kids of all ages, this one's easy to explain and even easier to play. First one to a full rainbow wins!

Get the tutorial at Play Party Plan.

St. Patrick's Day Matching Game

Green Hershey's Kisses transform into playing pieces in this out-of-the-box idea. Just add round labels to the bottom of each one, and you're ready to play!

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Hidden Gold Coin

Who's hiding the golden coin? Only the person you assign to be the "leprechaun" in this game will be able to figure it out!

Get the tutorial at Happy Home Fairy.

'I Spy' St. Patrick's Day Book

Who doesn't know the age-old rules to "I Spy"? Toddlers and preschoolers will adore this book.

Gold Coin Memory Matching Game

Busy parents, this one's for you! It really couldn't be easier to set up this gold coin matching game.

Get the tutorial at Crayon Box Chronicles.

Saint Patty's Day Party Card Games

This option includes four fun kids' cards games: A-Z, Alphabet Code, What's Your Leprechaun Name, and Photo Scavenger Hunt. You can make each game extra competitive by adding a time limit and offering a prize to the winner.

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