17 Fun St. Patrick’s Day Games For The Entire Family (With Game Prize Ideas Included)
Ready to turn your St. Patrick’s Day into a magical adventure for the whole family? Whether you’re throwing a party at home or just looking for fun activities to celebrate, we’ve got you covered with 17 fun St. Patrick’s Day games for the entire family! So, grab your green gear and slide down the rainbow into a pot of fun that will make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable!
1. Shamrock Bingo
Supplies
- Bingo cards with St. Patrick’s Day symbols (shamrocks, pots of gold, etc.)
- Coins
- Prizes for the winners (See some cool prize ideas at the end of this post!)
How to play
Print out our Free St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Cards filled with St. Patrick’s Day symbols instead of numbers. Call out the symbols, and the first to get five in a row and shout “Bingo!” wins a festive prize.
2. Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt
Supplies
- Scavenger Hunt Printable Cards
- Leprechaun footprints
- Chocolate gold coins
- A final “pot of gold” (a pot filled with treats or toys)
How to play
Transform your space into a leprechaun’s lair by scattering tiny green footprints throughout. Hide the chocolate gold coins along the path leading to a hidden pot of gold. Give the kids clues to start their hunt. The first one to find the leprechaun’s pot of gold wins a special prize, but remember, everyone’s a winner on St. Patrick’s Day, so ensure there are enough goodies for all participants!
3. Rainbow Relay Race
Supplies
- Colored bean bags or items representing the colors of the rainbow
- Two large buckets
How to play
Divide participants into two teams and have them line up at the starting point. Place the buckets at the finish line. Each team gets a set of colored bean bags.
The goal is to run to the bucket, one team member at a time, drop in the bean bag, and then sprint back and tag the next person in line.
The first team to successfully get all colors of the rainbow into their bucket wins! This game is a fun way to burn off all St. Patrick’s Day goodies!
4. Shamrock Shake
Supplies
- Tissue boxes
- Belt
- Scissors
- Duct tape
- Ping pong balls
- Music
- Timer (optional)
How to make the box
The easiest way to make the box is to cut slits into the bottom of the tissue box and weave the belt through. Use duct tape to secure the belt to the box.
How to play
Get ready for a whole lot of giggles with the Shamrock Shake game! Secure tissue boxes with ping pong balls to your kiddos’ waists and challenge them to the ultimate “shamrock shake.” They’ll wiggle, jiggle, and dance around to be the first to shake all the balls out of the box. It’s a hilarious way to see who can master the leprechaun dance and empty their box first, turning your party into the ultimate jig-fest!
5. Pot-O-Gold Toss
Supplies
- Plastic gold coins
- Several buckets at varying distances
How to play
Set up buckets at different distances and assign points to each based on difficulty. Give each participant a set number of plastic gold coins. Everyone takes turns tossing the coins into the buckets, trying to score as many points as possible. The one with the highest score at the end of the game wins a St. Patrick’s Day-themed prize!
6. Lucky Charms Race
Supplies
- Two bowls per team
- A spoon per player
- A box of Lucky Charms cereal
How to play
Divide players into teams. Each team has a bowl filled with Lucky Charms at the start line and an empty bowl at the finish line. Players must transfer the cereal from one bowl to the other using only the spoon held in their mouth. The first team to transfer all the cereal wins. No hands allowed!
7. Shamrock Balloon Pop
Supplies
- Green balloons (filled with confetti or small prizes)
- Bulletin board
- Push pins
- Darts
How to play
Hang green balloons at varying heights on a bulletin board with pins. Participants each have a turn to try and pop them with a dart. Each popped balloon reveals confetti or a small prize. It’s a great way to add some excitement and rewards to the mix!
8. Four-Leaf Clover Hunt
Supplies
- Paper four-leaf clovers (some three-leaf for confusion)
- Prizes (See prize ideas at the end of this post)
How to play
Hide paper clovers around your party area, making sure there are far more three-leaf clovers than four-leaf ones. The challenge is to find the rare four-leaf clovers. Each four-leaf clover found can be exchanged for a small prize.
9. Rainbow Cup Knockdown
Supplies
- Stacked cups in rainbow colors
- A ball
How to play
Stack cups in a pyramid shape by color to resemble a rainbow. Players take turns throwing a ball to knock down the cups. The player who knocks down the most cups in three tries wins a prize.
10. Leprechaun Limbo
Supplies
- A limbo stick (or a broom)
- Irish music
How to play
How low can you go? Play some lively Irish music and have participants limbo under the stick. With each round, lower the stick a bit more. The last one standing, without touching the stick or falling, wins.
11. Pot of Gold Toss
Supplies
- Plastic gold coins
- Small cauldrons or pots
How to play
Set up small cauldrons at various distances, each worth different points. Players take turns tossing the coins into the cauldrons, aiming to score the highest points. It’s a simple game that tests precision and luck.
12. Shamrock Shuffleboard
Supplies
- A long table or smooth floor area
- Painter’s tape (to mark lines)
- Paper shamrocks (as pucks)
How to play
Create a shuffleboard on a table or the floor using painter’s tape. Use paper shamrocks as pucks. Players slide the shamrocks along the surface, trying to get them to stop within marked scoring zones. The closest to the target zone scores the highest.
13. Green Balloon Waddle Race
Supplies
How to play
Each child places a green balloon between their knees and must waddle to the finish line without dropping or popping their balloon. If their balloon drops, they start over. The first one across the finish line with their balloon is the winner.
14. Irish Step Dance Freeze
How to play
Think musical statues with a St. Patrick’s twist. Play lively Irish music and encourage the kids to dance their best Irish jig. When the music stops, they must freeze. The last one moving is out, and the game continues until one dancer remains. It’s a great way to get kids moving and grooving!
15. Leprechaun Hide-and-Seek
What You Need
How to play
Similar to the classic hide-and-seek game but with a twist. Instead of a person hiding, hide a leprechaun plush or figurine somewhere in the party area. The children then have to search for it. The finder becomes the next to hide the leprechaun. Each round’s finder can be awarded a small prize to make it more interesting.
16. Roll A Rainbow Game
Supplies
How to play
Roll the dice and place a candy on the rainbow that matches the number rolled. Roll the dice and see what number it lands on. Then, use the key on the game board and begin filling in the rainbow picture with the correct Skittles or M&M color. Continue to roll the dice until all the spaces are filled with the correct colors.
17. Luckiest Leprechaun
How to play
The Luckiest Leprechaun is a festive twist on the classic party game Never Have I Ever, where players start with two fists raised and lift a finger for each statement that applies to them. The game requires no special supplies, just a group of people ready for fun. Participants take turns making “Never have I ever…” statements, and the first person to raise all 10 fingers is declared the Luckiest Leprechaun, winning the game. Just bring your friends, a sense of humor, and some festive green attire!
St. Patrick’s Day Game Prizes
Are you looking to sprinkle some magical leprechaun dust on your St. Patrick’s Day party with game prizes that’ll have everyone feeling like they’ve found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?! We’ve got you covered with these game prize ideas.
- Shamrock Sunglasses: Super cool and green, these shamrock sunglasses will make the kids feel like rockstars of the Emerald Isle
- Lucky Leprechaun Plushies: Soft, cuddly, and oh-so-Irish, these little leprechaun plushies are perfect for nighttime snuggles.
- Rainbow Friendship Bracelets: Bright, colorful, and fun to wear or share, these rainbow friendship bracelets will be a hit at your party.
- Shamrock-Shaped Sidewalk Chalk: This shamrock-shaped chalk is for creating their own outdoor masterpieces or magical paths to their imaginary pot of gold.
- “Find the Leprechaun” Storybooks: This Find the Leprechaun book is filled with adventure, mystery, and the magic of St. Patrick’s Day!
- Green Bubble Wands: Giant green bubble wands with a shamrock on top? Yes, please! Perfect for outdoor fun.
- Leprechaun Trap Kits: Encourage creativity and problem-solving with kits to create their very own leprechaun trap. Will they catch Lucky the Leprechaun?
- Shamrock glow necklaces and headbands: Everyone will love wearing these festive shamrock glow necklaces and headbands to show their St. Patrick’s Day spirit!
St. Patrick’s Day is all about fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic. These games and activities will bring all three to your celebration, whether you’re throwing a party at home, in the classroom, or just for fun. It will be a day to remember for the little leprechauns in your life. So, wear your St. Patrick’s Day best, set up these fun games, and let the festivities begin!
What games are you playing this St. Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments below and be sure to check out this feature DIY Leprechaun Trap Ideas!