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17 Cool St. Patrick’s Day Games For Adults (Including Drinking Games!)

Get ready to have an epic St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Whether it’s a wild office party, a pub crawl with your crew, or a cozy brunch with your besties, you’re gonna need some awesome activities to make it unforgettable!

Check out these St. Patrick’s Day-themed games that bring the Irish charm to your gathering!  These printable party games will have everyone laughing, bonding, and getting into the holiday spirit.

Say goodbye to the stress of planning and hello to affordable fun! Let’s dive into the excitement, one game at a time! 

 

1- Answer Fast (Think Quick)

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Challenge your quick thinking and lightning-fast reflexes with this exhilarating game. Simply set a timer for 1-2 minutes and try to come up with three items in a given category as swiftly as possible. The winner is the one who finishes first with the most accurate answers! Let the excitement begin!

Get your Answer Fast game here.

 

2- Act it Out

Prepare to showcase your acting prowess and have a fantastic time expressing yourself through mime in a variety of situations. This St. Patrick’s Day game adds an Irish flair to the traditional charades game, featuring captivating and distinctive prompts. Rest assured, it will have your guests bursting with laughter!

 

3- Try Not To Say

Test your vocabulary and your friends’ self-control with this incredibly fun game! Each guest will receive two clothespins to attach to their clothes. Whenever someone utters the secret word, the first person to snatch their clothespin gets to keep it! The person with the most clothespins at the end of the game wins!

 

4- Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate the enchantment of St. Patrick’s Day with a selfie scavenger hunt. This printable activity provides a list of various selfies for guests to capture throughout the party. The person who collects the most selfies in the quickest time will be declared the winner!

 

5- Find the Guest BINGO

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Get to know your fellow partygoers with this game of Find the Guest BINGO.

Each guest will receive a bingo card with different characteristics or hobbies listed in each square.

As they mingle and socialize, guests will try to find someone who fits each description, and mark off their bingo card accordingly.

The first person to get a full row wins!

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6- Scattered Categories

Also referred to as “Scattergories,” this game is ideal for friends or family seeking some friendly competition. Participants receive a list of categories like “types of beer” or “Irish cities,” along with a letter of the alphabet.

Their task is to brainstorm as many items as possible that match each category, starting with the given letter, within a set time limit. The player with the highest number of distinct answers emerges victorious!

 

7- Finish the Phrase

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Finish the Phrase is an awesome game because each guest gets a card with one word per line. One person randomly creates the answer key by adding a second word to complete the phrase as they wish. In one or two minutes, everyone else tries to match their answers with the key.

The player with the most matches wins a prize! It’s a fantastic icebreaker that sparks friendly competition. What’s more, Finish the Phrase is flexible and can be played with any number of players, making it a great choice for any event or party.

Get your Finish The Phrase printable game here.

 

8- St. Patrick’s A to Z

Looking for a fun St. Patrick’s Day activity? Try this: challenge your knowledge of Irish-themed words by going through the alphabet and coming up with a word for each letter.

It’s perfect for a smaller group or as an icebreaker. Get creative and see who can come up with the most unique words!

To add some excitement, turn it into a drinking game by taking a sip when someone repeats a word or can’t think of one in time. Get ready for lots of laughs and a test of everyone’s Irish knowledge! 

 

9- Make Some Words

Make Some Words is a fun word scramble-type game where you’re given one word such as “Leprechaun” and guests get a few minutes to come up with as many smaller words as possible.

The person with the most correct words wins a prize!

You can also make it into a team game by dividing guests into groups and seeing which team can come up with the most words.

 

10- Candy Dice

This game is perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party with those who have a sweet tooth!

It’s a sweet alternative to the popular drinking dice game that’s always a big hit at parties.

All you need is a pair of dice and some candy such as Skittles, M&Ms, or any other small treats.

Each person takes turns rolling the dice and based on the numbers rolled, they get to take that number of candies from a bowl in the middle.

The twist? If someone rolls doubles, they get to take all the candy in the bowl for themselves!

This game is sure to bring out everyone’s competitive side and satisfy their sugar cravings.

 

 

11- Drunk Dice

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For adults who are looking for a fun and boozy game, Drunk Dice is the perfect option.

You’ll need a set of dice and some drinks of your choice. (Alcoholic is great but you can go non-alcoholic too if you choose.)

Each person takes turns rolling the dice and depending on the numbers rolled, they’ll have a series of tasks to complete all related to drinking!

It’s a fun way to get tipsy with friends at a St. Patrick’s Day party.

Just make sure everyone drinks responsibly.

And use an Irish-themed liquor if you’re using it –  of course! 🙂

Get your Drunk Dice Printable PDF here!

 

12- What Are You Saying? (Irish Slang)

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Looking to embrace the St. Patrick’s Day spirit? Why not test your knowledge of fun and interesting Irish slang? This mix and match game is designed to be enjoyable without overwhelming those unfamiliar with the terms.

It’s a fantastic way to keep the party going and ensure everyone has a great time. And let’s not forget the entertainment value of hearing your friends attempt to pronounce Irish words with their own unique accents! Join in on the fun and spark engaging conversations throughout the event and beyond.

Download your Irish Slang Trivia game here.

 

13- Word Scramble

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Unscramble the St. Patrick’s Day-themed words to reveal the secret message. It’s a brain teaser that’s both entertaining and educational.

These words can be a bit challenging – but that’s the fun part!

Get your St. Patrick’s Day Word Scramble game here.

 

14- St. Patrick’s Day Trivia

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Test your knowledge of all things St. Patrick’s Day with a round of trivia! From the history and origin of the holiday to popular Irish traditions and symbols, this activity will have everyone learning something new.

You can even turn it into a competition by dividing into teams and seeing who knows their St. Paddy’s facts best.

And who knows, the winners might just get a prize or bragging rights for the rest of the night.

Get your St. Patty’s Day Trivia Game For Adults here.

 

15- Guess The Price

This exciting game features a collection of Irish or St. Patrick’s Day-themed items. Participants are challenged to estimate the average price of each item in the US.

After guessing the prices, they calculate the total and reveal their final number.

The person who comes closest to the actual answer wins! What makes this game truly unique is that many people will be pleasantly surprised by the prices. It sparks engaging conversations and serves as a perfect icebreaker!

 

16- True or False

Challenge your guests’ St. Patrick’s Day knowledge with a True or False trivia game. Craft a list of holiday statements, and let them guess if they’re true or false.

The answer key is included, and remember, some of the most obvious answers are FALSE! You’ll also get explanations for the false answers, making it both educational and entertaining.

 

17- Pass The Prize (Left or Right)

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Finally, this engaging and imaginative story game is guaranteed to have everyone laughing and competing for a prize. Here’s how it works: Each player receives a card with a short story that includes the words “LEFT” and “RIGHT” cleverly woven throughout.

For instance, “He chose LEFT instead of RIGHT, and regretted not going the RIGHT way!”

To start, a gift is given to a randomly selected guest. Whenever the word LEFT is mentioned in the story, the gift is passed to the left, and whenever the word RIGHT is mentioned, it is passed to the right.

After the story, the person holding the gift gets to keep it!

Get your St. Patrick’s Left or Right game here.

 

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You could create all these games yourself and hope that you get it right, make sure everything prints well, is the right size, is decorated pleasingly, and everything matches.

But that could take hours of valuable time that you could be spending making sure other aspects of your St. Patrick’s Day party are a hit!

Why stress yourself out?

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