Top 20 Games for Saint Patrick’s Day
Ah, St. Patrick’s Day—the one day a year when everyone suddenly remembers they’re 1/16th Irish, green becomes a personality trait, and we all pretend leprechauns are totally normal.
But let’s be real—the best part? It’s the perfect excuse to throw some themed chaos into your mid-March lessons. So, we did the heavy lifting (you’re welcome) and dug through our mountain of over 3 million educational games to bring you the top 20 St. Patrick’s Day activities—ranked from great to absolute pot-of-gold-worthy.
And listen, if you’re not playing these games with the St. Patrick’s Snakes and Ladders theme, you’re doing it wrong.
This thing has everything—leprechaun mayhem, gold-hunting adventures, and dice-fueled destiny. Plus, players get to pick their own characters, so whether you want to be a mischievous leprechaun, a mystical lady, or a wise puppy (because why not?), you’re covered.
Expect a delightful mix of luck, tricky anagrams, and questions that will make your students rethink everything they thought they knew. Oh, and don’t skip ahead—we saved the best game for last. Trust us, it’s worth the wait.
May the luck of the Irish be with you (or at least better than your dice rolls)!
20. Are They Irish?
by nikola.grablova
Is Emma Watson Irish? Tom Holland? And if you really squint, tilt your head, and believe in magic, could Justin Bieber maybe—just maybe—have a hint of Celtic mystery in his DNA?
In this game of national identity chaos, students guess who’s actually Irish, who’s just passing, and who’s out here committing full-blown accent fraud.
Helps with: Celebrity chats, warming up your students, and a speedy and simple activity
Best for: Grades 7 to 10
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19. Are You Lucky?
by whitters111
Don’t let the name fool you—this game isn’t just about blind luck (though a little wouldn’t hurt).
Can your students actually answer some basic St. Patrick’s Day trivia, or are they just here for the green snacks? What day is St. Patrick’s Day? Where was the guy even from? And most importantly, which color would he high-five you for wearing? Time to find out who’s got the knowledge and who’s just winging it.
Helps with: Topical trivia, recalling facts, and a quick introduction to some Irish culture
Best for: Grades 7 to 10
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18. How Lucky Are You?
by Winnie
Yet another game with “luck” in the title—but this time, it’s the real deal.
Students get two choices and one mystery image hidden behind a curtain of suspense. When the big reveal happens… will they see a banana or a strawberry? A zebra or a kangaroo? A potato… or a cat? (Honestly, does it even matter? Yes. Yes, it does.)
The real question: will your students stumble into victory, or will fate (and their questionable guessing skills) betray them?
Helps with: Quick thinking, speedy responses, learning basic vocabulary, and injecting some energy into the classroom
Best for: Grades 1 to 3
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17. Ireland
by paula
Not the most creative name, but don’t let that fool you—this game is stuffed with brain-bending trivia.
Can your students name the longest river in Ireland? The capital city? Or what Ireland’s nickname is? If they can, congrats—they might just survive this Irish knowledge gauntlet. If not… well, there’s always beginner’s luck.
Helps with: Quick trivia, serving up some surprisingly difficult questions, and lessons on Irish events and culture
Best for: Grades 7 to 10
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16. St. Patrick’s Day Vocabulary
by kandysia
Another round of vocab fun, but this time, we’re keeping it simple—because not every game needs to melt your students’ brains.
They’ll look at pictures and name what they see—flags, shamrocks, gold, horseshoes, the whole St. Paddy’s starter pack. No tricks, no traps, just good old-fashioned word recognition. Perfect for younger learners (or anyone who just wants an easy win).
Helps with: Quick thinking, image-based fun, introducing the theme of the day, and getting your students warmed up
Best for: Grades 1 to 4
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15. Irish Food
by Paul
Forget the cereal and cafeteria mystery meals—let’s talk Irish food. From hearty stews to potato-packed everything, this game tests your students on the classic eats of the Emerald Isle. Can they tell their scones from their soda bread, or will they embarrass themselves in front of an imaginary Irish grandma? Time to find out.
Helps with: Cultural awareness, food vocabulary, and making everyone weirdly hungry
Best for: Grades 4 to 10
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14. St. Paddy’s Day Scramble
by Miya
Time to put those brains to the test—Irish style.
These anagrams are out to scramble your students' minds faster than a leprechaun on espresso. Can they untangle the mess of letters and uncover some festive St. Paddy’s Day words? Or will their luck run out before they even get past the first one?
Helps with: Wordplay, lateral thinking, and English lessons
Best for: Grades 5 to 8
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13. St. Patrick’s Day Questions
by Summer vibes
Another round of St. Patrick’s Day trivia, packed with myths, traditions, and surprising facts.
Why do we wear green? What’s the deal with leprechauns? And did people really believe St. Patrick banished snakes from Ireland? Time to put your students’ festive knowledge to the test and see who actually knows their stuff—and who’s just here for the shamrocks.
Helps with: Tackling challenging questions, history lessons, and learning about St. Patrick
Best for: Grades 7 to 11
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12. Sneaky Leprechauns
by jjcollier
This game is a full-blown tongue-twisting rollercoaster.
Packed with jokes, wordplay, and some truly absurd challenges, it’ll have your students tripping over their own words faster than a leprechaun running from a gold-hungry mob.
Can they master sentences like “Iris lives in Ireland with Izzy” without completely butchering it? If so, they’ve earned those precious points (and maybe a round of applause).
Helps with: Wordplay, articulation, confidence, speaking aloud in front of the class, and keeping your students on their toes
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
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11. St. Patrick’s Day Trivia
by mrsvargo
Brace yourself—this isn’t just any trivia game. It’s Family Feud meets St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s bringing the chaos.
Every question comes with four multiple-choice answers, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s easy. This game throws everything at your students—geography, history, folklore, traditions, and more. Will they rise to the challenge or just guess their way through? Either way, it’s going to be a ride.
Helps with: Multiple choice trivia, introducing the topic, and getting students to chat, debate, and work as a team
Best for: Grades 6 to 10
Baam-Link: Play now!
10. What Am I? St. Paddy's Mystery Fun
by Teacher Today
Riddles, rhymes, and just the right amount of brain-breaking confusion.
Questions like “I’m a plant, small and green, with three leaves, often seen. What am I?” will have your students deep in thought—until the answer drops and the whole class erupts in laughter. It’s the perfect mix of critical thinking, quick wit, and just enough trickery to keep them on their toes.
Helps with: Critical thinking, comprehension, and cultural appreciation
Best for: Grades 5 to 9
Baam-Link: Play now!
9. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
by Elaine Christina Sampaio de Mo
No four-leaf clovers required—just brains and maybe a little luck. This scavenger hunt will have your students scrambling to complete themed tasks, solve riddles, and track down all things green.
Perfect for remote or in-person learning!
Helps with: Critical thinking, virtual engagement, and teamwork
Best for: Grades 3 to 10
Baam-Link: Play now!
8. What is the Leprechaun Doing?
by Liam Norfolk
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but when it’s a leprechaun mid-mischief, those words get way more interesting.
Your students will have to describe exactly what these sneaky little troublemakers are up to—perfect for practicing prepositions, present continuous tense, and crafting some hilariously creative narratives. Expect chaos, questionable grammar, and a whole lot of laughs.
Helps with: Grammar, creative thinking, and storytelling
Best for: Grades 2 to 6
Baam-Link: Play now!
7. Truth or Blarney
by Summit ADHC
Truth or total blarney? Time to put your students’ fact-checking skills to the test.
Is the shamrock really Ireland’s official emblem? Did St. Patrick actually drive out snakes? And just how much of what we think we know about Ireland is total nonsense? This game separates the cold, hard facts from the folklore—one tricky question at a time.
Helps with: Critical thinking, fact-checking, and cultural literacy
Best for: Grades 5 to 9
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6. St. Patrick’s Day: Figurative Language
by speechiebee77
It’s time to break out the similes and metaphors like a leprechaun breaks out of his pot of gold (okay, that was bad, but you get the idea). This game sneaks in some much-needed figurative language practice while keeping things light, happy, and slightly ridiculous.
Helps with: Language arts, figurative language, and speaking
Best for: Grades 5 to 9
Baam-Link: Play now!
5. 3 Clues, 1 Object: St. Patrick's Day Edition
by speechiebee77
Three clues, one guess—no pressure.
Your students will have to piece together the hints and figure out the mystery object before time runs out. Think of it as detective work, but with a festive, St. Paddy’s Day twist. Will they crack the code or crash and burn? Either way, it’s all in the name of educational fun.
Helps with: Vocabulary building and inferencing
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
Baam-Link: Play now!
4. Leprechaun Trapped
by MissJLovesToTalk
Usually, it’s people trying to catch leprechauns, but in a cruel twist of fate, this time the leprechaun is trapping YOU. The only way out? Follow the clues, answer the questions, and collect letters to unscramble a secret word. Think of it as an escape room… if the room was full of mischief and tiny green men.
Helps with: Following instructions, problem-solving, and teamwork
Best for: Grades 4 to 8
Baam-Link: Play now!
3. Would You Rather - St. Patrick's Day Edition
by misslesl
Would you rather bust out an Irish jig in front of everyone or rock a full leprechaun outfit to class? No take-backs, no regrets.
This game forces your students to make some truly ridiculous choices while secretly sharpening their reasoning and language skills. They’ll be debating, defending, and probably regretting their decisions—all while having way too much fun to realize they’re actually learning.
Helps with: Decision making, class engagement, and lots of laughs
Best for: Grades 5 to 9
Baam-Link: Play now!
2. Luck Idioms and Expressions
by itsteachermery
“If you’re lucky enough to be Irish… you’re lucky enough!” But if you’re not, at least you can learn some classic luck-related idioms. Whether your students have the luck of the Irish or are feeling downright unlucky, they’ll be tossing around phrases like “beginner’s luck” and “down on your luck” in no time.
Helps with: Vocabulary building, idioms, and cultural literacy
Best for: Grades 6 to 10
Baam-Link: Play now!
1. Can You Find a… Rainbow?
by JC
Congrats! You’ve made it to the best game on the list! Hooray! Confetti! Leprechauns cheering!
Now, let’s dive into this multifaceted madness—because this game is anything but simple.
Step one: Students get an image-based clue and must guess its starting letter.
Step two: They sprint around the classroom like they’re on a reality show, hunting for a real-life object that starts with that letter.
Expect fun, speed, and some truly questionable item choices. May the fastest (and most creative) student win!
Helps with: Spelling, lateral logic, quick thinking, and getting your students moving
Best for: Grades 3 to 7
Baam-Link: Play now!
St. Patrick’s Day Games: Final Thoughts
Well, folks, we’ve reached the end of our shamrock-stuffed, leprechaun-approved list of St. Patrick’s Day games. It’s been a wild ride—full of trivia, tongue twisters, and just the right amount of blarney.
Now it’s your turn! Pick your favorites, unleash them on your students, and turn mid-March into a Baamboozle-fueled frenzy of fun.
If you’re hungry for more top-tier game lists (because let’s be real, you totally are), check out our Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day compilations. And since we’re always cooking up something new, keep an eye on the blog for future classroom gems.
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Thanks for reading, thanks for playing, and may your St. Paddy’s Day be lucky, loud, and just chaotic enough. 🍀
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