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St Patricks Day Shenanigans

St. Patrick’s Day is renowned for its lively parades, vibrant green attire, and, of course, a bit of revelry. If you’re hosting or attending a St. Patrick’s Day gathering, why not spice things up with some themed drinking games? Here’s a guide to some of the most entertaining games that will keep the laughter flowing as freely as the drinks.

Leprechaun’s Luck

Materials Needed:

  • A deck of cards
  • A pint glass
  • Your favorite St. Patrick’s Day beverage

How to Play:

  1. Arrange guests in a circle, placing the pint glass in the center.
  2. Shuffle the deck of cards and spread them face down around the glass.
  3. Players take turns drawing a card from the circle.
  4. Each card has a corresponding action:
    • Ace: Waterfall - Everyone begins drinking. The person who drew the card can stop whenever they wish, but the others can only stop once the person to their right stops.
    • 2: You - Choose someone to drink.
    • 3: Me - The player who drew the card drinks.
    • 4: Floor - Last person to touch the floor drinks.
    • 5: Guys - All the guys take a drink.
    • 6: Chicks - All the ladies drink.
    • 7: Heaven - Last person to raise their hand drinks.
    • 8: Mate - Choose a “mate” who must drink whenever you do.
    • 9: Rhyme - Say a word, and everyone in the circle must take turns saying a word that rhymes. First person who fails drinks.
    • 10: Categories - Pick a category (e.g., Irish cities), and players must name something in that category. First to fail drinks.
    • Jack: Make a Rule - Make a rule that everyone must follow. Anyone who breaks it drinks.
    • Queen: Question Master - If the Question Master asks you a question and you answer, you drink.
    • King: Pour some of your drink into the glass in the center. The person who draws the last King drinks the concoction.

Shamrock Shenanigans

Materials Needed:

  • Dice
  • St. Patrick’s Day themed items (like shamrocks or green hats)

How to Play:

  1. Players sit in a circle, each with a drink in hand.
  2. Players take turns rolling two dice.
  3. Depending on the total of the dice, different actions occur:
    • 2, 3, 4: Pass your drink to the left.
    • 5, 6, 7: Pass your drink to the right.
    • 8, 9, 10: Pick someone to drink.
    • 11: Everyone takes a sip.
    • 12: You drink and roll again.
  4. The aim is to keep the game light-hearted and fun, so adjust any rules as needed to fit your group’s vibe.

Paddy’s Treasure Hunt

Materials Needed:

  • Hidden items (e.g., small bottles of Irish whiskey, shamrock tokens)
  • Clues or a map

How to Play:

  1. Before the party, hide the items around your venue.
  2. Hand out clues or a treasure map to each participant or team.
  3. The first person or team to find all the items wins a prize – perhaps an extra drink or a festive St. Patrick’s Day accessory.

Remember to enjoy these games responsibly and keep the focus on fun and camaraderie. For more drinking games and ideas, visit Drinking Dojo.

Make your St. Patrick’s Day celebration unforgettable with these entertaining games that are sure to bring out the Irish spirit in everyone! Sláinte!