St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to shamrock and roll with some good old-fashioned drinking games. Whether you’re Irish by blood or just Irish at heart, these nine fun drinking games are guaranteed to add some extra craic (that’s Irish for fun) to your St. Paddy’s Day festivities.

In this article, we’re serving up a pot o’ gold with a lineup of drinking games that will have you raising your glass and toasting to the luck of the Irish. From classic favorites with an Emerald Isle twist to creative new games inspired by Irish traditions, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

So grab your favorite pint of Guinness, don your greenest attire, and get ready to shamrock and roll with these nine fun drinking games that are sure to make your St. Patrick’s Day celebration one to remember. Let the shenanigans begin!

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9 Fun Drinking Games To Play On St Patricks Day

St Patty drinking game ideas:

Whether you’re hosting a party or just looking to spice up your St. Paddy’s Day festivities, these nine drinking games are sure to add some extra cheer to the occasion:

1. Luck of the Irish: Fill a hat with different tasks or challenges written on small pieces of paper. Players take turns picking a task from the hat and completing it. If they succeed, they get to assign a drink to another player. If they fail, they take a drink themselves.
2. Irish Poker: Each player is dealt four cards face down. Players take turns flipping over one card at a time and must guess whether the next card in the deck will be higher or lower. If they guess wrong, they take a drink. If they guess right, they assign a drink to another player.
3. Leprechaun Says: Similar to Simon Says, one player takes on the role of the “Leprechaun” and gives commands to the other players (e.g., “Leprechaun says take a drink,” “Leprechaun says do a jig”). Players must only follow commands preceded by “Leprechaun says.” Anyone who follows a command without “Leprechaun says” or fails to follow a command correctly takes a drink.
4. Shamrock Scavenger Hunt: Hide green shamrock stickers or cutouts around the party space. Players must find as many shamrocks as they can within a set time limit. For each shamrock found, they get to assign a drink to another player. The player who finds the most shamrocks wins a special prize or gets to assign additional drinks.
5. Irish Trivia: Test your knowledge of Irish culture, history, and traditions with a St. Patrick’s Day-themed trivia game. Players take turns answering trivia questions, and for each incorrect answer, they must take a drink.
6. Rainbow Relay Race: Set up an obstacle course or relay race course in your party space. Divide players into teams and have them race to complete the course while carrying a pint of beer. The first team to finish the course wins, while the losing team must take a drink.
7. Blarney Stone: Choose a small object to represent the “Blarney Stone” (e.g., a green rock or coin). Players take turns attempting to toss the Blarney Stone into a designated target (e.g., a pot or bucket). If they miss, they must take a drink. If they succeed, they get to assign a drink to another player.
8. Irish Toasts: Encourage players to come up with creative and humorous Irish toasts to share with the group. The best toast, as voted by the group, gets to assign a drink to another player.
9. Irish Car Bomb Relay: For a more challenging game, set up a relay race where players must quickly assemble and drink an Irish Car Bomb (a shot of Irish cream liqueur dropped into a pint of stout) before passing the baton to the next player. The team that finishes the relay first wins, while the losing team must take an additional drink.

Remember to drink responsibly and know your limits. Cheers to a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

Korra The Explorer

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