St. Patrick’s Day Scattergories Game (+Free Printable Answer Sheet)
This St. Patrick’s Day Scattergories game will have everyone racing the clock, stretching their brains, and sharing laughs around the dinner table. Scattergories is a fun and fast-paced game that brings the whole family together.
Who Can Play?
All ages! St. Patrick’s Day Scattergories is a versatile activity that works for:
- St. Patrick’s Day parties
- Classroom celebrations
- Family game night
- Friendly get-togethers
Contents
St. Patrick’s Day Scattergories Game
Objective
Score points by coming up with unique words that fit within specific categories. All answers must begin with a designated letter and be submitted before the timer runs out!
Supplies Needed
- A 3-minute timer (your phone works great!)
- 20-sided letter die or this online letter generator
- Play this game right from your device using the category lists below.
- Free printable answer sheet (get it here! Click the blue “download” button.)
- Writing utensils
How To Play St. Patrick’s Day Scattergories Game
1. Roll a letter using your die or use the online generator. (Skip tricky letters like Q, U, V, X, Y, Z.)
2. Set the timer for 3 minutes.
3. Each player writes a word that fits each category and starts with the chosen letter.
4. When time’s up, compare answers. Unique answers = 1 point. If multiple players write the same word, it’s 0 points for everyone who duplicated it.
5. After one or more rounds, the player or team with the most points wins!
Additional Rules
- Articles (a, an, the) don’t count as the first letter.
- Don’t just slap on adjectives to force a match!
- Bonus points for multi-word answers that start with the chosen letter.
- When in doubt, vote as a group.
Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Scattergories Game Answer Sheet
Want a grab-and-go version? Download the free St. Patrick’s Day Scattergories printable below to make setup super simple! Keep a few on hand for classroom parties, family night, or dinner table fun.
St. Patrick’s Day Categories & Lists (For All Ages)
These fun St. Patrick’s Day-themed categories will keep players on their toes! Use one list per round or reuse the same categories with different letters.
List 1: St. Patrick’s Day Foods
- Green vegetable
- Traditional Irish dish
- Green dessert
- Green drink
- Green food kids love
- Green candy
- Food with gold sprinkles
- Candy that comes in rainbow colors
- Green fruit
- Green breakfast item
- Green sauce or condiment
- Green frozen treat
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List 2: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Musical instrument in a parade
- Candy thrown to spectators
- Float decoration
- Word to describe the weather
- Something green you might see
- A person you might see
- A type of clothing you might see
- Fun parade activity
- Parade performer
- Parade vehicle
- Something round
- Something a Leprechaun might wear
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List 3: Ireland
- Place to visit in Ireland
- Type of Irish food
- Irish band or musician
- Famous Irish person
- Thing to see in Ireland
- Irish symbol
- Type of Irish drink
- Leprechaun item
- Green thing in Ireland
- Rainbow-related item
- Lucky charm or item
- Gold item
Related: Spring Scattergories Game
List 4: Green Things
- Green item in nature
- Green plant or flower
- Green clothing item
- Green useful object
- Green fruit or vegetable
- Green toy
- Green thing in the kitchen
- Green thing you’d find in the car
- Green thing you’d find at school
- Green thing associated with St. Patrick’s Day
- Green holiday decoration
- Green snack
List 5: Luck & Good Fortune
- A lucky charm you can carry in your pocket
- A phrase or saying about good luck
- A place where you feel lucky
- A celebration or event associated with luck
- An activity you do to bring luck
- A small gift that is thought to bring luck
- Something magical that brings luck
- A time in everyday life that you might need luck
- Something someone may have to be considered “lucky”
- An object that predicts good luck or fortune
- Something that makes you feel fortunate
- Something you can do to help your fortune
List 6: Rainbow Things
- A rainbow dessert
- A color of the rainbow
- A rainbow accessory
- A rainbow decoration
- A rainbow clothing item
- A flower that comes in lots of different colors
- A colorful place to visit
- A colorful craft item
- Something colorful you see outside
- Rainbow candy
- A colorful toy
- Something colorful you see from where you are sitting
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List 7: March
- A rainy day March activity
- Something you wear in March
- A thing you can do in March
- A food you eat in March
- Something you see in the sky in March
- Something green in March
- A spring activity
- A St. Patrick’s Day item
- A spring break destination
- A spring break activity
- Something you see outside in March
- A fun outdoor March activity
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Fun Scattergories Game Variations
This Scattergories game can be changed and adapted for the group.
- Team Play: Pair players up, especially younger kids, for teamwork and shared laughs.
- Create your own list: Make a list based on what your group enjoys about St. Patrick’s Day!
- Adjust Speed: Shorten the time limit to 1 or 2 minutes for a rapid-fire challenge.
- Allow matching answers to score points: Unlike the traditional rules, players can still earn points even if they have the same answer as someone else.
Printable Family-Friendly Scattergories Game
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