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- PlayCall from the caller sheet, or host on a TV and let phones join with a code.
St. Patrick's Day bingo at a glance
- Three ready-made lists: St. Patrick's Day words (40), kids (36 simple words), and a party and parade watch-along card (36 moments).
- Free printable cards on US Letter or A4, every card different, with a matching caller sheet.
- St. Patrick's Day is March 17; plan class parties for the school day closest to it.
- With 40 words and 25 players, the first line bingo comes after about 12 calls.
St. Patrick's Day bingo word lists
St. Patrick's Day bingo
Classic St. Patrick's Day and Irish words for all ages, from shamrock and leprechaun to Celtic knot and tin whistle.
- Shamrock
- Leprechaun
- Pot of gold
- Rainbow
- Four-leaf clover
- Green
- Irish flag
- Harp
- Celtic knot
- Parade
- Bagpipes
- Fiddle
Show all 40 items
- Irish dance
- Gold coins
- Top hat
- Luck
- Ireland
- Dublin
- Soda bread
- Stew
- Potatoes
- Cabbage
- March 17
- Leprechaun trap
- Buckle
- Clover
- Green hat
- Bow tie
- Irish music
- Castle
- Rolling hills
- Sheep
- Blessing
- Céilí
- Freckles
- Wool sweater
- Lucky charm
- Tin whistle
- River dyed green
- Shillelagh
Kids St. Patrick's Day bingo
Short, simple words for preschool and early readers. Pair it with a 3 × 3 card and large print.
- Green
- Gold
- Luck
- Hat
- Coin
- Pot
- Rainbow
- Clover
- Shamrock
- Trap
- Dance
- Music
Show all 36 items
- Parade
- Harp
- Flag
- Map
- Hills
- Sheep
- Boots
- Beard
- Bow
- Tie
- Star
- Sun
- Rain
- Cloud
- Jump
- Clap
- Smile
- Wish
- Treasure
- Gift
- Cake
- Bread
- Leaf
- Kind
St. Patrick's Day party watch-along
No caller needed: mark moments at a party or parade, like bagpipes, green face paint, or someone dancing a jig.
- Someone wears head-to-toe green
- Someone forgot to wear green
- A shamrock face sticker
- An Irish song plays
- Someone does an Irish dance step
- A leprechaun costume
- Someone says 'Top of the morning!'
- Bagpipes are heard
- Someone mentions their Irish roots
- A four-leaf clover is spotted
- Green snacks appear
- A group photo in green
Show all 36 items
- Someone wears a green hat
- Someone says 'Luck of the Irish'
- A rainbow decoration
- Gold coins handed out
- Someone claims to be a little Irish
- A parade float goes by
- Someone taps along to a fiddle
- Soda bread is served
- A kid sets a leprechaun trap
- Someone wears shamrock glasses
- A marching band passes
- Someone shares a blessing
- Green face paint
- Someone wears a shamrock pin
- A green balloon pops
- Someone plays a tin whistle
- Someone orders something green
- A flag is waved
- Someone tells a folk tale
- A rainbow appears outside
- A pot of gold decoration
- Someone dances a jig
- The crowd cheers
- Someone says 'Sláinte!'
No caller needed: mark squares as moments happen at the party or parade.
Use this listSt. Patrick's Day bingo for the classroom
| Grade | Card | List |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool and kindergarten | 3 × 3, large print | Kids St. Patrick's Day |
| Grades 1–2 | 4 × 4 | Kids St. Patrick's Day |
| Grades 3 and up | 5 × 5 | St. Patrick's Day words |
- Make it a lesson: after each call, share a quick fact about Ireland, like the harp being a national symbol.
- Leprechaun twist: the winner of each round gets a clue to where the "leprechaun" hid the class prize.
- Markers: green counters, cereal pieces, or gold chocolate coins where food is allowed.
Bingo for a St. Patrick's Day party or parade
Hand out the watch-along card as guests arrive or before the parade starts. Everyone marks moments as they happen, and the first to get a line wins. It's an easy way to keep a mixed group of kids and adults playing together.
Hosting a bigger called game? Open the free bingo caller to call your words aloud, show them on a TV, and let guests join on their phones with a code. Our bingo night guide has a 60-minute plan.
Make the cards feel festive
- Top letters: spell LUCKY across a 5 × 5 card, or keep B-I-N-G-O.
- Free space: rename it to a lucky word like SHAMROCK or GOLD.
- Pattern: play the letter X or four corners for a round with a "lucky" prize.
How long does St. Patrick's Day bingo take?
With a 40-word list and 25 cards in play, the first single-line bingo comes after a median of about 12 words, four corners after about 18, and a blackout needs about 37 of the 40 words. With 10 cards, a line takes about 14 words. These are medians from our simulation of 20,000 word-bingo games (simulation code and data). Small prizes like gold chocolate coins, shamrock stickers, or green pencils work well; see more in our bingo prize ideas.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play St. Patrick's Day bingo?
Give each player a different St. Patrick's Day bingo card, then call words like shamrock, leprechaun, pot of gold, and rainbow in random order. Players mark matching squares, and the first to complete a line calls "Bingo!" Check the card against your caller sheet, then hand out a small prize like chocolate gold coins.
Where can I get free printable St. Patrick's Day bingo cards?
Make them here for free with no sign-up. Pick the St. Patrick's Day words, kids, or party watch-along list, add a title, and download unique cards on US Letter or A4, plus a caller sheet.
What words go on St. Patrick's Day bingo cards?
Popular St. Patrick's Day bingo words include shamrock, leprechaun, pot of gold, rainbow, four-leaf clover, harp, Celtic knot, parade, bagpipes, Irish dance, soda bread, and lucky charm. A 5 × 5 card with a free space needs at least 24 words.
Is St. Patrick's Day bingo good for a classroom?
Yes. Use the kids list of short words on 3 × 3 or 4 × 4 cards with large print for younger grades, and the full word list for older students. Pair it with a lesson on Ireland, and use stickers or gold chocolate coins as prizes where allowed.
What St. Patrick's Day bingo works for adults?
The party watch-along card works well at a party, pub night, or parade: guests mark moments like bagpipes being heard or someone forgetting to wear green. There's no caller, so it runs in the background.
How long does St. Patrick's Day bingo take?
With a 40-word list and 25 cards in play, the first single-line bingo comes after a median of about 12 words, four corners after about 18, and a blackout needs about 37 of the 40 words. With 10 cards, a line takes about 14 words.